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Minimal Incision Necklift

Botox Injections

The vertical bands that extend from under the chin to the base of the neck are caused by the neck muscle called the platysma. Botox can be injected into the muscle to temporarily reduce the appearance of these bands. This is a simple in office procedure that requires no anesthesia and allows you to get right back to your normal activities.

Commercial Lifts

Commercial lifts or Branded lifts have become a popular attempt to lessen recovery and have the same results as traditional lifts. They are usually advertised through infomercials. Unfortunately these lifts do not have a scientific basis behind them. There has been very little unbiased reviews written about their results and their long term effectiveness. The companies try to have a catchy name and use a hard sell to increase costs to the patients. The most notarized of these lifts include the Quick lift of Lifestyle lift. It is concerning that there have been no long term unbiased scientific review of these procedures while patients are tempted by the idea of short recovery for significant results. It is very important that patients investigate and evaluate any proposed procedure for its scientific basis and its potential to correct the issues they are seeking to improve.

Laser lifts

Recently lasers have been touted to reproduce facelift results without significant recovery. These lasers use longer wave lengths in an attempt to heat the underlying collagen which then contracts thus producing skin tightening. To an extent this may help some of the fine lines of the skin but there has been no laser that has been shown to truly produce directional lift of the aging face. Many patients spend thousands of dollars without achieving Lasers are best use to reduce the effects of sun damage on the skin and to potentially reduce the visible fine lines which a face lift may not completely resolve.

Natural Looking Designed To You.

Although each person's results will differ, before and after photos are good examples of potential changes. They should be used not only as a comparison of techniques and surgeons, but are good starting points for evaluation, comparison and discussion with your surgeon. Please note that these are post surgical photos that are not suitable for all audiences. Viewers should be 18 or older to view the gallery images.

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Anesthesia and Surgery Facility

In most instances the neck lift is done under general anesthesia but depending on the patient’s desires it may be done under local anesthesia with some type of sedation.

Side Effects

There is expected temporary discomfort, swelling, and bruising. A temporary feeling of tightness may also be possible.

Smoking

Smoking may be one of the most important factors that increase the risk to facial surgical complications. If you are a smoker, you will need stop smoking for least two weeks before the surgery and two weeks after. You must not smoke for this time period to ensure proper healing, because cutting down is not adequate. Nicotine gum and nicotine skin patches can lead to the same healing problems caused by smoking.

Other Medications:

Some medications that increase bleeding times may add to the risk of bleeding during any surgery but especially during facial surgery. It is important to discuss all medications that you are taking both prescription and over the counter.

Risks

These include infection, pooling of blood beneath the skin (hematoma), and loss of sensation.

Recovery

Bruising is usually minimal but may last 2-3 weeks. The patient is usually asked to limit motion of the neck over the same period of time. The neck may feel numb for several months.

Duration of Results

Results may be enjoyed for 7 to 10 years.