Neck Lift Beverly Hills
Slim. Contoured. Youthful.
The neck area can show signs of aging even at a younger age. From sagging skin to wrinkles and banding, the neck tissues can change surprisingly quickly. As a double board-certified surgeon, Dr. Chiu is proud to offer patients a neck lift in Beverly Hills to address multiple cosmetic concerns.
What Is a Neck Lift?
A neck lift allows patients to improve the contours and appearance of the neck and jawline. As individuals age, the neck area is one of the first to show visible signs of laxity and excess skin. Wrinkles, banding, and uneven skin can quickly become significant cosmetic concerns. A neck lift can address multiple signs of aging around the neck, slimming it down and sculpting a more defined jawline. As a leading practitioner of plastic surgery Dr. Chiu aims to provide patients with a path toward seeing themselves at their best through safe and transformative neck lift procedures.
Benefits of a Neck Lift
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Reduce neck bands
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Smooth out wrinkles
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Tighten loose neck skin
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Remove stubborn pockets of fat
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Eliminate a double chin
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Tighten neck muscles
Overview of a Typical Neck Lift Procedure
At Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Inc, Dr. Chiu conducts every neck lift with a personalized approach. While the general outline may remain the same, core aspects of your procedure will be adapted to match your needs.
Initial Consultation
The consultation is the foundation of a safe and satisfying outcome. This meeting allows Dr. Chiu to learn about your needs and ideal goals. At the same time, you can explore each treatment option and ask any questions. Dr. Chiu listens for key cues and subtle differences in each patient’s goals to create a tailored plan that precisely matches their expectations. He may also recommend combined procedures based on the results you want to see. Popular combinations include a facelift, cheek lift, and brow lift.
Preparing for the Procedure
If you are a good candidate for a neck lift, we can schedule and prepare you for your surgery. Proper preparation for a neck lift sets you up for a smooth and safe experience. Dr. Chiu will provide you with individual instructions based on your situation. While these are essential, they are generally easy steps to take. Dr. Chiu will let you know if you need to do any of the following:
- Maintain or change your current weight
- Complete lab tests
- Stop any smoking at least two weeks prior to surgery
- Stop certain medications
- Arrange for time off work
- Schedule a ride home from surgery or go to an aftercare facility
- Let us know any questions you may have
Neck Lift Surgery at a Glance
- Duration: 2 to 5 hours.
- Anesthesia: General anesthesia, administered by board-certified anesthesiologist.
- Incisions: Typically under the chin, in front of the ear, along the hairline.
- What Happens: Excess skin is removed, muscles are tightened, fat is removed, and skin is draped to a tighter position.
- Wrapping Up: Incisions are closed and you are taken to a room to rest.
Day of the Procedure
Before your surgery, a board-certified anesthesiologist will administer general anesthesia. This allows you to be comfortable and unconscious throughout your surgery. Then Dr. Chiu will perform your surgery, ensuring each step is adapted and in line with your customized procedure plan. This generally involves steps that include:
- Neck liposuction
- Removing excess skin
- Adjusting underlying muscles
- Repositioning and tightening skin
- Fat grafting to improve facial features
- Closing all incisions
Recovering from Your Neck Lift
Working with a board-certified surgeon is the best foundation for having a safe procedure and a smooth recovery. Additionally, it will be essential to follow all of Dr. Chiu's post-procedure instructions, which are all designed to facilitate quick and comfortable healing.
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The First Week
Patients will need to take week 1 off from work and avoid all physical activity. Instead, resting and caring for the surgical sites takes priority. Neck swelling, bruising, and discomfort are normal and readily managed (e.g., cold compress to reduce swelling).
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The Second Week
Many patients take a second week off as downtime as well. However, most patients can return to work and do very light activity by the end of the week. Continue to care for the surgical sites as instructed.
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Third to Fourth Weeks
After a follow-up appointment, patients can begin a gradual return to normal physical routines. However, strenuous activity should still be avoided.
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Beyond
Patients should be able to return to life as normal after the fourth week. However, the final timeline will depend on your individual health and other factors affecting recovery.
What Are the Results Like?
A neck lift creates long-lasting improvements that are complete as soon as the procedure wraps up. However, the swelling and bruising will need to go away before you can see appreciable improvements. For most patients, side effects fade enough to enjoy their results by about the end of the second week post-surgery. You should begin to see an improved jawline and neck contour with an overall more youthful appearance. Neck lift results last for years, but the aging process will continue. We recommend adhering to a healthy lifestyle to see your results last for as long as possible.
Can You Combine a Neck Lift With Other Procedures?
You certainly can, and some popular combinations include:
- Facelift: Address signs of aging in the lower face, including increasing jawline definition.
- Cheek Lift: Elevates the midface area.
- Eyelid Surgery: Rejuvenates the under-eye, lower eyelid, or upper eyelids for a more youthful expression.
Book Your Consultation
Dr. Chiu is proud to be performing neck lifts for local and traveling patients in Beverly Hills. Start your journey toward seeing a new, defined, youthful neck contour by booking your consultation for liposuction at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Inc. Call our office or use our online form to take that first step and begin working with a leading, board-certified specialist performing neck lift surgery.