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Doubts About Neck Lift - Scars and Healing

asked 1 year ago by flower2010 in Maryland
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: age 45-54, female, Caucasian, healing, scar, skin laxity

I'm scheduled for a necklift & having doubts. I'm 45/W/F, w/a little lax skin in the throat area. I need an opinion. How bad are the scars? How long to heal? Will I look odd or uneven? I had an upper bleph & that was easy, but the necklift is scaring me & I don't know why. Maybe I'm afraid that a necklift will have to keep being redone as I age b/c I had the surgery (vs no surgery). A friend said "once you cut, you always have to cut."

15 answers to Doubts About Neck Lift - Scars and Healing

Necklift scars and healing

The incisions for a neck lift are composed of one incision in the submental crease that is approximately three-quarters of an inch long and two incisions behind the ears that are approximately one-half of an inch long. The neck lift tightens the platysmal muscle above the Adam’s apple and removes fat above and below the muscle. This gives a nice 90-degree angle contour to the neck. Excess skin cannot be addressed through a neck lift, it can be addressed only through a face/neck... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Neck Lift and Scarring?

Thank you for the question. Given your concerns, it would be in your best interest to discuss these concerns with your plastic surgeon who can demonstrate the exact incision lines planned. You may be able to view pictures or patients in person who have had the same procedure performed. This source of information should be much more valuable than what you receive online or from your friend. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Neck lift incisions and healing

The incision for a neck lift may be as simple as a 1 inch incision under the chin. If you are having a more comprehensive lift, there would also be incisions around the ears. I agree with you-I don't know why you are more scared about the neck scars than those from an upper lid blepharoplasty. As others have said, nervousness is normal. If you have serious doubts, I would encourage you to return to your plastic surgeon with a list of specific questions to be addressed. A neck lift,... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Neck Lift Scars

Typically speaking the scars from a neck lift heal very nicely, assuming you see a qualified Facial Plastic Surgeon. If you are bothered by your appearance, if you have the indications for a Necklift, and if you have a Surgeon you trust, you are better following your own instincts than the "advice" of friends.

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Neck lift issues

A neck lift varies in terms of what needs to be done. It is normal to be nervous before the procedure but the things you are unahppy about shoudl be correctable with this procedure.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Necklift Healing

It is perfectly normal to be a bit nervous before surgery! Since you had a good experience with your previous operations, you should do fine. Scars are usually well-hidden and easy to camouflage while healing - just look back at your other scars. Rather than always needing additional surgery because you had a necklift, a procedure done early will allow you to look good for a longer time. Of course, you may require additional procedures or touch-ups as time goes by... more

Randy J. Buckspan, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

Scars & Healing with Neck Lift Plastic Surgery

Hi flower2010 in Maryland, Neck lift incisions are placed in strategic locations to hide & camouflage the final results, to avoid visible scarring. All facial incisions for plastic surgery slowly improve and mature with time. Initially, face lift incisions will appear red and swollen. The incisions gradually become less noticeable with good postoperative care, such as avoiding the sun & smoking. Most face or neck lift healing occurs within the first couple months, but... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Scars with facelift '

Scars from a good facelift should be inside the ear and not noticeable. See an experienced facelift surgeon forked factual advice.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Neck Lift Options

As uneasy as it may be, do NOT have your surgery if you have any doubts. From your questions it is obvious that the educational process which should have been done, has not been and that you still have real questions. Here is my perspective on this topic. You are paying someone to share his/her perspective with you and be clear in giving you all of your options. As long as you have questions, you are not ready. When it comes to Neck Lifts, many opinions abound. Classically, the lift... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Neck skin laxity

Cutting and tightening, vs. liposuction vs. external tightening via Thermage. Which is the best approach for you? That is what a consultation is all about. See a board-certified plastic surgeon and dermatologic surgeon. Everyone has a different perspective and your concerns are paramount. Surgical lifting is the most efficient procedure, but for those who would rather delay such surgery, Thermage and liposuction or Botox for the platysmal muscle vertical bands of the neck are a good... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Necklift healing process

The procedure to remove excess neck skin is generally well accepted with minimal risks. That being said scarring around the ears can be significant if you are not a good healer. However, if you had your eyelids done and the scars are good and if you have any other incisions on you and they healed well, then you should have no healing issues with this procedure. Typically, the scars are around the ears and if you have hair coverage even poor scars can be well hidden. Necklifts typically... more

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Neck Lift Scars and Healing vs MACS Facelift

The only way to answer your questions is to discuss them with your surgeon since there are multiple ways to do a neck lift. I, personally, do not do a neck lift. I do a MACS Facelift. I do not believe that a scar in the central neck is ever acceptable. If doing a neck lift with submental and posterior hairline scars, you can not adequately resolve the jowl or other facial descent (that always accompanies neck problems) and the pull is unnaturally backward. A simple MACS Lift resolves not... more

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Neck lift scars

There may be other alternatives given your age and that you only have a "little lax skin in the throat area". Its impossible to say without photos. Certainly get one or two more opinions from board certified plastic surgeons.

Douglas J. Mackenzie, MD
Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon

Nervous is ok but being unsure is not

I always tell my patients to be nervous before surgery is normal and to be expected. If you are UNSURE then I would give serious consideration whether you want to proceed. I would speak with your surgeon again to explain how you feel and if you are still uncomfortable, seek out another opinion.

Scott R. Brundage, M.D.
Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon

Doubts About Neck Lift - Scars and Healing

Unfortunately you did not post photos. So my guess is you need to re visit with your surgeon of choice to alleviate your concerns. A full detailed discussion is important so you fully understand the plans and recovery from a neck lift. Best of luck from MIAMI