Aging can really get you down. Your face sags, your forehead sags, and your neck sags - you might be feeling a little down in the mouth about ho...
Aging can really get you down. Your face sags, your forehead sags, and your neck sags - you might be feeling a little down in the mouth about how your visual age doesn't match your youthful lifestyle and energy. Perhaps you have thought about a facelift, but don't want to have that drastic of a procedure done. If your neck is sagging or looking banded or you have a waddle, you should think about having a neck lift or platysma muscle repair done.
Of course, you will want to know if you are a good candidate for a neck lift. As for any surgery, being in good health is very helpful to your candidacy for a smooth procedure and quick recovery. Smokers are generally required to quit smoking for a designated period of time prior to surgery, as nicotine can cause a number of potential problems with healing. Make sure to discuss your current health carefully with your plastic surgeon. It is important that he knows what is going on with your health as you work together to make the best surgical decisions.
Once you have chosen the neck lift, or platysma muscle repair, procedure, you will be glad to know that it is a relatively short procedure lasting only about 2 to 3 hours. The endoscopic surgery allows for minimal scarring, and often liposuction is used to remove fatty deposits. The muscles are lifted and realigned to eliminate the banded look, and the end result is a smoother neck, and a younger looking you.
