Face Lift and Neck Lift – To Restore the Elasticity of Your Skin

Are you worried about your face and willing to get rid of the skin folds on the cheeks, jawline and neck skin? Then do not worry, CI Plastic Surgery is here to help you in a better way. Moreover, losing skin elasticity at the age of 40 above is a common issue but the use of numerous skincare products at that age is not the right deal. So, the right path to retain the skin elasticity is to go for the best Plastic Surgery Center in Chicago.

CI Plastic Surgery is well-known for the best Face Lift Plastic Surgery in Chicago. Face Lift (rhytidectomy) is the best cosmetic surgical procedure that is done to restore skin elasticity such as the hanging cheeks, jawlines and more. It is the major procedure done by the experienced surgeons to redefine the shape of the face, as well as, the neck in neck lift surgery. CI Plastic Surgery, being the top Plastic Surgery Center in Chicago offers various services to make you experience the bright and natural life again.

Before this operation, our surgeon will thoroughly go through the patient’s medical history such as blood pressure, cigarette smoking, drug use, allergies, skin conditions and more, being one of the Best Plastic Surgeons in Chicago. This is done to reduce future complications by using the proper medications before going for the facelift and neck lift surgeries. As we know, surgeries come with some complications such as bleeding, complications of anesthesia, damage to facial nerves, bleeding under the skin - hematoma, infection, thick scarring, blood clots, skin loss and swelling which can be cured with proper cosmetic procedures offered by highly qualified and experienced professionals. Dr. Dhaval Patel is one of the Best Plastic Surgeons in Chicago whose hands-on experience in plastic surgeries made him a well-known surgeon in Chicago. He is also being recognized as the Winner of Multiple Patient’s Choice, best plastic surgeon in Chicagoland area and realself top 100 surgeon awards.

When the neck doesn’t match with the upper facial appearance, then simply going for the neck lift surgery is the best solution. In most cases, we see the neck aging before the face which is more unsatisfying and uncommon. CI Plastic Surgery is well-known for the best Neck Lift Surgery in Chicago to retain the skin elasticity of your neck. Neck Lift has the set of procedures to improve the skin elasticity –

• Platysmaplasty is the process of removing or altering the neck muscles.
• Cervicoplasty is the process of removing excess skin.

The neck lift surgery takes around 2-3 hours and of course, the time may vary if you have a neck lift with the facelift, liposuction, or other surgeries. One must be in good health in order to undergo the neck lift, facelift, brow lift, and other surgeries. If you have weak and loose neck muscles with the appearance of turkey wattle, then going for the platysmaplasty surgery is the best option. The surgeon will make an incision under the chin and behind the ears to tighten the skin and underlying muscles. Brow lift surgery in Chicago is also a famous surgery which is done to improve the appearance of the forehead. CI Plastic Surgery is the best center and well-known for Neck Lift Surgery in Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Oak Brook, Orland Park, and many other locations.

If you have too much skin in the neck area, then Cervicoplasty surgery is the right choice. This is the major surgery done to trim the excess skin and improving the appearance of the neck with perfect skin elasticity. It is strongly recommended to maintain good health before and after the Neck Lift Surgery in Chicago. If you are a smoker, avoid smoking for at least two weeks before the surgery and four weeks after the surgery to reduce complications. Maintaining a proper diet is necessary before and after the surgery for proper healing. Face Lift Plastic Surgery in Chicago also known for its No Scar Facelift with fillers, toxins, and Facetyte radio frequency.  

If you have too much fat in the neck area, then going for liposuction is the best choice before the neck lift surgery. However, if you are undergoing multiple procedures like a facelift, neck lift, brow lift or other surgeries then the surgeon will begin with the liposuction part. This takes around 1hr if you undergo only for a liposuction procedure and it takes around 4-5 hours for an overall facelift, neck lift, and liposuction parts. A small incision is made below the chin to remove excess fat and will be stitched and bandaged. Choosing one of the famous Liposuction Plastic Surgeons in Chicago is also a major step to take before undergoing such major surgeries. Dr. Dhaval Patel is a famous surgeon in Chicago, known for his successful plastic surgeries and he is one of the best Mayo Clinic Trained Plastic Surgeon. We also have plastic surgery centers in other locations such as Barrington, Naperville, St. Charles, Elgin, Geneva, Wheaton and many more.

Following are the steps followed in Face Lift and Neck Lift Surgery:

Anesthesia:

As facelift surgery is a major procedure, proper medications are administered for your comfort during the operation. Basically, facelift and neck lift surgeries are performed using general anesthesia as the overall procedure can take around 2-5 hours. Sedation and local anesthesia are used during less extensive procedures.

Incision:

Being one of the Best Plastic Surgeons in Chicago, our surgeon will communicate with the patients to know their expectations before the operation. Further, Incisions are made on both sides of the face, in front and around the ear, then down to the lower scalp. The incision is also made down the chin for a neck lift, as a part of a neck lift surgery.

Recovery:

After completion of the facelift and neck lift surgeries, a bandage might be placed around your face and neck to reduce the swellings and bruising. In most of the cases, you may experience some unusual pain after surgery, but it is totally temporary. Following the instructions of the surgeon after completion of the surgery is necessary to heal faster. Avoid improper food and it’s better to maintain a healthy diet for fast recovery. Of course, it takes around 3-4weeks for complete recovery and the reason for maintaining a proper diet is to reduce future complications.

Results:

To achieve proper results, protecting the skin after surgery is more important. Our surgeon is always there to take care of our patients if there are any complications observed after the surgery. Our surgeon Dr. Dhaval Patel is best known for Face Lift, Neck Lift Plastic Surgery in Chicago and his immense experience will ensure that you will not face any complications after the surgery.