Indications: Saggy neck, loss of neck and chin contour

 Duration of procedure: 1 or 2 hours depending on the preoperative findings

Type of anaesthesia: local anaesthetic plus a light sedative, or general anaesthetic

Outpatient treatment: with medical supervision during the first night

Operation

The incision, as for a lower facelift, is hidden along the edge of the cartilage at the front of the ears, around the earlobes, along the back of the ears and into the hair at the back of the scalp. After the thin sheet-like muscle directly under the skin of the neck (platysma) has been pulled back, the skin is lightly stretched.

Especially patients who are overweight and who have lost contours  between the chin and the neckline are advised to have liposuction as well.

After the operation:

Apply cold compresses at the neck region

Keep your head raised to reduce swelling

You may wash your hair after 4 days

Sutures are removed after 10 – 14 days

Post-surgical wound care begins after suture removal

Avoid strenuous activities such as sports for 6 weeks