Common Myths about Neck Lifts
Neck lift surgery isn’t as commonly known in the plastic surgery world, but it’s a body lift procedure that can have a dramatic impact on the age of your face. As you get older, your neck becomes one of the first areas to show signs of aging. Your skin starts to lose its firmness, the muscles become looser, and excess fat starts to accumulate. Gravity then starts to pull downward, causing your neck to appear loose and flabby, which makes you look older than you really are. Like other plastic surgery procedures, the neck lift has a few myths surrounding it.
Here are the most common ones and the facts behind them.
Myth #1: Neck Lifts are Permanent
Body lift procedures are not permanent and are vulnerable to being undone if you don’t take proper care of yourself. Your body will still continue to age and will be affected by that process. However, you can get the most out of your neck lift procedure as long as you are careful and take care of yourself.
Myth #2: Neck Lifts Keep You From Aging
Nothing is going to stop you from getting older. It’s just a fact of life. A neck lift, however, can take 10 to 15 years away from your appearance. As long as you have the results of your neck lift, you’ll be able to keep those years away.
Myth #3: Neck Lifts Leave Noticeable Scars
If you get your procedure done from a skilled plastic surgeon, you won’t have noticeable scars. Neck lifts are usually performed by making very small incisions behind your ears and under your chin or along the jaw line. You will have scars from the procedure, but a good surgeon will keep them from being obvious.
Myth #4: Neck Lifts are Only for Older People
A neck lift can be beneficial to you at pretty much any point in your adult life. People can start to show signs of aging well into their early 30s and 40s. You’ll need to consult with a plastic surgeon to decide if the procedure is right for you, but don’t feel like you have to wait until you’re “older” to enjoy looking younger.
If you would like to learn more about the neck lift procedure and find out if you’re a good candidate for one, call (310) 275-2467 to schedule a patient consultation with Dr. Nassif. Dr. Nassif has been a plastic surgeon for over twenty years and has experience in basically every form of plastic surgery. His dedication to his patients and high-quality results make him one of the best facial plastic surgeon in the industry.