As we age, the neck starts to reveal our age. Our skin loses its elasticity, which causes creasing and sagging. If you have loose, sagging skin on your neck, you can consider a neck lift to address these problems.
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Neck lift, also known as lower rhytidectomy, is an outpatient procedure which addresses cosmetic issues about the neck such as jowl, loose skin, and stubborn fat. With the help of a carefully placed incision, excess and stubborn fat can be removed or redistributed. Excess skin gets removed, and cervical muscles get tightened. In this way, neck lift provides a better, more defined, firm, and youthful neck. It also helps to restore balance to facial features. Neck lift can easily be combined with other procedures such as facelift and chin augmentation.
Worldwide, tens of thousands of people have a neck lift each year. If you are having concerns about having a neck lift, do not worry! You are not alone, and we are here with you from the beginning until the end to help you and guide you.
Neck lift can address your cosmetic problems around your neck. Here you can find answers for different complaints.
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At Clineca, we take everything seriously. We understand how important the results are for you. We care about your health and comfort as much as you do. From beginning to end, we inform you, guide you, serve you, and help you.
Surgeries are performed in prestigious fully equipped hospitals in which doctors from all specialties are present.
You will have an online consultation with your surgeon via video chat. After an online examination, and will help you to choose what's the best.
We cooperate with the surgeons who perform a limited number of surgeries each week to ensure the best results.
You can contact our agents 7 days and 24 hours for your questions and concerns, or only support. We'll be fully available for your service.
We provide you with special discounts in luxurious hotels in the vicinity of the hospital. Your comfort is very important to us.
We provide airport transfer and transportation between your hotel and the hospital before/after the surgery via VIP vehicles.
As Clineca, we provide you with patient accompaniment, who will visit you every day in your hotel room during the resting period.
The price includes fees of the surgeon, operating room, hospitalization, tests, medications and medical visits by a nurse.
The price includes hotel layover (including breakfast), and transportation between the airport, the hotel and the hospital.
Interpreter service, BBL pillow, neck pillow (rhinoplasty), eye mask, voltage converter and many others that will enhance your satisfaction.
Turkey is a leading player in medical tourism, and Istanbul, which is an extremely beautiful touristic city, is the plastic surgery capital of Turkey.
Clineca has a holistic approach. We believe that everything should be right for a satisfactory cosmetic surgery experience, including your days in Istanbul. We plan every detail of your journey.
After you fill the form, one of our agents will contact you. They will inform you about the whole experience, in detail. If requested, they will arrange an online consultation for you.
You'll have an online consultation with your surgeon via video chat. They will perform an online examination and help you to choose what the best approach to your case is.
We'll plan your whole journey including your surgery date and accommodation. We'll inform you about every need; from preparing your suitcase to advice before the procedure.
Our VIP transportation vehicle will be ready at the airport for you. We’ll drive you to the hospital and they'll get a blood and the C19 test. Then, we'll take you to your hotel.
We’ll take you from your hotel to the hospital. After your examination, the same day you’ll have the surgery. You will stay at the hospital 1-2 day(s), depending on the procedure.
After your stay at the hospital, we'll drive you to your hotel. A wellbeing assistant will visit you every day to inform you, to examine, and to provide medical care during the week.
We'll gladly and proudly show you around our beautiful city. We’ll be very happy to provide you with professional guidance in historical sightseeing, shopping and entertainment.
We’ll take you to 1-week follow-up. After your examination and removal of bandages if required, we’ll inform you about the recovery period. Then, we'll drive you to the airport.
During your recovery, we'll inform you, check on you, and answer your questions 24 hours and 7 days. We'll expect you to send photos periodically to follow your recovery period.
It is not hard to be eligible for a neck lift procedure. If you are reading this, you are probably a candidate already!
You may be a good candidate:
The outcomes of neck lift can be analyzed in two main categories: aesthetical and psychological.
A neck lift can address your cosmetic and aesthetical issues you have about your neck. A neck lift improves the most visible signs of aging (turkey neck, loose skin, jowl) around your neck. Through neck lift, you can achieve a firmer, smoother, youthful, and graceful neckline. Your neck gets tightened, rejuvenated, and unwanted sagging and creases get eliminated.
