FACE
Direct necklift
A direct necklift is a different procedure to the one typically performed alongside a facelit.
It is an operation that removes loose sagging skin from the front of your neck only — the so-called “turkey waddle” — to improve your neck contour. It does not address sagging in your cheeks or jowls.
It is the simplest type of necklift and recovery is much quicker than other techniques. The drawback is that it leaves a scar along the midline of your neck. It is especially effective for men, who can conceal the scar in a beard.
ANAESTHETIC
General anaesthetic
OPERATING TIME
1.5 hrs of pure surgical time
HOSPITAL
1 night in hospital, no drains
WORK
Between 1 to 2 weeks off
EXCERSISE
None for 4 weeks
BRA
Surgical bra for 6 weeks
FOLLOW UP
1 week with the nurse 2-3 weeks with Mr Pantelides
DRIVING
Must be able to make an emergency stop, typically 2 weeks
PAIN
Additional long acting local anaesthesia given during the surgery, combined with oral analgesia afterwards, should keep you very comfortable during your recovery