Is a Neck Lift Painful?

During a neck lift surgery, you are sedated with anesthesia, which will ensure that you are pain-free. Post-surgery, it is normal to experience some discomfort and tightness in the neck area during the initial stages of recovery. The surgeon can provide pain medication to manage these symptoms.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Your surgeon will have you return to the practice a week after surgery to remove any sutures and to monitor recovery. Beyond that, they will let you know when they want to see you next.

How Long Until I See Results?

Yes, you can! Patients who come in for neck lifts in Virginia Beach usually want to combine them with other cosmetic procedures, such as a facelift. Patients are encouraged to share these ideas with their surgeon during their initial consultation, so that they can be incorporated into their surgical plan.

What Are the Risks Associated With a Neck Lift?

Neck lift surgery has associated risks. Patients should do their due diligence to be aware of them. Some of these risks are outlined below: Anesthesia risks Bleeding Infection Poor wound healing Scarring Asymmetry Nerve injury Hair loss around incisions Changes in skin sensation If you experience any of these side effects or any other concerns related to your procedure, we encourage you to contact us at The Carney Center immediately so that we can assist you.

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Introduction

Introduction to Neck Lift

The skin around the neck area is one of the thinnest and most susceptible to the effects of age, gravity, and time. A sagging neck is a loud telltale of one’s age as excess skin and unwanted fat under the chin affect the definition of the jawline, chin, and neck. The Carney Center offers neck lift surgery in Newport News and Virginia Beach, where a youthful appearance is achieved by removing excess skin, tightening lax musculature, and reducing fat. A neck lift is often performed in tandem with a facelift, restoring a youthful appearance from the jowls and lower face down to the base of the neck.

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What is a Neck Lift?

The neck is often not a priority for clients, but it is, in fact, a loud signal of aging that should not be missed. Most experienced plastic surgeons recommend a neck lift, or a lower rhytidectomy, as a high-priority cosmetic treatment for individuals seeking to rejuvenate their appearance. Sagging skin and excess fat can cause a double chin and make the neck resemble a turkey neck. A neck lift eliminates the excess tissue and tightens the neck and chin area to create a defined jawline, highlighting the face.

What Are the Benefits of a Neck Lift?

Patients who have undergone neck lift surgery in Newport News and Virginia Beach have shared several benefits, including long-lasting results and a more defined jawline. Some other benefits include:

Enhanced self-confidence
Improved jawline definition
Long-lasting results
Reduced appearance of neckbands
Reducing sagging jowls
Reducing wrinkles
Tightened and smoother neck skin

Who Are the Best Candidates For a Neck Lift?

The best candidates for a Neck Lift in Virginia Beach are those looking to sharpen their jawline contour and eliminate sagging skin and excess fat. Ideal patients

will have some of the following characteristics:

Appearance of neckbands
Excess fat deposits
Excess skin or sagging in the neck area
Have realistic expectations
Non-smokers
No underlying medical conditions
Wrinkles and sagging jowls

What’s the
first step?

The first step in getting a neck lift in Virginia Beach is to schedule a consultation with either plastic surgeon Dr. Martin Carney or Dr. Martin Carney III, at The Carney Center. Dr. Carney will discuss your medical history, aesthetic goals, and expectations during this initial appointment. They will examine the condition of the neck area and outline the procedure, its associated risks, benefits, and recovery timeline. This is an ideal time to inquire about combined procedures and address any further questions or concerns you may have about the surgery.

Once you and the surgeon agree to proceed, they will design a surgical plan tailored to your specific needs. You can take this plan to our patient coordinator, who will guide you through the necessary pre-operative preparations and provide you with detailed instructions to ensure a smooth and successful experience.

What to Expect on the Day of Neck Lift Surgery

On the day of your neck lift in Virginia Beach, Dr. Carney and his staff will welcome you at the practice, help you settle in our state-of-the-art surgical suite, and review your surgical plan to ensure you are still comfortable with it and have no outstanding questions or concerns. Once you are ready to proceed, a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) will administer anesthesia to ensure your comfort throughout the surgery.

