12 Jun Facelift or Neck Lift in Montreal, Quebec.
Facelift or Neck Lift in Montreal, Quebec.
Facelift or Neck Lift: Making the Right Choice for Your Desired Result.
Choosing between a facelift and a neck lift depends on your specific concerns and desired outcomes. Both procedures can significantly enhance your appearance, but they target different areas and address different issues.
Neck Lift (Lower Rhytidectomy)
Purpose:
A neck lift focuses on the neck area, addressing issues such as a double chin, loose neck skin, and neck bands.
Ideal Candidates:
A facelift primarily addresses sagging skin, deep creases, and loss of muscle tone in the lower two-thirds of the face. It can also improve the jawline and reduce marionette lines.
Ideal Candidates:
Individuals with sagging cheeks.
Those with deep nasolabial folds (lines running from the nose to the mouth).
People experiencing jowls (sagging skin along the jawline).
Those with loose, hanging skin and deep wrinkles on the face.
Procedure:
Typically involves making incisions around the hairline and ears to lift and tighten the underlying tissues and remove excess skin.
Recovery:
Recovery can take several weeks, with most people returning to normal activities within 2-4 weeks.
Neck Lift (Lower Rhytidectomy)
Purpose:
A neck lift focuses on the neck area, addressing issues such as a double chin, loose neck skin, and neck bands.
Ideal Candidates:
Individuals with excess skin or fat under the chin (double chin).
Those with sagging or wrinkled neck skin.
People with prominent neck bands (platysmal bands).
Procedure:
Involves making incisions behind the ears and sometimes under the chin to remove excess skin and tighten neck muscles.
Recovery:
Similar to a facelift, recovery can take several weeks, with most people resuming normal activities within 2-4 weeks.
Combined Procedures
Many people choose to have both a facelift and neck lift simultaneously for a more comprehensive rejuvenation. Combining these procedures can provide a more harmonious and balanced outcome.
Decision Factors
Specific Concerns: Identify whether your primary concerns are with your face, neck, or both.
Desired Results: Consider the results you hope to achieve and whether a combined approach might be best.
Cost and Recovery Time: Combining procedures might be more cost-effective and involve a single recovery period.
Consultation with a Certified Surgeon: Dr. Edouard Coeugniet is a board-certified plastic surgeon that can evaluate your facial anatomy, discuss your goals, and recommend the best procedure(s) for you.
At Dr. Edouard Coeugniet Plastic Surgery office, we will take every step to minimise your risks, so you enjoy a safe and successful surgery and recovery process. With our extensive experience and expertise in this procedure, you can rest assured we will help you achieve the best possible results. Results from a neck lift are considered long-lasting, particularly if you care for the skin after your surgery by using regular sun protection and high-quality skin care products. Over time, the effects of ageing may begin to creep in once again, necessitating another treatment or procedure to maintain your more youthful appearance.