Is a Neck Lift Painful?

Your surgery will be performed under anesthesia, allowing you to rest peacefully while the doctor reshapes and rejuvenates your neck. Afterward, you may take oral pain medications to help relieve discomfort or soreness during recovery.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

In combination with your introductory consultation and surgery, you will return to our Long Island office for several follow-up sessions. These postoperative visits are crucial, as they allow the doctor to monitor your healing, check your incisions, and ensure no complications have emerged.

How Long Until I See the Results?

Results from a neck lift may take time to appear, as he will experience initial swelling. However, each week you will notice improved definition, firmness, and sculpting in the neck. It may take 3 to 6 months for the full benefits of the procedure to become evident.

Can I Combine a Neck Lift with Other Procedures?

Rejuvenation procedures that can be performed in conjunction with a neck lift are: A brow lift , to correct a sagging or deeply furrowed brow Fat transfer, to add fullness to the lips and cheeks, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles Eyelid surgery to rejuvenate aging eyes.

Are There Non-Surgical Neck Lift Options?

Some people may want to improve the appearance of aging in their neck with non-surgical procedures. Some benefits of these non-surgical options include a faster recovery time and a lower risk. BOTOX can be used to treat vertical neck bands by relaxing the muscles and reducing wrinkles. Fractionated laser treatment can improve skin texture. Dermal fillers can restore lost volume to the skin, while Kybella can break down fat cells. Radiofrequency microneedling can rejuvenate the skin by stimulating collagen production. Finally, ultrasound technology can also stimulate collagen to improve fine lines and wrinkles.

What Are the Risks Associated with a Neck Lift?

Your surgeon will do everything possible to ensure a safe, rewarding, and complication-free surgical journey. Despite this, all cosmetic procedures carry certain inherent risks. With a neck lift, risks may include: Swelling Bruising Bleeding Infection Asymmetry Fluid buildup Nerve injury Muscle injury Poor scarring The need for a revision

Neck Lift

Roslyn Heights, NY

Introduction

Neck Lift Services Offered in Long Island and Roslyn Heights, NY

A neck lift, or lower rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that improves visible signs of aging in the jawline and neck. Our team at Plastic Surgery Associates of Long Island (PSAOLI) proudly serves patients throughout Long Island, including Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Garden City, and Manhasset, NY.

Before & After Gallery

Before & After Results

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What Is a Neck Lift?

The loss of youthful contours in the face and neck can result from a variety of factors, including genetics, gravity, environmental conditions, and stress. Some people feel they are not ready for a full facelift because their upper face still looks pleasing. However, many patients will note excess neck skin wrinkling, a double chin or “turkey wattle,” and jowl lines. When the neck doesn’t match the upper face, a neck lift may be a good solution.

A neck lift can address:

Excess fat and skin relaxation in the lower face that creates jowls
Excess fatty deposits under the chin
Loose neck skin
Muscle banding in the neck, which created abnormal contours

As a restorative surgery, a neck lift does not change your fundamental appearance and cannot stop the aging process. A neck lift can only be performed surgically; non-surgical rejuvenation treatments cannot achieve the same results, but may help delay when a neck lift becomes appropriate and complement surgical results.

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Neck Lift?

To determine whether you are a good candidate for a neck lift, your surgeon will conduct an in-depth consultation and medical review at his office on Long Island. In general, the surgery is ideal for those frustrated by loose, drooping skin, muscle laxity, and a buildup of fat in the submental area. Patients pursuing a neck lift should be healthy non-smokers who are free from any uncontrolled underlying medical concerns. They should be at a stable weight and have realistic expectations for their results.

What Are the Benefits of a Neck Lift?

The benefits of undergoing a customized neck lift with triple-board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sotirios Papafragkou and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Susie Rhee in Long Island are numerous and include:

Improves balance, sculpting, and definition
Refines and slims the profile
Softens the look of vertical neck bands
Smooths loose, crepe-like skin
Combats skin laxity
Reduces submental fullness
Heightens confidence and self-esteem

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What’s the First Step?

As a first step in your unique aesthetic journey, you will meet with Dr. P, Dr. Rhee, and their team on Long Island for an introductory consultation. This first visit will entail a frank discussion of your goals, answers to all your questions, and information on the procedure’s risks, benefits, costs, recovery requirements, and anticipated outcome. Once you decide to proceed, our team will schedule your surgery and provide a pre-treatment checklist to follow, helping ensure a seamless and rewarding experience.

