Is a Neck Lift Painful?

During a neck lift surgery, you are sedated with anesthesia, which will ensure that you are pain-free. Post-surgery, it is normal to experience some discomfort and tightness in the neck area during the initial stages of recovery. Dr. Rabach can provide pain medication to manage any discomfort and help you have a smooth recovery process.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Dr. Rabach will have you return to the practice a week after surgery to remove any sutures and monitor recovery. She will then let you know when she wants to see you next.

How Long Until I See Results?

The major swelling will subside within the first few weeks, allowing you to see a more defined and rejuvenated neck contour. Over the following months, as your tissues continue to heal and settle and more swelling resolves, you will be better able to see your neck contour. Your final results, however, will not be visible until around the six-month mark, so patience is key.

Can I Combine a Neck Lift With Other Procedures?

Yes, you can! Patients who come in for neck lifts often combine it with other cosmetic procedures to enhance their overall results and most of their downtime. The most popular procedure to combine with a neck lift is a facelift , but we encourage you to share all of your aesthetic concerns with Dr. Rabach at your initial consultation so she can provide you with all of your treatment options, discuss them with you, and together, you can determine the best surgical plan.

What Are the Risks Associated With a Neck Lift?

Neck lifts come with associated risks. Some of them are outlined below: Anesthesia risks Bleeding Infection Poor wound healing Scarring Asymmetry Nerve injury Hair loss around incisions Changes in skin sensation If you experience any of these side effects or have any other concerns related to your procedure, we encourage you to call LM Medical NYC immediately so that we may help.

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Introduction to Neck Lift

There’s a reason why Norah Ephron famously titled one of her short stories on aging, “I Feel Bad About My Neck.” While many of us may feel fine about the wrinkles around our eyes or elsewhere, sagging skin on the neck or extra fat around the chin, which can be caused by aging or be a hereditary trait, can make us want to live in turtlenecks or scarves. A neck lift can remove excess skin on the neck and extra fat under the chin to help define the jawline, chin, and neck. Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Lesley Rabach offers neck lift surgery in New York City at her practice, LM Medical NYC, to improve the signs of aging. Her advanced “deep neck” technique tightens the musculature and ligaments of the neck for long-lasting, natural, and stunning results. This procedure can be completed along with a lower facelift, resulting in a rejuvenated appearance from the jowls all the way down to the clavicle or base of the neck.

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What is a Neck Lift?

A neck lift improves the signs of aging along the jawline and neck by removing excess skin, tightening lax musculature, eliminating fat, and decreasing the appearance of a double chin. Frequently, it is a procedure done in combination with a facelift. The neck is often overlooked when it comes to cosmetic treatments, yet the changes that occur in the neck with age can be dramatic. Accumulated fat and skin can create the appearance of a “double chin” or a turkey wattle. While some skin tightening treatments can help improve the appearance of the neck in the early stages of aging, remedying excess, sagging skin requires surgical interventions. A lower rhytidectomy, or neck lift, can restore a tighter, more youthful appearance to the neck and chin.

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What Are the Benefits of a Neck Lift?

The key benefits for neck lift surgery in New York City include:

Enhanced self-confidence
Improved jawline definition
Long-lasting results
Reduced appearance of neckbands
Improved sagging jowls
Diminished wrinkles
Tightened and smoother neck skin

Who Are the Best Candidates For a Neck Lift?

The best candidates for a Neck Lift in New York City are those with excess fat, loose skin, and jowls at the jawline and around the neck who are looking for an improved contour and definition. Ideal patients will have some of the following characteristics:

Appearance of neckbands
Excess fat deposits
Excess skin or sagging in the neck area
Wrinkles and sagging jowls
Realistic expectations
Non-smoker status
Good overall health

What’s the first step?

The first step in considering a Neck Lift in New York City is to schedule a consultation with double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Lesley Rabach. During this initial appointment, Dr. Rabach will discuss your medical history, aesthetic goals, and expectations. She will also examine your neck area to determine if you are a suitable candidate for the procedure.

During the consultation, it is important to communicate your expectations and desired outcomes openly with Dr. Rabach. She will outline the procedure and its associated risks, benefits, and recovery outcomes so that you can determine whether it aligns with your aesthetic goals.

Once you agree to move forward, she will design a treatment plan for your needs. Our patient coordinator will then guide you through the necessary pre-operative preparations and provide you with detailed instructions to ensure a smooth and successful experience. Our team at LM Medical will be here to support you every step of your surgical journey.

What to Expect on the Day of Neck Lift Surgery

On the day of your Neck Lift in New York City, Dr. Rabach and her staff will receive you at the practice, get you settled in our state-of-the-art AAAASF-certified surgical suite, and review your surgical plan to make sure you are still comfortable with it and have no outlying questions or concerns. Once you give the final go-ahead, a board-certified anesthesiologist will administer anesthesia to make you comfortable for the procedure.

Once sedated, Dr. Rabach will begin the procedure. Incisions are carefully made beneath the chin, through which the muscles are tightened, and fatty deposits are removed. Additional incisions may be required around the back of the ear to remove any excess skin. Dr. Rabach uses the most advanced surgical techniques and has an artistic eye that allows her to sculpt the neck area naturally, keeping it youthful and firm. She also places the incisions in areas where scarring will show the least.

Neck Lift Recovery

Recovery is relatively simple. A compression bandage is worn for the first 24 hours, and drains are not used. The bandage will be removed a day after the procedure, and some swelling and bruising may last around a week. However, full recovery will take a few weeks. After only a few days, most patients will feel well enough to return to work and engage in social activities.

How Much Does a Neck Lift Cost in New York City, NY?

The cost of a Neck Lift in New York City will vary based on the complexity of your case, Dr. Rabach’s fees, and the anesthetist’s fees, among other factors. Patients are recommended to schedule their consultation so that they can receive a surgical plan that can be priced out for them.

The LM MEDICAL NYC Difference

Dr. Lesley Rabach is a world-renowned, board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeon. She is one of the few elite surgeons who specialize in operating on the face and neck. She completed her internship and residency in head and neck surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital, followed by an ABFPRS-accredited fellowship in facial plastic surgery. Using the most advanced surgical techniques and an artistically trained eye, Dr. Rabach sculpts the face and neck area to achieve a natural, youthful look.

Neck Lift FAQ’S

The major swelling will subside within the first few weeks, allowing you to see a more defined and rejuvenated neck contour. Over the following months, as your tissues continue to heal and settle and more swelling resolves, you will be better able to see your neck contour. Your final results, however, will not be visible until around the six-month mark, so patience is key.
Yes, you can! Patients who come in for neck lifts often combine it with other cosmetic procedures to enhance their overall results and most of their downtime. The most popular procedure to combine with a neck lift is a facelift, but we encourage you to share all of your aesthetic concerns with Dr. Rabach at your initial consultation so she can provide you with all of your treatment options, discuss them with you, and together, you can determine the best surgical plan.
Neck lifts come with associated risks. Some of them are outlined below:
- Anesthesia risks
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Poor wound healing
- Scarring
- Asymmetry
- Nerve injury
- Hair loss around incisions
- Changes in skin sensation
If you experience any of these side effects or have any other concerns related to your procedure, we encourage you to call LM Medical NYC immediately so that we may help.

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If you have noticed wrinkles, sagging, banding, or fat deposits appearing in the neck area, a neck lift may be the solution to restore this area to its original state. Contact us at LM Medical NYC in Manhattan to learn more about our Neck Lift surgery and whether it is right for you.

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