Neck Lift Information

Neck Lift Information

Neck Lift

What is a Neck Lift?

Neck lift surgery corrects the signs of aging on the neck and the jaw line.  It often accompanies face lift surgery for a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.  Aging of the neck is usually a combination of loose skin and muscle and some excess fat.

Neck Lift Procedure & Results:

Dr. Kelly Sullivan will make a small incision under your chin and possibly in front of and/or behind your ears. These incisions allow her access to the neck muscles and any fat in the neck. The neck muscles can then be tightened and any excess fat removed.  Dr. Sullivan may choose to remove the fat with liposuction or by cutting it out. The incisions near the ears also allow for removal of some excess skin. Once the muscle has been tightened and any excess fat removed the skin is re-draped over the neck. Any excess skin is removed and the incisions are closed.

Neck Lift surgery will last approximately two to three hours. If you are having a neck lift in conjunction with liposuction, facelift, forehead lift, or other surgeries, the time will vary accordingly. Your exact procedure will depend on your desired results and your own personal circumstances.

Neck Lift surgery is done on an outpatient basis with general anesthesia. Because safety is our first concern, Dr. Kelly Sullivan always works with board-certified Maryland anesthesiologists to ensure that your surgery is as safe as possible. Your neck lift surgery will be performed at an accredited Surgical Center.  Following your surgery, you may recover in a medically supervised setting or in the comfort of your own home.  The benefits of neck lift surgery include:

- Removing loose, sagging skin from under the chin

- Correcting visible vertical bands on the neck

- Eliminating areas of fat from under the chin (double chin) and on the neck

- Restoring a smooth, youthful-looking neck

Recovery & Aftercare of Your Neck Lift:

Your Neck Lift surgeon Dr. Kelly Sullivan will give you written instructions for how to care for yourself after a Neck Lift surgery. There’ll be such things as:

- Patients may experience some temporary bruising, swelling, or numbness

- Bed rest the day of surgery is recommended.

- Limit activity for the first week following surgery.

- Avoid strenuous activities for about one to two weeks.

- Return to work within 10-14 days

There’ll be some follow-up appointments with Dr. Kelly Sullivan, to monitor your Neck Lift surgery recovery, so be sure and keep them. With careful self-care and compliance with Dr. Kelly Sullivan’s advice, most people have a complete Neck Lift surgery recovery and a happy outcome.

Insurance Guidelines for Your Neck Lift Surgery:

A Neck Lift is considered a cosmetic procedure; therefore not covered by insurance.

**NOTE: The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for any given individual can only be determined through a consultation with Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kelly Sullivan.