Expert Neck Lift Surgery in Thailand

Neck lift surgery, also known as lower rhytidectomy or platysmaplasty, will help you achieve a sharper jawline and a more youthful-looking neck. The procedure typically includes lifting and smoothing sagging skin, eliminating any excess fat and skin, as well as tightening the platysma muscle. This surgery effectively targets skin laxity, wrinkles, a double chin, horizontal neck bands, and the dreaded “turkey neck”. For optimal outcomes, consult with your surgeon to determine whether a deep plane neck lift or mini neck lift is more suitable for you.

Ideal candidates for a neck lift should be in good health, non-smokers, and have issues such as excess neck skin, platysma muscle laxity, and possibly excess neck fat. During the surgery, any protruding glands and muscles that may be causing neck fullness can also be addressed for a comprehensive solution

Mini neck lift involves the removal of excess fat and skin, followed by the tightening of remaining skin, with platysmaplasty typically not performed. This method is perfect for individuals with minimal signs of laxity, fullness, or droop in the neck, offering a more cost-effective option with a shorter recovery period. If you have a small amount of extra skin and/or fat at the jawline, relatively elastic skin without severe sagging, and no prominent neck bands, you may be a good candidate for a mini neck lift.

As we get older, the muscles in our neck can weaken, causing sagging and loss of elasticity in the skin, the condition known as ‘turkey neck’. If you find yourself bothered by this common sign of aging, a neck lift can provide a solution. By removing excess sagging skin and restoring elasticity, this procedure can effectively tighten your neck, helping you achieve a more youthful and rejuvenated look.

Recovery time after a neck lift typically takes 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the procedure and your body’s healing ability. After the surgery, it’s common for patients to wear a chin strap or pressure dressing for the first 24 hours. It’s important to avoid bending over or lifting heavy objects for a week, and to refrain from vigorous exercise for two weeks. Swelling and bruising should improve within 12 to 14 days, and scar tissue will begin to soften and fade. Taking proper post-operative care can reduce discomfort and promote safe healing.

Immediately after the procedure, you will see a noticeable difference in the contour. However, due to swelling and bruising, the complete outcome may not be fully visible until several weeks later when the swelling reduces. Within a month after the procedure, you will be able to see the most of the desired result, and it will further enhance and improve in the subsequent months.

The neck lift procedure offers effective skin tightening and rejuvenation for the neck and lower face. Results can last 10 to 15 years when accompanied by maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, and using sun protection. Nonsurgical skin tightening treatments can further improve and extend results by promoting new collagen production. While the natural aging process continues, a second neck lift is an option. For optimal results, it is recommended to wait at least one year before considering the procedure again.

While neck lift surgery is generally low risk, there are a few potential complications to be aware of. The most common concerns following a neck lift are slight asymmetry or undercorrection, but those can usually be addressed with further treatment. Additionally, there is a small possibility of blood or fluid collecting under the skin during the recovery process, known as hematoma and seroma. Although rare, it is also possible for facial nerves to be injured, resulting in weakness on one side of the lower face. Connect with highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeons through ImagineHealth for a successful neck lift experience.