Necklift Surgery in Carrollton, West Georgia

A Necklift can be performed to reduce the visible signs of aging by tightening the skin of the neck to give a more youthful profile. A Necklift can be combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures for an optimal result.

1. Indications for Necklift

a. To reduce excess fullness and loose skin of the neck.
b. To improve the effects of gravity on the neck.
c. To achieve a natural, more youthful appearance.
d. To improve skin tone by creating a smoother, tighter facial contour.

2. Procedure Summary

a. A Necklift is performed under general anesthesia or lacal anesthesia with deep sedation as an outpatient in the Plastic Surgery Center of West Georgia Ambulatory Surgery Center.
b. Every precaution is taken to ensure patient safety.
c. Incisions are usually made under the chin and behind the ears.
d. A Necklift usually is performed with a Facelift or Mid-Facelift for an optimal result. It can be performed as an isolated procedure in selected individuals with minimal skin laxity.

3. Recovery

a. The patient is placed in a special head wrap that will stay in place until the next day post-operative visit.
b. Patient is given several levels of pain medications for proper and effective pain control. Most patients find the discomfort quite tolerable.
c. Light activities may be resumed within a week. In two to three weeks, patient may slowly resume normal activities and be unrestricted at 4-6 weeks.
d. Sutures or tapes are removed in a week to ten days.

4. Administrative

a. A Necklift is considered a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance.
b. Fee Quotes are given at the time of consultation and range from $4,500 to $5,500 (depending on what adjunctive procedures may be required). This generally includes the Physician Charge, Facility Fee, Anesthesia Fee, Pre-Operative Visit, Post-Operative Visits for Up to Six (6) Months, Dressings and Garments.