What to Expect on the Day of a Neck Lift Surgery

On the day of your surgery, our team in Long Island will welcome you into our state-of-the-art facility and place you in our comfortable, well-equipped surgical suite. A neck lift is typically performed under general anesthesia or sedation, allowing you to rest deeply while your surgeon reshapes your neck and restores a youthful, energized appearance.

Your incisions will be created behind the ears, and in some cases, an additional incision will be made beneath the chin. Through these tiny openings, the doctor will tighten the underlying muscle layers, remove excess tissue and fat, and firm the outermost skin layer to achieve a refined, pleasing result. Once all changes have been completed, your incisions will be closed with fine sutures, and you will be placed in our recovery area until it is safe for you to return home.

Neck Lift Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Neck Lift Care

After your neck lift procedure, you can expect mild swelling, bruising, and tightness. These symptoms typically peak in the first few days and gradually resolve over the following weeks. Your surgeon will place a supportive garment over the treatment area to reduce swelling and maintain your newly refined contours in their original condition as you heal.

Most patients find they are able to resume work and other light activities within 10 to 14 days. It is critical, however, that you steer clear of strenuous exercise for 4 to 6 weeks. Dr. P or Dr. Rhee will provide prescriptions for oral pain medications to help ensure your comfort during recovery, along with a customized aftercare plan. Make sure to attend all scheduled follow-up visits with your doctor, as these sessions are an essential part of your treatment plan.

How Much Does a Neck Lift Cost in Long Island, NY?

The cost of a neck lift in Long Island may vary, as each procedure is highly customized to individual preferences, goals, and wishes. Pricing can vary based on the techniques used, the extent of skin laxity, and whether your surgery is combined with other cosmetic procedures, such as a lip lift, brow lift, BOTOX, or dermal fillers. We will ensure you leave your preliminary consultation with a clear, personalized quote for services.

Why Choose Us?

At Plastic Surgery Associates of Long Island, our esteemed triple-board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Sotirios Papafragkou, FACS, and Dr. Susie Ree, provide personalized care, natural-looking results, and a seamless treatment process for patients in Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Garden City, Manhasset, and throughout Long Island.

Dr. P has mastered a broad array of surgical and non-surgical solutions to help patients attain the youthful, energized look they desire. He works with the latest cutting-edge techniques to minimize downtime while enhancing comfort and safety. Dr. Papafragkou is credentialed by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the Aesthetic Society (ASAPS) and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Susie Rhee, M.D., is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving patients throughout Long Island, NY. As a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), The Aesthetic Society, and the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF), Dr. Rhee is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, education, and surgical excellence. She brings extensive experience in both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, as well as in non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments that deliver natural, long-lasting results.

Neck Lift FAQ’S

Rejuvenation procedures that can be performed in conjunction with a neck lift are:
- A brow lift, to correct a sagging or deeply furrowed brow
- Fat transfer, to add fullness to the lips and cheeks, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles
- Eyelid surgery to rejuvenate aging eyes.
Some people may want to improve the appearance of aging in their neck with non-surgical procedures. Some benefits of these non-surgical options include a faster recovery time and a lower risk.
- BOTOX can be used to treat vertical neck bands by relaxing the muscles and reducing wrinkles.
- Fractionated laser treatment can improve skin texture.
- Dermal fillers can restore lost volume to the skin, while Kybella can break down fat cells.
- Radiofrequency microneedling can rejuvenate the skin by stimulating collagen production.
- Finally, ultrasound technology can also stimulate collagen to improve fine lines and wrinkles.
Your surgeon will do everything possible to ensure a safe, rewarding, and complication-free surgical journey. Despite this, all cosmetic procedures carry certain inherent risks. With a neck lift, risks may include:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Asymmetry
- Fluid buildup
- Nerve injury
- Muscle injury
- Poor scarring
- The need for a revision

Schedule a Consultation

Personalized Care from Two Dedicated Surgeons

If a neck lift seems like the right option for accomplishing your cosmetic goals, please don’t hesitate to book an initial consultation with our team in Long Island today to help you get started. We serve patients in Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Garden City, Manhasset, and the greater Long Island area.

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