PLATYSMAPLASTY
A Neck Lift, also known as platysmaplasty or cervicoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure aimed at correcting age-related changes and aesthetic imperfections in the neck and chin area. With age, the skin on the neck loses elasticity, the muscles (platysma) weaken, wrinkles, folds, excess fat deposits ("double chin"), and tissue sagging appear, disrupting the clarity of the cervicomental angle and facial oval. A neck lift helps eliminate these problems, restoring smoothness, firmness, and a youthful, well-defined contour to the neck. This surgery can significantly rejuvenate the overall appearance and is often performed in conjunction with a facelift for a maximally harmonious result.
How is the Surgery Performed?
A neck lift is performed in a hospital setting.
1. Anesthesia: General anesthesia is most often used, ensuring complete patient
comfort and safety during the operation. In some cases, for isolated liposuction or
minimal interventions, local anesthesia with sedation may be possible.
2. Marking: The surgeon applies precise preoperative markings to the skin.
3. Surgical Stage:
◦ Incisions: Depending on the chosen technique, the surgeon makes
incisions. They are usually located in the submental crease (for
platysmaplasty), behind the ears, and/or along the hairline at the nape (for
skin excision). Small punctures are made for liposuction.
◦ Liposuction (if necessary): Excess fatty tissue is removed through
punctures.
◦ Platysmaplasty: The surgeon mobilizes and tightens the platysma muscle,
fixing it in a new position, which forms a defined neck angle.
◦ Skin Excision: Excess stretched skin is removed. The skin is carefully
tightened and fixed.
4. Suturing: Cosmetic sutures are applied to the incisions. Drains may be placed for
fluid drainage (removed after 1-2 days).
5. Completion: A special compression garment (bandage) is applied to fix the tissues
and reduce swelling.
The surgery typically lasts from 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the extent of the intervention.
Advantages of Our Clinic
By choosing our clinic for your neck lift, you can be confident in the highest quality and
safety
• Leading Plastic Surgeons: Our specialists have extensive experience in facial and
neck rejuvenation, perfectly mastering all advanced platysmaplasty techniques.
They regularly enhance their qualifications by participating in international
conferences.
• Natural and Harmonious Results: We aim not just to eliminate signs of aging, but
to create a youthful yet absolutely natural neck appearance that perfectly
harmonizes with your facial features. No "operated" or "over-pulled" look.
• Individual Rejuvenation Plan: Each surgery is planned strictly individually,
considering anatomy, aging type, skin quality, and patient wishes. Often, a neck lift
is combined with other procedures for a comprehensive effect.
• Modern Equipment and Safety: Our operating rooms are equipped with state-of-
the-art technology; only certified materials and drugs are used. We guarantee the
strictest adherence to sterility and safety standards at all stages.
• Comfortable Recovery: We provide attentive observation and professional care in
the postoperative period, making the recovery process as comfortable and quick as
possible. Our specialists are always available to answer your questions.
• Long-Term Effect: The use of modern techniques and the skill of our surgeons
allow for a lasting rejuvenation result that will delight you for many years.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Neck Lift
1. Will scars be noticeable after a neck lift?
Our surgeons place incisions in natural skin folds (under the chin, behind the ears, in the
hairline) so that they are maximally inconspicuous after healing. Over time, scars fade and
become thin, almost invisible lines.
2. How long does the effect of a neck lift last?
The result of a neck lift is long-lasting, typically persisting for 7 to 15 years. The duration of
the effect depends on individual body characteristics, lifestyle, skin care, and genetics.
Maintaining a stable weight is also important for preserving the result.
3. Is a neck lift painful?
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia, so you will not experience pain during
the procedure. In the postoperative period, moderate pain, a feeling of tightness, and
discomfort are possible, which are well controlled by prescribed pain relievers.
4. When can I return to work and normal life?
Most patients can return to work not involving physical exertion 2-3 weeks after surgery,
once the main swelling and bruising subside. Full recovery and the ability to return to
intense physical activity occur after 1.5-2 months.
5. Can a neck lift be combined with other surgeries?
Yes, a neck lift is very often combined with a facelift for comprehensive rejuvenation. It can
also be combined with blepharoplasty, fat grafting, laser skin resurfacing, and other
procedures.
6. What are the alternatives to a surgical neck lift?
For correcting minor age-related neck changes, cosmetic methods can be used: thread
lifting, аппаратные процедуры (RF lifting, ultrasound SMAS lifting), injections
(biorevitalization, fillers, botulinum toxin therapy). However, with significant skin and
muscle ptosis, only surgical lifting can provide a significant and long-lasting result.
7. Will neck sensitivity remain after the surgery?
In the first few weeks or months after surgery, a temporary decrease or change in neck
skin sensitivity in the operated area is possible. This is a normal phenomenon associated
with the transection of small nerve endings. Sensitivity usually fully recovers within a few
months.