Choosing a neck lift surgeon is an important decision that will affect the patient’s life for the foreseeable future, if not their entire lifetime.

A neck lift cosmetic surgery can create an attractive neck appearance for patients who are dissatisfied with the look of their sagging neck region.

However, in the hands of a less qualified or inexperienced surgeon, the patient may experience unwanted outcomes.

This may cause disappointment for the patient as well as extra time and money spent on revision surgery. Therefore, it is vital for the patient to work with a highly trained and experienced neck lift surgeon.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Roger Tsai provides neck lift to patients in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Choosing an ABPS Board Certified Surgeon

Patients should ideally choose plastic surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). ABPS board certified surgeons would have received a minimum number of years of training in the area of plastic surgery after med school.

In addition, ABPS board certified surgeons must receive at least two years of plastic surgery residency training before they are eligible to receive this prestigious certification.

Comfort Level and Personal Rapport

The patient should closely observe how the surgeon and their team make them feel. Any surgical procedure has some associated risks, and these may create issues in the patient’s journey to accomplish their desired neck appearance.

This makes it important for the patient to work with a surgeon who makes them feel comfortable.

The patient should evaluate the following:

• How do I feel when engaging with this plastic surgeon?
• Do I trust this cosmetic surgeon to recommend safe and suitable procedures for me?
• Do I feel comfortable when asking the surgeon questions and expressing concerns during the neck lift surgery process?
• Will I feel comfortable disclosing my health history and lifestyle behavior to this neck surgeon?

Questions to Ask During the Consultation

The patient should make a list of all questions that they have before the consultation and carry this list to their appointment with the neck lift surgeon.

• Information on the background and credentials of the plastic surgeon.
• Details on the surgical facility (the surgery should ideally take place at an accredited surgical suite, a surgical center, or a hospital)
• Emergency protocols
• The surgeon’s experience in performing facial and neck surgeries
• Risks associated with neck lift plastic surgery
• Alternatives to the neck lift
• Before and after pictures of previous patients and testimonials

If the patient senses that the surgeon is not transparent and forthcoming, they should reconsider their choice of neck lift surgeon.

Focus on Personalization and Innovation

Every individual has a unique face and neck anatomy. The patient typically accomplishes the best outcomes from neck lift surgery when the plastic surgeon customizes the procedure to their particular anatomical and aesthetic needs.

Plastic surgeons who use advanced techniques can provide the patient with excellent outcomes in a minimally invasive and least painful manner. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Roger Tsai receives patients from West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for neck lift.
For more information on cosmetic plastic surgery procedures and treatments by Beverly Hills board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Roger Tsai, MD please click here or call us at 310.276.1190. Taking patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and other surrounding cities.

Neck lift plastic surgery, medically known as a lower rhytidectomy, is a relatively less invasive procedure. But it involves a significant recovery period which is essential for the success and longevity of the procedure results.

The surgeon will offer the patient detailed recovery instructions. The patient, on their part, should follow these guidelines closely to enjoy a brief and comfortable recovery period and accomplish desirable results.

During the initial consultation process, the patient will be able to ask the surgeon questions and express concerns on the recovery phase and downtime as well as the do’s and don’ts to be undertaken after neck lift surgery.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Roger Tsai provides neck lift to patients in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding locations.

Approximate Downtime

Most patients will require one week of downtime after neck lift cosmetic surgery. They should ask a responsible person to drive them back home after the surgery when the surgeon allows them to return home.

Working professionals should account for one week of leave from work and apply for the leave beforehand to enjoy a comfortable and relaxed recovery phase.

The surgeon may prescribe pain medications to the patient to make sure that they remain comfortable during the recovery period.

Maintaining Blood Flow

The patient should stay at home and take adequate rest during the first week after the neck surgery. However, the surgeon will instruct them to perform light activities, and brief walks within the home to maintain the blood supply to the incision areas.

The patient should wear loose-fitting and front-open clothing during the first few days. On top of this, they should avoid vigorous exercises and lifting heavy objects for the first three to four weeks until the incisions heal sufficiently. Most patients can resume their normal routine in one week after the procedure.

Checking for Infections

The post-operative swelling and bruising will gradually resolve after the neck lift surgery. However, if the patient detects any unusual signs such as constant or severe pain in the incision sites, pus in the incision areas, high fever or excessive swelling that does not subside, they should promptly reach out to the surgeon’s office.

The patient should also avoid exposing the incision sites to the contaminants as much as possible in the first few days after the procedure. In addition, they should not submerge the incision areas in water until the surgeon allows doing so.

Side Effects and Scarring

The patient will experience mild pain and soreness in the incision areas as a temporary side effect. There will also be some degree of scarring and bruising after the neck lift. But these scars will slowly fade away into thin white lines that will be barely discernible.

An expert neck lift plastic surgeon will place incisions in the natural creases of the neck or other inconspicuous areas to ensure that any future scarring remains discreet.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Roger Tsai receives patients from West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for neck lift.
For more information on cosmetic plastic surgery procedures and treatments by Beverly Hills board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Roger Tsai, MD please click here or call us at 310.276.1190. Taking patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and other surrounding cities.