Once sedated, Dr. Carney will begin the procedure by creating careful incisions beneath the chin to gain access to the underlying tissue. He will tighten the muscles and extract excess fat and skin. Additional incisions may be required around the back of the ear to remove any excess skin. Once Dr. Carney is satisfied with the sculpting of the neck area and jawline, he will expertly close the incisions to minimize scarring.

A neck lift, on average and without complications, typically takes around two hours to complete.

Neck Lift Recovery

Recovery is relatively simple. A compression bandage is worn for the first 24 hours, and drains are not used. A day after the procedure, the bandage will be removed, and some swelling and bruising may last around a week. However, full recovery will take a few weeks. After just a few days, most patients will feel well enough to return to work and resume social activities.

How Much Does a Facelift Cost in Virginia Beach, VA?

The cost of a Neck Lift in Newport News and Virginia Beach will vary based on the complexity of your case, Dr. Carney’s fees, and the anesthetist’s fees, among other factors. Patients are recommended to schedule their consultation so that they can receive a surgical plan that can be priced out for them.

Why Choose The Carney Center?

The Carney Center is a family-founded and run surgical institute that offers a wide range of aesthetic surgery with a particular focus on the face. Our surgeons strive for perfection in all aspects of their cosmetic practice to help patients achieve their goals. Patients would be in safe and expert hands for their neck lifts in Virginia Beach.

For over 30 years, board-certified plastic surgeon and founder Dr. Martin J. Carney has provided high-quality cosmetic surgery. He founded The Carney Center to deliver supreme patient satisfaction and care. Dr. Carney trained at some of the finest medical universities in the country and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties to certify plastic surgeons. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Board-eligible plastic surgeon, Dr. Martin Carney III joined his father in the practice to serve the community. He has published over 35 peer-reviewed articles and multiple book chapters and presented across the country at national aesthetic and plastic surgery meetings. He serves as a peer reviewer for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Staying up to date with the literature, Dr. Carney III brings the newest and most innovative techniques in plastic surgery to his practice.

Both Dr. Carney and Dr. Carney III have hospital privileges in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital.

Neck Lift FAQ’S

Neck lift surgery has associated risks. Patients should do their due diligence to be aware of them. Some of these risks are outlined below:
- Anesthesia risks
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Poor wound healing
- Scarring
- Asymmetry
- Nerve injury
- Hair loss around incisions
- Changes in skin sensation
If you experience any of these side effects or any other concerns related to your procedure, we encourage you to contact us at The Carney Center immediately so that we can assist you.

Patient Reviews

Outstanding Care

Received outstanding care at the Carney Center beginning at the front desk, to the nurse and especially Dr. Carney. Everyone is very professional and they are so efficient; never had to wait more than 5 minutes to be taken to a treatment room. I highly recommend this practice!!!

Patient Reviews -W.M.
Results I always wanted

I’ve had lip filler and two breast augmentations done by Dr Carney III, after seeing another surgeon. Dr Carney III was able to give me the results that I have always wanted! Dr Carney is a perfectionist, he took the time to listen and answer all of my questions no matter how repetitive they were.

Patient Reviews -H.P.
You won’t find better

I have been a patient at The Carney Center for over 25 years. You will not find a better plastic surgeon in our area. From facial rejuvenation to skin care they do it all and do it well!

Patient Reviews -R.B.
Natural Look

Dr Carney and his staff are excellent. Dr. Carney’s surgical skill creates a natural look for his patients. You look better but not overdone! Great care is taken for your comfort, and his nurses are exceptional.

Patient Reviews -C.M.

Schedule Your Consultation

If you are conscious of a sagging neck and would like to tighten your jawline area, consider learning more about a neck lift in Virginia Beach at The Carney Center. Schedule a consultation today and begin your journey to rejuvenation.

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