Natural Mini Neck Lift

Mini neck lift is a quick, less expensive alternative to conventional neck lift surgery. Its result is equally long lasting, erasing the years off one’s neck in a matter of hours. The minor surgical procedure effectively removes sagging skin, wrinkles and fatty deposits and restores the neck to its youthful, buoyant appearance. With only minor incisions made on targeted areas of the neck, the procedure has become increasingly popular among both men and women in Atlanta and other major cities in the United States.

Is a Mini Neck Lift for you?

The neck is a very visible part of the body that often reveals a person’s age. Many people regard the neck as an extension of the face and it certainly deserves the same equal amount of care and attention. Besides, a slender, smooth neck with contoured jaw line certainly adds charm, elegance and poise to one’s overall appearance.

Unlike other parts of the body that can be toned with exercise, the neck’s appearance is hard to improve especially when aging, poor diet and over exposure to sun cause wrinkles, sagging skin or ‘turkey wattle’ appearance to become more visible as the years advance. To date, cosmetic surgery is one of the best solutions available for those who want to enhance the appearance of their necks.

Women or men who experience the first signs of aging on their necks should consider having the procedure. As the surgery targets specific areas of the neck, patients who encounter sagging skin or fatty deposits in a certain area of their necks may find mini neck lift a convenient and quick solution. In Atlanta, the procedure is extremely popular among patients who are in their 30s to 50s, although the procedure is also commonly requested by patients who are in their 60s and 70s. Mini neck lifts are ideal for those who want to target a specific ‘problematic’ area such as muscle laxity under their chins or particular fat deposits on the side of their upper necks.

Mini neck lifts employ the same concept as the conventional neck lift surgeries where they are aimed to tighten underlying muscles that are lax, remove fat under the skin and restore the youthful contour of the neck. It involves making small incisions under the chin so that the skin can be peeled away and the fats underlying it are carefully trimmed off. The skin is delicately pull and stitched back so that a well-defined contour is achieved.

In most cases, only local anesthetic is required. The anesthesia will be administered based on the patient’s health or existing medical condition. During the procedure, the patient is fully awake and conscious; he or she will not feel pain but may occasionally feel a tugging sensation or slight discomfort. The procedure takes between one to two hours depending on the areas that need to be covered. Finally, Dr. Majmundar will administer sutures to close up the wound and cover it with a bandage.

After Surgery

A mini neck lift surgery has a faster recovery time than a conventional neck lift procedure; patients are usually able to resume normal daily activities after a few days. However, as the wound is still tender, strenuous exercise, heavy housework, saunas and steam baths are not encouraged during the first three weeks after the surgery.

Patients may also experience some swelling and slight bruising on the face and neck after the procedure, which will eventually subside after a few weeks. In order to speed up the healing process, patients are advised to have plenty of rest, avoid alcohol consumption and adopt healthy diets during the recovery period. (TOP)