The neck lift is a plastic surgery procedure that affects one of the most prominent and visible areas of the body, the neck. The appearance of the neck can impact the overall appearance of a person due to its proximity to the face.

Neck lift cosmetic surgery involves the removal of sagging skin in the neck region. At times, the patient may also undergo the restructuring of the underlying neck muscles or loose skin.

At the time of the pre-operative consultation, the cosmetic surgeon will explain the various steps involved in neck lift surgery to the patient. Patients with detailed information on the neck lift usually feel more assured about the procedure and accomplish satisfactory results.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Roger Tsai provides neck lift to patients in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Preparation

When preparing for the neck lift surgery, the patient will need to make some changes to their lifestyle in the weeks ahead of the procedure.

The surgeon may change the patient’s schedule of prescription drugs, vitamins, herbal supplements, and blood thinners for a specific period in discussion with the prescribing doctor or specialist.

The patient should get adequate rest and a good night’s sleep prior to the procedure. In addition, they should not eat anything for up to eight hours before the scheduled time of the procedure.

The patient should also wear comfortable, loose-fitting, and front-open clothes to the surgical facility. They should not wear any makeup, jewelry, or accessories to the surgical venue or hospital.

Anesthesia

The surgeon will undertake the neck lift surgery with the patient under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation.

If the cosmetic surgery is performed with the patient under general anesthesia, an anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist will oversee the entire procedure to monitor the patient’s response to the anesthesia.

The patient’s fitness to receive general anesthesia will be established before the procedure.

Placing the Incisions

Neck lift surgery usually requires the placement of relatively smaller incisions. An experienced neck and facial cosmetic will make the incision in discreet areas such as underneath the chin, behind the ears, or in the natural creases of the neck.

The placement of smaller incisions leads to faster healing. Any future scarring will also remain minimal. However, the surgeon will determine the size and location of the incisions based on the amount of fat and skin to be removed.

The location and type of incisions also depend on whether the neck lift procedure is being performed along with a facelift.

Surgery

Certain patients may only need neck liposuction to sculpt the neck. But others may require more dramatic improvements through the removal of neck fat and skin, and tightening of the underlying neck muscles. On top of this, the surgeon may also eliminate a portion of the platysma muscle to tighten sagging neck muscles.

Sometimes a neck lift is undertaken along with precision liposuction to eliminate fat in the neck area that is challenging to remove with only diet and exercise.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Roger Tsai receives patients from West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for neck lift.
For more information on cosmetic plastic surgery procedures and treatments by Beverly Hills board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Roger Tsai, MD please click here or call us at 310.276.1190. Taking patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and other surrounding cities.

The neck is a very noticeable area of the body, and sagging neck skin can create an unattractive or older appearance. A neck lift is a suitable plastic surgery procedure to restore a smoother, more youthful neck appearance.

To ensure safe and beautiful results, the procedure must be preceded by a thorough preparation process. During the pre-operative consultation, the surgeon will involve the preparatory steps to the patient.

Patients who are adequately prepared for the procedure will usually feel more reassured about the procedure and attain higher levels of satisfaction from the neck lift surgery.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Roger Tsai provides neck lift to patients in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding locations.

Steps for Preparation

Prior to the scheduled date of the surgery, the patient should ideally undertake the below mentioned preparatory steps:

• Make advance arrangements to send the previous medical records to the surgeon’s office, ideally prior to the pre-operative consultation
• Enlist all prescription and non-prescription medications, including herbal supplements and vitamins to show the surgeon during the initial consultation
• Get the necessary x-rays or lab tests done as instructed by the surgeon
• Alter the schedule of prescription drugs in consultation with the prescribing doctor, if required
• Not smoke for a specified duration as directed by the surgeon
• Complete any pressing home or office related tasks in advance of the procedure to enjoy a comfortable recovery period
• Arrange for a responsible person to drive them back home after the outpatient neck lift plastic surgery
• If required, arrange for aftercare for a few days
• Apply for leave from the workplace for around one week

The patient should follow the surgeon’s preparatory guidelines in a dedicated manner to achieve safe and predictable surgical outcomes.

A Day before Surgery

The patient should undertake the following a day prior to their neck lift cosmetic surgery:

• Rest properly and get a good night’s sleep prior to the surgery
• Avoid eating and drinking for around eight hours before the neck lift procedure
• Do not consume alcohol for a minimum of 48 hours prior to the procedure
• Avoid wearing any nail paint, makeup, contact lenses, body piercings, or jewelry on the day of the surgery
• Wear loose fitting and comfortable clothing with front buttons on the day of the procedure
• Diabetics should have their vital parameters assessed on the morning of the procedure

Other Aspects

The patient may purchase a few essential items such as pain medications, loose fitting clothing, extra pillows, and ice packs, and stock these at home in advance of the procedure. They may choose to create a personal ‘recovery station’ near their bedside to enjoy a more relaxed recovery at home.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Roger Tsai receives patients from West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for neck lift.

For more information on cosmetic plastic surgery procedures and treatments by Beverly Hills board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Roger Tsai, MD please click here or call us at 310.276.1190. Taking patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and other surrounding cities.