Many people find cosmetic issues; such as sagging skin, that causes a wattle; excess fat, that creates a double chin; and wrinkles, that makes you look old; on the neck as serious concerns. If you are not happy with the appearance of your neck area, you can experience psychological distress, which can negatively affect your self-confidence. After the procedure, you will have a more positive self-image.
Neck lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed to change the appearance of the neck. It is customized according to the needs and wishes of the patient.
In the beginning of the surgery, you will receive anesthetics. Depending on the particular case, the surgery can be performed using either general anesthesia, or local anesthesia combined with sedation. In either case, you will not feel any pain.
The details of the surgery depend on the patient’s needs and the surgeon’s approach, which makes this surgery a customized procedure. What’s suitable for you depends on your anatomical characteristics and your goals. Your surgeon will help you through the process to decide on the best option.
Broadly, your surgeon will make a small incision or incisions hidden behind the ears or in the creases of the neck. In some cases, a small incision under the chin can also be made. Through these incisions, the surgeon is able to remove fat, either using neck liposuction or a direct excision. After removing the excess skin and fat, restructuring, and tightening the neck muscles and repositioning the skin, the incisions will be closed, cleaned, and bandaged.
If the surgeon is familiar with the anatomy of the region and has experience, then the complication rate is quite low. Nevertheless, the risks and complications associated with neck lift can be split into 2 as early and late complications, regarding when they present themselves.
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Late Complications:
After the procedure, a bandage will be placed around your neck to minimize swelling and bruising, as well as to help achieve the best result. A small drainage tube can be placed to drain excess fluid or blood. They are usually removed in the next day or two. Following the surgery, you should rest as much as possible for the first few days and avoid any action that may cause discomfort in the neck. If you feel pain or discomfort, it can be controlled with painkillers. You should wear loose clothes while recovering and avoid pinning jewelry or any accessories that may irritate the neck. You should prefer shirts that have buttons on them because pulling a shirt over your head might be uncomfortable.
Most of the time, patients return to their daily activities within 1-2 weeks. Most of them take these 1-2 weeks off work. You may experience some tightness and numbness around the neck for a few weeks. Bruising and swelling are normal and will get better within a week, but tightness and numbness may last for several months. You should wait at least 2-3 weeks before resuming strenuous exercises. Makeup can help to camouflage residual swelling and bruising if they are still too obvious. In addition, you will be more vulnerable to sun exposure for several months, thus exposure to heat and sun should be limited. Always wear a hat and apply sunscreen before you go outside.
A wellbeing assistant will visit you in your hotel room every day during the first week after the surgery. We will expect you to be in our clinic for your post-op examination 1 week after the surgery, before you leave Istanbul. We will still follow your recovery process while you are away. Clineca will provide you with complete support and inform you about everything you need to know during your recovery. We will be with you from your consultation to the very end of your recovery.
“With the surgical enhancements in the field of plastic surgery, now, we can perform a neck lift with smaller incisions which are hidden behind the ears.”
During your online consultation, your surgeon will ask you questions about your medical history. It is of critical importance that you give your doctor every detail, from the conditions you might have to the operations you had in the past, to the medications and supplements you use, to minimize the risks the surgery could bring. They will also conduct a physical examination. They will inform you about everything you need to know before the surgery. Moreover, as Clineca, we will provide you with a complete guidance and support before as well as after your surgery. You will have a complete and detailed list of instructions.
Most important instructions include,
The things you need to do after the surgery will be explained to you in detail by your surgeon, and as Clineca we will provide you with all the support and guidance you need. Most important instructions include:
“Face is positioned immediately above the neck. Neck, while determining the lower contours of the face, has also an individual attractiveness. On the other hand, neck is directly affected by aging. This is why a neck lift can enhance the beauty of your neck and face while giving you a younger appearance.”
We know you have many questions. Having realistic expectations and deciding to have a cosmetic surgery requires information. Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions about Neck Lift.
Neck lift can address your cosmetic problems around your neck. Here you can find solutions for different problems.
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