**Neck Lift Surgery in Turkey: Causes, Procedures, and Solutions**

Neck Lift (Neck Lift Surgery) in Turkey

Aging is something that humans cannot escape due to the nature of our existence. Particularly when dependent on body type and life conditions, this process that occurs prematurely in some individuals is no longer considered inevitable.

Especially sagging and wrinkles that develop with age in the face and neck region are now being tightened with the latest technology to achieve a more vibrant and firm appearance. This lifting procedure can be performed either surgically or non-surgically.

In this article we have prepared for you, we will try to answer all the questions wondered about neck lift procedures.

Causes of Sagging and Wrinkles in the Neck Region

There are several reasons for sagging and wrinkles that occur in the face and especially in the neck region of individuals. We can list these reasons for you as follows:

• Sagging and wrinkles caused by genetic factors,
• Significant weight gain and loss,
• Problems with posture and sleeping positions,
• Salivary gland enlargement and sagging and similar causes can lead to sagging and wrinkles.

What is Neck Lift Surgery?

Neck lift surgery is a procedure in which the neck region that has become sagging and wrinkled due to certain factors is restored to its original form through specific incisions. Although this procedure is usually preferred by middle-aged and older patients, it is also performed to tighten the sagging skin of people who have lost significant weight.

How is Neck Lift Surgery Performed?

Before undergoing neck lift surgery, the patient and doctor should meet for a pre-operative consultation and prepare a surgical plan. The general condition of the area where the procedure will be performed and the extent of lifting required should be among the considerations.

If the patient uses alcohol and cigarettes before surgery, they must quit. This cessation will shorten wound healing time while increasing the permanence of the surgery. Information about medications being used and past medical history should be shared with the doctor. If the patient is using blood-thinning medications, they should discontinue them under doctor supervision to prevent unnecessary bleeding during surgery.

With general anesthesia, the surgery typically lasts 3-5 hours depending on the patient's condition. Incisions are usually made in the pre-auricular region, below the earlobe, behind the ear, within the hairline, or under the chin. Because these incisions are generally very small, the likelihood of scarring is minimal.

Neck Lift Surgery Methods

During neck lift surgery, there are several methods that can be used to perform the lifting procedure. We can briefly explain these to you as follows:

• Face and Neck Lift Method,
• Liposuction Method,
• Neck Suspension Method,

What Should be Done Before Neck Lift Surgery?

• Before surgery, the patient should provide information about themselves to the doctor. Among this information should be detailed accounts of medications used, past illnesses, previous surgical procedures, and familial genetic diseases.
• Before surgery, tests and examinations should be performed to determine whether the patient has any adverse reactions to anesthesia. If there is an adverse condition, it should be addressed or the surgery should be cancelled.
• Neck lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia. For this reason, the doctor's instructions must be followed precisely. Food and drink should be stopped at least 6 hours before the surgery begins.
• To prevent unnecessary bleeding during or after surgery, blood-thinning medications or other medications that affect blood thinning should be discontinued.
• For faster healing, greater permanence of the surgery, and normal blood circulation, alcohol and cigarette use should be stopped at least 10 days before surgery.

What Should be Done After Neck Lift Surgery?

• After surgery, the surgical area should not get wet for approximately 4 days.
• To ensure faster healing, the break from cigarette use should continue. This period is approximately 2 weeks.
• For the first 7 days after surgery, blood-thinning medications should not be used. These medications can cause unnecessary bleeding at wound incision sites.
• Strenuous and jarring exercises should be avoided during the first weeks.
• For approximately 15 days after surgery, solarium, sauna, or hot water should be avoided.
• After surgery, the patient should use sunscreen to protect the wound area especially from direct sunlight.

Non-Surgical Neck Lift Applications

For those who fear going under the knife, there are 3 different non-surgical neck lift methods available. We can explain these to you as follows:

• Neck Lift with Ultherapy Method; With this method, tissues located under the skin are targeted. Sound waves are applied to the tissues to activate them. These reactivated tissues begin to produce collagen.
• Neck Lift with Thermage Method; In this method, tissues under the skin are activated with radiofrequency. Activated tissues resume collagen production.
• Neck Suspension with Thread Method; This is a lifting procedure performed with medical threads that have no harm or side effects on the skin.

Neck Lift Prices in Turkey

The vast majority of aesthetic surgeries performed in Turkey result successfully. Foreign nationals who are aware of these successful outcomes particularly prefer Turkey for many aesthetic procedures such as neck lift, rhinoplasty, facelift, and brow lift.

Several factors play a role in Turkey being preferred for treatments: the size and complete equipment of hospitals, doctors being specialists and experienced in their fields, quick and accurate answers to all questions, all service personnel assisting patients being friendly and understanding, opportunities for vacation after surgery in Turkey, and affordable costs for treatment, food, accommodation, and other needs.

If you also wish to have neck lift surgery in Turkey:

• If you come to Turkey through us, we can facilitate your visa procedures with an invitation letter sent by us to the consulate. Additionally, you can contact us to find answers to all your questions and obtain detailed price information.