
N.D. Moscoe, M.D.,
F.A.C.S.
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
Necklifts
Procedure:
Improve sagging facial skin, jowls, and loose neck skin by removing excess fat, tightening muscles, and redraping skin. Most often done on men and women over 40.
Length:
Several hours.
Anesthesia:
Local with sedation, or general.
Side Effects:
Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin; tight-feeling, dry skin. For men, permanent need to shave behind ears, where beard-growing skin is repositioned.
Risks:
Injury to the nerves that control facial muscles and feeling (usually temporary but may be permanent). Infection. Poor healing; excessive scarring. Asymmetry or change in hairline.
Recovery:
Back to work: 10 to 14 days.
More strenuous activity: 2 weeks or more.
Bruising: 2 to 3 weeks.
Must limit exposure to sun for several months.
Duration of Results:
Usually 5 to 10 years.