Neck Lift

You may come to see your surgeon with a Neck Lift in mind. Having discussed your particular problems, he will produce a treatment schedule, which may include non-surgical treatments to prepare the skin. If, on the other hand, you are referred to your surgeon by a Cadogan dermatologist or aesthetician, you may already have had undergone these treatments.

You will also be advised to stop smoking and taking aspirin for a minimum of two weeks prior to surgery. There will be some surgeons, who will refuse surgery to smokers, because of the added risk of poor healing. Others will advise of the risk, and modify their treatment.

Yes. Ultherapy rejuvenates sun damaged skin and tightens it. It can, therefore, be very useful for the early treatment of these problems, when they first arise and put back the day that surgery becomes more suitable. Another use for Ultherapy is as a secondary treatment after a face or neck lift to improve the skin quality of the final lift. If you are considering Ultherapy, consider whether a face or neck lift is more appropriate and vice versa.

All our Neck Lift procedures are designed to have minimal downtime. Importantly pain is minimal. Early exercise will increase swelling and slow recovery time, but normal everyday activities, and computer work should not be significantly affected. The biggest issue will be the visibility of bruising, stitches and dressings. Some people will be more sensitive about these than others. If you have had a general anaesthetic, then you will need to have a sensible person with you overnight. A little help with some physical activities around the home would be useful for a few days.

Any liposuction incisions may or may not be sutured, but other stitches are generally removed a week after surgery. If they are visible, as with the Cadogan Clinic Swan Neck procedure, then we cover them with camouflaging tape. If you add a scarf, then there is virtually no visibility.

Bruising from liposuction is surprisingly slight in this area, and normal activities can be resumed within a day or two. Men do occasionally have a little more, bruising because of the increased blood supply to the beard.

Patients undergoing the Cadogan Clinic Swan Neck Procedure will be treated as a day case, usually under local anaesthesia. Light dressings on the neck may be reduced further in a day or two and the stitches removed a week later. Pain is minimal.

The standard neck lift, which is a modified face lift, is more likely to be carried under the general anaesthesia technique called TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia), our preferred anaesthetic technique. You will need a dressing change the following day.

There is a little bruising, which settles over 10 days and all stitches are removed by 2 weeks.

Working from home will be possible within 2 days of surgery.

Neck tightening surgery is not an especially painful procedure, though you may experience slight discomfort, due to the tightness of the skin. Pain relief can be provided by your surgeon, if required.

The skin itself feels numb and sensation returns over some weeks. Men will find shaving odd during this period.

There are numerous procedures and your doctor will need to work out with you exactly what is going to be most suitable, however, liposuction of the neck cost starts from £3950. 

A' Turkey Neck' or 'wattle' refers to the loose skin hanging down in the midline from the chin to the neck. It is a consequence of ageing, where the skin loses its elasticity and takes the shortest route from the chin to the neck. It is typically worse, when there has been significant weight loss.

The Cadogan Clinic Swan Neck procedure is the obvious and most effective and predictable procedure to treat this. However, standard Neck and Face Lifts, will of course in addition, remove the jowls and improve the jawline. 

We design our procedures to allow quick recovery, but at the same time do not compromise on effectiveness. All procedures are day cases and visible stitches are removed a week later. Patients who also undergo the face and neck lift, will generally need to be seen the following day and, if patients live at a distance, we recommend an overnight stay in a delightful hotel next to the clinic, your patient advisor will book this for you at preferential rates. There may be other outpatient’s visits, but you may certainly send a photograph or come back to the clinic whenever you wish. Results will be checked at 3 months and further photographs taken for comparison.

Neck lift surgery is carried out regularly as Cadogan Clinic, and any risks are the same as with any other surgical procedure that involves a general anaesthetic if this is the option you are having. There are no specific risks to be concerned about, but your surgeon will explain the neck surgery procedure to you in detail.

A neck lift (sometimes known as a platysmaplasty) is a surgical procedure which is usually carried out under general anaesthetic to remove any loose skin along the jaw and neck for a smoother, tighter and more youthful appearance.

This procedure is effective alone but is often combined with a face lift for significant results. Your surgeon will discuss this with you in your initial consultation and recommend what is best for your individual case.