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Neck Lift
Do you want people to think you've lost a lot of weight? You could sweat it out in the gym or you might want to consider a neck lift. A neck lift is one of those procedures that many people don’t recognize and consequently attribute the improvement in your appearance to weight loss.

Sometimes an unattractive neck is the consequence of time and gravity; other times it is caused by significant weight loss. No matter what brought you to this point, we are here to help you look and feel both thinner and younger than you ever imagined with a neck lift in Panama.

Prior to Surgery
Any necessary precautions prior to surgery will be outlined for you in the treatment plan. If you require pre-op therapy, you will receive the proper instructions. If you are a smoker, you may be asked to stop for a time prior to your surgery. You might also be asked to refrain from using vitamin E (in large does), aspirin or anti-inflammatory medicines since they can lead to increased bleeding during surgery.

The Procedure
A neck lift is actually a set of procedures used to enhance the appearance of your neck:

Cervicoplasty is the procedure used to remove excess skin. Similar to a platysmaplasty, your surgeon will make incisions under your chin and behind your ears in order to trim parts of the skin and lift it into place. Once located, the skin will be secured with tissue glue or stitches. The cervicoplasty can be completed in about two to four hours, depending on the complexity of your procedure.

Platysmaplasty removes or alters neck muscles to eliminate “turkey wattle”. To perform this procedure, your surgeon makes incisions under your chin and behind your ears to access the platysma (neck muscle) and manipulate it accordingly. Sometimes, that may even mean removing some muscle in order to eliminate the sagging. Your surgeon may also use permanent sutures to hold the tissue in place.

Liposuction, if needed, can be done to remove excess fat. During liposuction, your surgeon will make a small incision below the chin and remove the excess fat. If you are undergoing multiple procedures during your neck lift, it is very common for plastic surgeons to begin with this procedure.

Botox injections may also be used if you have fullness or “bands” in the neck area.

After Your Surgery
Once your surgeon has finished your neck lift in Panama, he or she will fit you with a compression bandage that you will have to wear for at least one week, unless instructed otherwise. It's important to follow his or her instructions to ensure proper recovery. In addition you should to be off work for 10 to 15 days and avoid strenuous activity for about three weeks.

Risks
After you have your Panama neck lift, you will have swelling and bruising that can last for several days. There may be tightness or tingling, and different sensations including burning or pulling. You also will experience numbness. As with any surgery, you run the risk of infection. If you have unusual discharge from the incision site, such as pus, contact your doctor immediately. Although it's very rare, you could have an allergic reaction to the anesthesia.

While there is always an element of risk, having an American-trained surgeon, a professional staff and a world-class hospital make your Panama brow lift at Hospital Punta Pacifica, Affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, a safe and rewarding procedure.