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, pushing back the time that a proper surgery will be needed. With luck, you may avoid surgery altogether.

Ultherapy uses micro-focused ultrasound to lift up and tighten loose skin over a period of several sessions, with minimal downtime for yourself. This non-invasive procedure uses ultrasound to stimulate the growth and formation of new collagen deep inside the skins layers. New collagen takes time to produce, so the results are not seen imeediately, but will become more apparent over 2-3 months’ time. The procedure itself is short, taking between 30-90 minutes per session depending on which area you’re having treated.

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. Book a consultation with our surgeons and they will be able to go over the options available to you and what the best solution for yourself is. 

You need to appreciate that there many versions of the surgical neck lift. We have all sorts available at the Cadogan Clinic,but tend to favour those with minimal disturbance to the patient, including mini and micro lifts. They are all day case procedures.

All our Neck Lift procedures are designed to have minimal downtime. Most importantly, we make sure that the pain is very minimal. If you try to get back to a regular exercise routine too early, then it will increase swelling and slow down your recovery time. However, normal everyday activities and computer work should not be significantly affected.

The biggest issue that people will have following their neck lift surgery is the visibility of bruising, stitches and dressings. Some people will be more sensitive about these than others. You may choose to take some extra downtime in order to heal and allow the swelling to reduce before returning to work or regular social activities if you don’t want other people to see the stiches and bruises. The main bandage is removed within 48 hours.  Bandages are reasonably well hidden around the ears or under the chin. You can leave them open or cover with tape.

If you have had a general anaesthetic, then you will need to have a sensible person with you overnight to help take care of you, as you may continue to feel groggy and sleepy, or disoriented. A little help with some physical activities around the home would be useful for a few days in order for you to rest, relax and recover. Try not to have your head down and maybe sleep with an extra pillow.

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. Following your surgeon’s instructions on how to care for the bruising and swelling will be the best way to ensure a speedy recovery with less downtime. 

You need to be assessed to know whether a non-surgical treatment might help. Botox for the stringy lines and laser for simple tightening. Surgically there are 2 main options, depending on the problem.

Cadogan Clinic Swan Neck Procedure is perfect surgery, often carried out under Local Anaesthesia, for the Turkey Neck. It has several components, not all of which may be necessary. Excess skin is removed restoring the sharp angle between the jaw and the neck. Fat is removed by liposuction and the platysma muscle causing the stringy lines is reconfigured. 

Dressings are minimal and do not necessarily restrict daily life. There is little pain. Occasionally patients take paracetamol. Sutures are removed a week later and then we commence the Cadogan scar care programme. The scars are rarely an issue, as they are not easily seen under the chin.

The standard neck lift, which is a modified facelift, is more likely to be carried under the general anaesthesia technique called TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia), our preferred anaesthetic technique. If you have had this procedure, you will need a dressing change the following day.T his is appropriate when the jawline also need tackling as well as the neck. It will not help the Turkey Neck.

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

Working from home will be possible within 2 days of surgery. Depending on how comfortable you are with the bruising and the recovery, you can decide to return to work after several days of rest.

The best way to find out what your exact procedure will involve, will be through booking a consultation with our expert surgeons at the Cadogan Clinic.

Neck tightening surgery is not an especially painful procedure, though you may experience slight discomfort, due to the tightness of the skin.

There are some common side effects involved with a neck lift surgery, none of which are very extreme. With modern techniques pain and swelling is slight. You may or may not take the simple painkiller provided by your surgeon. You may also experience some bruising, which will naturally fade over the next two weeks. Any scars that you have following the procedure are well hidden and will also fade over time. We offer an excellent scar aftercare treatment to ensure that your scars remain as minimal as possible.

The skin itself may feel numb after surgery, but sensation will return over the next few weeks. Men may find shaving odd during this period. Be gentle with your neck area when washing, shaving etc. 

There are numerous procedures for a neck lift, 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. Some patients elect to have their eyelids treated at the same time for convenience. Booking a consultation with one of our surgeons is the best way to find out about the cost for your particular case.

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. 

A neck lift can result in a more defined, slender neck and jawline, but the procedure may not be for everyone. It’s important when undergoing any type of surgical procedure that you’re in good health.

If you’re age 40 and above, then you may want to consider a neck lift if you’re unhappy with any of the following conditions;

+ Loose or drooping skin
+ Excess skin
+ Skin damaged by sun and the elements
+ Excess fat on the neck obscuring the usual sharp angle between the chin and the neck
+ Double chin
+ Jowls or hanging skin at the neckline and jawline
+ Neck banding

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 there are no specific risks to be concerned about, but your surgeon will explain the neck surgery procedure to you in detail.

Our gentle form of general anaesthesia, called TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia), is very safe and allows you to recover quickly.

A neck lift is a surgical procedure which is usually carried out under general anaesthetic to tighten the skin along the jaw and neck for a smoother and more youthful appearance.

A neck lift surgery can treat:

+ Excess fatty deposits underneath the chin and jowls.
+ Excess skin and fat in the lower face that creates the appearance of jowls.
+ Loose and sagging neck skin.
+ Muscle banding of the scraggy neck.

As we age, we naturally begin to lose the youthful contours of our face and neck, these can be accelerated by other factors such as hereditary, gravity, stress and even environmental conditions that may affect the skin on the face and neck.

A neck lift is a perfect option for someone who feels very happy with their face, and is not ready for a full facelift, yet feels the effects of age and gravity on their neck, perhaps resulting in jowls or a “turkey neck”. If your neck area doesn’t match your face area, then it might be time for a neck lift in order to retain that youthful look.

We at the Cadogan clinic have two main surgical options; the standard neck lift, which is effectively a lower face lift and The Cadogan Swan Neck procedure which is particularly effective as a treatment for the Turkey Neck.

This procedure is effective alone but, where necessary, is combined with a face lift to give dramatic results. Your surgeon will discuss this with you in your initial consultation and recommend what is best for your individual case.