Neck Lift Surgery
| Definition: | Neck lift can help to improve appearance bringing the neck back into shape. |
| Procedure: | Usually combined with face lift |
| Duration of Surgery: | 45 Minutes- 1 Hour |
| Type of Anesthesia: | General or Local Anesthesia |
| Pre-Operative Care: | Assessed medical history Checked health insurance policy Checked laboratory result No Aspirin 2 weeks prior to surgery Avoid smoking and drinking alcoholic beverage 1 month prior to procedure Checked patient’s readiness and knowledge about the procedure Cosmetics should not be worn Advised patient to do fasting midnight before the procedure |
| Post-Operative Care: | Numbness & discomfort may persist around incision for several days but can be controlled with pain medication. Bruising & swelling will subside in the first week Bandage will come off a day or 2 Sutures are removed after 5 days. Can shower & wash hair after bandage is removed No heavy exercise within a week scars are usually hidden and will fade in time. |