Is it possible to get a neck lift without general anesthesia? (photo)

Dear ShannyBannany,Thank you for your question. It is certainly possible to get a Neckift without General Anesthesia. If you wanted to have it done without General Anesthisia, you can do it with just Local Anesthesia if you are okay with the injections, or your could consider sedation.Good luck, and please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns!Sincerely,Dr. P Daniel Ward

I almost always perform neck lifts with platysmaplasty using local anesthesia. This makes the surgery less traumatic for the patient and also speeds recovery time. I do recommend that you have the platysma muscle tightened as well as excess skin tightened and removed. I hope this helps.

Most of my patients want a facelift however do not want the downtime associated.  The Concept Facelift is the procedure I perform, which combines the latest surgical techniques with the use of local anaesthetic to dramatically reduce the risks associated with traditional facelifts, while significantly reducing the bruising and downtime of your recovery, from months to a matter of days. 
If you have lax facial skin, lost volume and feel that you have jowls and wrinkles on your cheeks and you look tired when you're not then the concept facelift can help improve your appearance. With concept facelift you will look natural and fresh just like the way you feel inside. There are no bandages, drains and hospital stay but with lasting results of traditional facelift techniques it fits with today's age.
What are the benefits of a local anaesthetic facelift?
Minimally invasive as it is a short scar facelift, although has the same effects as the Traditional Facelift as the SMAS muscle is tightened along with the skin.There is minimal bruising and swelling, especially when compared to traditional faceliftsAs the procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, you can go straight home following the procedureFull recovery in a matter of days rather than monthsSignificantly less risk than Facelifts performed under general anaestheticFresh, youthful and long lasting resultsTightening of the platysma muscle (also known as platysmaplasty) will require a small incision under the chin away from direct view to gain access to the front edge of the muscles on the neck; they are sutured together with permanent stitches. The muscles of the neck are the foundations and building blocks of the neck and are fundamental to achieving a tight and toned result.  If there is skin laxity after the muscles have been tightened then neck lift involving incisions behind the ears will be needed, giving a nice contour of the neck.
Please make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can assess you properly to give you a realistic idea of what outcome you can achieve.  All The Best