At Mommy Makeover Tijuana, neck lift surgery (platysmaplasty) can eliminate excess fat and sagging skin on your neck. The procedure also includes tightening your platysma muscle. According to board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Illich Navarro, “You may wish to pursue this surgery if you have age-related skin changes or sagging skin from losing weight”.

A neck lift (platysmaplasty) is a cosmetic surgery that can give your neck a more contoured and youthful appearance. It works by lifting and tightening your platysma muscle.

You may wish to pursue neck lift surgery if you have:

• Excess fat in your neck.
• Horizontal bands of skin (neck bands).
• Lost a lot of weight and have loose skin on your neck.
• Neck skin that appears saggy, similar to the tissue that hangs down from a turkey’s neck.
• Wrinkles in your neck.

What’s the difference between a facelift and a neck lift?

A facelift restores a youthful appearance to the upper portion of your face. Facelifts often include components of a neck lift.

Neck lift surgery is a less invasive option. It focuses on the area below your chin and above your collarbone.

During a neck left, surgeons remove some fat tissue. But if a double chin is your primary concern, you may wish to pursue other options such as double chin surgery.

The benefits of a neck lift procedure last years longer than nonsurgical options and include:

• Defined jawline.
• Firmer, smoother skin.
• Streamlined profile.
• Youthful appearance.

How is a neck lift done?

Here’s what to expect during platysmaplasty:

• You’ll receive medication to help you stay comfortable during the procedure. This may include general anesthesia, which puts you to sleep and blocks sensation. Or you might have intravenous (IV) sedation, which you receive through a needle in your arm.
• Dr. Illich Navarro will make an incision near your sideburn and around your ear, as well as under your chin. In some cases, it’s only around your ear.
• Dr. Navarro will remove fat, reposition tissue under your neck and tighten your platysma muscle. They’ll also trim away excess skin.
• Before completing the procedure, Dr. Navarro will use stitches (sutures) or special skin adhesive to close the incision.

What is neck lift recovery like?

A neck lift is typically an outpatient procedure, meaning you go home the same day. Neck lift recovery includes swelling and bruising immediately after the procedure.

Dr. Illich Navarro may have placed small, temporary tubes to clear blood and other fluid from beneath your skin’s surface. You may also experience muscle tightness in your neck that lasts several months.

You’ll receive incision care and other at-home neck lift recovery instructions, which may include:

• Avoiding alcohol and aspirin.
• Keeping your head elevated while you sleep.
• Not applying ice to your neck.
• Not lift heavy objects.
• Avoiding turning your head at your neck.