Age can take a toll on the neck- loose and sagging skin, excess fat, and prominent bands are some of the notable signs. These signs can also be hereditary. A neck lift procedure can help you resolve these issues. So if you plan to go for Neck Lift in New York, here is what you should know.

What Is A Neck Lift?

With age, people often develop a 'Turkey Neck,' i.e., when the neck muscles become loose and drop underneath the skin. There is also a possibility of vertical banding in the neck due to laxity in the muscles. With neck muscles dropping, the neck area's skin stretches out with gravity, creating loose wrinkling skin.

In addition to the above, some people may develop fat deposits under the chin that could be superficial above the muscle with age. Furthermore, anatomic factors can also limit the neck's definition, including the location of the muscle and the position and size of glands in the neck. A neck lift surgery smoothens the neck skin and eliminates fatty bulges, giving it a youthful appearance. Many plastic surgeons offer the same  in NYC. However, it would be best if you only chose an experienced surgeon.

At Shah Plastic Surgery, Dr. Nilay Shah offers Neck Lift in New York to both women and men in New York, Long Island, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and surrounding areas of NYC. 

What Are The Benefits Of Neck Lift Surgery?

Plastic surgeons may recommend a neck lift to people who have banding in the neck or have bulges of fat or have a crepe paper skin texture or loose skin and/or excess fat under the jawline and chin or have a turkey neck. 

During the consultation, Dr. Nilay Shah thoroughly discusses your desires and expectations from the neck lift procedure. A detailed consultation is important to get the desired outcome. Taking your health history and any previous treatment in mind, Dr. Shah will conduct a thorough examination of your neck and face, including your skin texture and elasticity, muscle dynamics of the neck, and bone structure. 

This procedure can be a combination of procedures that would depend upon reviewing all the factors and be the best suited for the patient.

An ideal candidate for a neck lift surgery should be in overall good health, a non-smoker, and no previous medical conditions that could affect the healing process. 

A neck lift procedure can restore your youthful appearance and define neck characteristics but cannot give you an entirely different look or prevent aging. Therefore, if you plan to go for a neck lift in New York, you must have realistic expectations.

What Is The Cost Of A Neck Lift In NYC?

The cost of neck lift surgery in New York may vary and is dependent on many factors that include- recommended technique, the complexity involved, and other factors that are determined during the examination by your surgeon. 

To help you have a budget in mind when you book an appointment with Dr. Nilay Shah, we welcome you to learn about our financing options.

What should I expect from neck lift surgery?

Neck lift procedures may vary for different people. However, liposuction is often recommended to remove excess fat and sculpt a soft contour to the neck. 

Small incisions are made under your chin and behind your ears. The incisions are done to give your surgeon access to muscles and deposits of fat. To tighten the muscles, sutures may be used. The skin is pulled firm over the neck area, and the excess is trimmed.

Post-surgery, your neck may be covered with a compression bandage to help in the healing process and manage to swell. Patients are expected to stay home and rest for approximately two weeks. As the incisions start healing, you may feel tightness in the neck, which is normal. Discomfort and swelling subside after the first week, and the doctor will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor the progress.

For a more dramatic anti-aging outcome, your surgeon may recommend a facelift along with a neck lift surgery, as well as injectables and dermal fillers to help with wrinkles and fine lines.

Neck lift consultation with Dr. Nilay Shah

Dr. Nilay Shah is one of the plastic surgeon in NYC who offers this surgery. He provides patient-specific solutions to achieve desired results. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Shah, contact our office in New York today.