Neck Lift

Neck Lift in Turkey

Neck lift (Platysmaplasty) is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed to restore neck drooping skin. Sagging skin around the neck is also a result of significant weight loss. As people age, their necks can look different, with loose skin, extra fat, and weak muscles, among other things. Having a neck lift surgery tightens your loose neck muscle and removes excess fat and skin, making you look thinner and younger.

Am I a good candidate for Neck Lift in Turkey? 

  1. If you are healthy but have sagging or loose skin or extra fat on your neck
  2. If you have a double chin or jowls that hangs off your neck and cheeks
  3. If you have a turkey neck

That means you are a good candidate for Neck Lift.

Things to consider before the surgery in Turkey

  • To determine if you’re a good candidate for this operation, consult your doctor.
  • Be well-informed about risk factors and potential issues.
  • You must inform the doctor of all your diseases and medications before the surgery.

Types of Neck Lift in Turkey

1. Platysmaplasty

This neck lift method works well to make the muscles tighten and smooth and to make the line between the neck and jaw sharp. The plastic surgeon can reach the muscles of the neck through this incision. Platyplasty incisions are usually behind the ears.

The surgeon may use permanent internal sutures to hold healed tissues. Even if the operation is time-consuming, patients get natural, long-lasting benefits.

2. Cervicoplasty

 The surgeon can combine a plastymaplasty and cervicoplasty surgery. The surgeon will cut and remove extra skin after making the incisions. If necessary, the doctor will also change the muscles in the neck.

After that, he stitches up the incisions and puts a bandage over the wound. Patients can immediately see the effects of a the procedure.

How to Prepare Most Effectively for Neck Lift in Turkey

When preparing for your neck lift in Turkey, you should keep the following in mind:

  • Please inform the medical team about the medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements you use during your medical evaluation.
  • Stop using aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, Vitamin E, herbal supplements, or any medications containing these compounds for two weeks before surgery.  
  • Stop drinking green tea at least 10 days before surgery.
  • It is recommended to refrain from smoking two weeks before and two weeks after surgery. Smoking delays recovery time and can result in scarring.
  • Avoid sun damage two weeks before surgery.
  • Do not eat or drink anything, including water, after midnight the night before your surgery.
  • Arrange for someone to stay with you for the first 24 hours after surgery.
  • If you have any medical condition, please bring all your medical results and reports with you.

How is Neck Lift performed in Turkey? 

For this operation, your doctor will use sedatives to help you relax during the procedure. Next, the doctor make an incision down the hairline, below the ear, and to the back hair.

The muscles and skin on the neck are both tightened. Then, incisions are closed with skin glue or stitches. The stitches may fall out or need to be taken out by hand after a few days. If you raise your neck muscles, you might get bruises and swelling.

You might need to wear certain clothes around your neck to reduce swelling. Surgery generally lasts between 2 to 4 hours; however, it may change based on the patient’s health condition.

Day of Neck Lift

  • Do not drink water or eat anything after midnight
  • Stop smoking 24 hours before surgery.
  • Avoid anything alcoholic 24 hours before surgery.
  • Wear loose-fitting clothes instead of clothes that you have to pull over your head. 
  • Leave all valuables in the safe box in your hotel room.
  • Do not wear any facial or eye makeup. Please avoid nail polish.
  • Bring your ID/passport and if you have any medical conditions, please bring medical reports with you.

Recovery after Neck Lift in Turkey

You must stay one night at the hospital. Your doctor or nurse will give you detailed advice on how to treat your wounds. Common symptoms include neck swelling and bruising. 

Depending on where you had surgery, swelling may continue for up to 4 weeks but improve over time. After surgery, the patient will feel tight around the neck for a few weeks.

You should take your medicines as prescribed. Also, keeping your head up would help reduce the swelling during recovery. You need to get some rest and not do anything strenuous to protect your incisions from pressure and motion. Patients usually recover within a week or two of their treatment.

Neck Lift Post-op Instructions

  • Keep your bandages dry and in place after neck lift.
  • The drainage tube should stay in place till your doctor takes it out after two days.
  • If you are in pain, take painkillers as your doctor tells you to.
  • Do not sleep on your side and keep your head up at night.
  • For two weeks, avoid heavy exercises.
  • Do not take a shower unless your doctor tells you to.

Neck Lift Cost in Turkey 

This procedure in Turkey typically costs between $3250 and $4000. These costs are estimates and depend on patient preferences, surgeon expertise, and hospitals.

Compared to the UK, United States, and Europe, Turkey provides more affordable treatment packages for Neck Lift.

BEFORE - AFTER

FAQ

Neck Lift which is also called platysmaplasty, is a type of cosmetic surgery that removes extra skin and fat from the neck and tightens the skin around the chin. This makes the area look smoother and smaller.

The effects of a neck lift might last for at least 10 years. Doctor skill, surgery quality, and patient health determine this.

Patients do not feel pain during a neck lift because anesthesia is often used by doctors.

In most cases, the scars from a neck lift are hidden under or behind the chin, so you might not even be able to see them.

People who have problems with their jowls, sagging necks, or wrinkles in their necks can get the surgery. A neck lift is safe for everyone with good overall health.

Some complications of neck lifts can include scarring, bleeding, changes in skin color, and problems with sedation.

Neck Lift operation improves the appearance of your neck.

A neck lift is a cosmetic procedure that is considered to have a low risk of complications.

Most of the time, you can go back to work one week after surgery.

It usually takes about 3 hours. It can be shorter or longer depending on the patient's health, anatomy, and also the surgeon's and team's experience.

Although most Neck Lift patients are between the ages of 35 and 65, patients of any age can benefit from the surgery.

Most of the time, this time is between one and two day depending on the patient's condition.

There are two types of neck lift in Turkey: platysmaplasty and cervicoplasty.

You shouldn't do any aerobic workouts for three weeks after the surgery.

This operation has an 95% success rate.