Neck Lift
Age causes the sagging of skin throughout our body. However, in bony areas, such as the neck, the sagging of the skin seems more apparent as it doesn’t have the volume of the flesh to reduce its visibility. This sagging skin can highlight excess fat and the loose jowls of the neck area, making the jawline look less defined. To rejuvenate the chin and neck, award-winning facial plastic surgeon Dr. Ewa Timek offers neck lifts at Advanced Plastic Surgery in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This procedure focuses on removing excess skin, tightening lax musculature, eliminating fat, and decreasing the appearance of a double chin. If you are interested in learning more about a neck lift in the Grand Rapids, MI area, please schedule a consultation at Advanced Plastic Surgery.
What is a Neck lift?
A neck lift is a plastic surgery procedure that tightens the neck area. It is quite often performed with a facelift, so it is also sometimes referred to as a lower rhytidectomy. Sagging skin and excess fat can cause the appearance of a “turkey neck” and highlight the presence of a double chin. A neck lift can restore the neck and chin area, leading to a tighter and more youthful appearance.
What are the Benefits of a Neck Lift?
Our patients who have received neck lift surgery in Grand Rapids have enjoyed its long-lasting and rejuvenating results. Some other benefits include:
- Boost in self-confidence
- Improved jawline definition
- Reduced appearance of neckbands
- Reducing sagging jowls
- Reducing wrinkles
- Tightened and smoother neck skin
Who are the Best Candidates for a Neck Lift?
The best candidates for a neck lift in Grand Rapids will be those with sagging jowls and excess fat in the neck and chin area. Ideal patients will have some of the following characteristics:
- Appearance of neckbands
- Excess fat deposits
- Excess skin or sagging in the neck area
- Have realistic expectations
- Non-smokers
- No underlying medical conditions
- Wrinkles and sagging jowls
– Ewa Timek, MD
What’s The First Step?
AT ADVANCED PLASTIC SURGERY
The first step in considering a neck lift in Grand Rapids is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Timek at Advanced Plastic Surgery. Dr. Timek will discuss your medical history, aesthetic goals, and concerns during this initial appointment. She will examine your neck and chin area, outline the location of incisions, and recommend the procedure. This is a great time to ask any questions about the procedure, including its associated risks, benefits, and recovery outcomes, to see if it aligns with your aesthetic goals.
Once you agree to move forward, Dr. Timek will design a treatment plan for your needs. You can take this plan to our patient coordinator, who will guide you through the necessary pre-operative preparations and provide detailed instructions to ensure a smooth and successful experience.
What to Expect on the Day of Neck Lift Surgery
On the day of your neck lift in Grand Rapids, Dr. Timek and her staff will receive you at Advanced Plastic Surgery, get you settled in our state-of-the-art surgical suite, and review your surgical plan to make sure you are still comfortable with it and have no outstanding questions or concerns. Once you give the final go-ahead, a board-certified anesthesiologist will administer anesthesia to make you comfortable for the procedure.
Once sedated, Dr. Timek will begin the procedure by making incisions beneath the chin to access the musculature. Additional incisions may be required around the back of the ear to remove any excess skin. Once she has access to the underlying tissue, she will manipulate it to create a defined jawline and achieve your aesthetic goals. Dr. Timek has an artistic eye that will work towards a neck contour that is aesthetically pleasing but also firm and long-lasting. She will finally close the incisions in a way that causes minimal scarring.
On average and without complications, a neck lift typically takes around two hours to complete.
Neck Lift Recovery
Neck lift recovery is relatively simple. A compression bandage is worn for the first 24 hours, and drains are unused. The bandage will be removed a day after the procedure, and some swelling and bruising may last around a week.
Patients should expect that full recovery will take a few weeks.
AVERAGE COST
how much does a Neck Lift cost in grand rapids?
The cost of a Neck Lift in Grand Rapids will vary based on the complexity of your case, Dr. Timek’s fees, and the anesthetist’s fees, among other factors. Patients are recommended to schedule their consultation so that they can receive a surgical plan that can be priced out for them.
Why Choose
Advanced Plastic Surgery
At Advanced Plastic Surgery, we go beyond enhancing beauty; we deliver exceptional, natural-looking results with cutting-edge techniques and personalized care. Led by Dr. Timek, a highly skilled and board-certified plastic surgeon, will create a surgical plan tailored to meet your aesthetic goals. Your cosmetic procedure will occur in our state-of-the-art facility for comfort, safety, and privacy.
The founder of Advanced Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ewa Komorowska-Timek, specializes in plastic surgery, including cosmetic, reconstructive, and microsurgical procedures. Dr. Timek performs highly sought-after cosmetic procedures such as Lipo 360, Fat Transfer to the Face and Body, Brazilian Butt Lifts, and Natural (Fat Transfer) Breast Augmentation. She is considered a leader in reconstructive microsurgical techniques, which enables her to offer a wide variety of Breast Reconstructive options, including DIEP, SIEA, and LICAP Flap procedures. Dr. Timek is a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS), and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM), and serves on the editorial boards of the Microsurgery Journal and Annals of Plastic Surgery.
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If you are tired of a sagging jawline and chin area, consider learning more about a neck lift in the Grand Rapids area in Michigan. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Timek at Advanced Plastic Surgery to learn more.
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