How to Get a Neck Lift

A neck lift is a combination of procedures used to improve the appearance of your neck. A neck lift involves the altering of a person's neck muscles and removing excess skin from the area. A neck lift is often performed after a person has lost a large amount of weight.

Instructions

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  Find a plastic surgeon. Ask around for recommendations or get a referral from your family doctor. Before you make an appointment, ask if the surgeon performs neck lifts and check her credentials.

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  Set up a consultation. The first visit with your plastic surgeon should be a time for you to discuss what you want done and for the surgeon to let you know if she can do it. You must keep your goals for the neck lift realistic.

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  Find out the risks of the procedure. You should know of any possible complications that can arise from having a neck lift.

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  Return for a pre-op appointment. The pre-op appointment provides information on the type of anesthesia that you will receive and tells you what to expect during recovery. The staff will also cover any pre-op instructions that you must follow.

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  Go for the neck lift surgery. Your vitals will be monitored, and you'll be given an anesthesia. The doctor uses a magic marker on your skin and then makes cuts at these areas. Your skin is then sutured together.

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  Rest following the procedure. You will be instructed not to move your neck or turn your head side to side. The surgeon will give you pain medication to deal with any pain.