What is Necklift Surgery?

The necklift is a cosmetic surgical procedure to refine the neck by tightening the loose skin, getting rid of neck banding, and excess fat deposits so as to provide a sharper neck line. Dr. Tolga Çakıl’s technique ensures avoidance of the overly tight look that was usually apparent from the older methods and creates natural, youthful contours. It often is performed together with a lower facelift for simultaneous rejuvenation of the neck and jowls but can be performed alone when only the neck needs treatment. An anterior neck lift is an excellent option for younger patients-only those between 18 and 40 years of age-presenting with only neck sagging that needs improvement without interference with the lower face.

Ideal Candidates for Neck Lift Surgery

A neck lift is most suitable for those with visible drooping, laxity, or banding of the neck skin desiring an improvement in neck contours without a full facelift. In patients who are between 18 and 40 years of age, where sagging in the neck occurs in isolation, an anterior neck lift serving to address only the neck will yield a refreshing appearance. Dr. Tolga Çakıl’s individual approach to neck lifting allows him to perform either a traditional or an isolated neck lift and enables personalized planning for natural and harmonious results.

Surgical Procedure of Neck Lift Surgery

Neck lift surgery involves the deeper structures of tissues to provide long-lasting effects. This generally involves the elevation and repositioning of the platysma muscle to a more youthful position. When necessary, a platysmaplasty is performed which tightens the muscles across the sides and center of the neck. This reduces banding while smoothening the skin. Anterior neck lift for younger patients focuses on the front of the neck area to improve drooping there without incorporating the lower face. Dr. Tolga Çakıl’s advanced technique includes an incision underneath the muscle layer instead of the skin surface, minimizing the occurrence of bruising and swelling. After the necessary adjustments to the underlying tissues, additional skin is meticulously removed and sutured through unobtrusive incisions-usually behind the ears-for a natural appearance with minimal visible scarring.

Recovery Procedure after Neck Lift

The neck lift technique adopted by Dr. Tolga Çakıl facilitates easy and quick recovery. There is less bleeding and bruising post-surgery. Patients are generally well, within days, and by the end of the first week they are able to go out socially without any problem. Any residual bruising or swelling can easily be hidden with scarves or high-collared shirts. By two weeks, most patients are comfortable with their hair up as the scars from the incisions are inconspicuous and have fallen behind the ears. It is also for this reason, due to less invasiveness of the procedure, that one who undergoes an anterior neck lift for an isolated neck sagging can be assured of a quick recovery.

Longevity & Benefits of Neck Lift Surgery

Generally speaking, neck lift results last anywhere between 10 to 15 years, though this varies with factors like age, skin condition, lifestyle, and health. Naturally rejuvenated results are achieved with the technique developed by Dr. Tolga Çakıl, accentuating the neck and the jawline without the pulled and tight appearance seen in traditional methods. His method involves deeper tissue elevation and a gentle skin redraping to provide a soft, youthful appearance that tends to balance facial harmony. In younger patients, anterior neck lift alone offers durable enhancement of neck contours without the need for a full face-and-neck lift, thereby assuring long-lasting aesthetic results.