Neck Lifting
However, the beauty of the neck is negatively affected in people whose lower jaw is not sufficiently developed, who has too much fat in the upper neck area, or when this line is not clearly traced due to sagging tissues due to old age. It is also important that the line between the tip of the chin and the Adam's apple in profile is straight or slightly convex. Another criterion is the horizontal line between the tip of the chin and the Adam's apple in profile, and the vertical line forming the front edge of the neck. The ratio between these lines should be 1/2 or higher, and the angle between these lines should be between 105-120 degrees, which is among the neck aesthetic criteria.
The neck is one of the first areas to start showing signs of aging due to numerous factors such as natural aging, weight gain and loss, genetic predisposition, environmental factors (UV exposure by smoking, sunbathing or tanning beds) and stress. As we get older, the neck, like other parts of the body, is affected by the changes caused by aging. Neck skin and subcutaneous tissues constantly stretch and contract throughout life due to excessive neck movement and sag downwards over time. As we age, our neck, as well as our face, can develop loose skin, excess fat deposits, and vertical stripes that can contribute to an aged appearance. Neck lift surgery is a special surgery performed to improve the appearance of your jawline and neck by eliminating signs of aging. With neck lift surgery, the person; -The lower jaw line (Jawline) is clarified, -Excess fat and soft tissues are removed, -Vertical bands are cut and eliminated, -The neck laxity is tightened by removing the excess skin.
Neck lift surgery performed in the hospital takes approximately 2-3 hours under general anesthesia, and a 1-night hospital stay is required after the surgery. Skin incisions are made under the tip of the chin and around the ear. Mid-face laxity and excess skin determine the extent of incisions around the ear, but avoiding too much tension when closing the skin will prevent nasty scars from forming. We apply a bandage for the neck and face to minimize post-operative bruising and swelling. Your scars will heal within a few weeks. Expect some swelling and bruising for several weeks or months after the procedure. While the incision scars are initially bright, they will gradually turn pale pink and then white over the following weeks. You can start light activities such as walking after 2 weeks.