February 27, 2023 Author : Luís Lamas Azevedo Facial and neck sagging, with more or less wrinkles and expression lines, are the great stigmas of neck and face aging. They make the expression darker and sadder, which often contrasts with someone young and active spirit. The neck and face lift is the main procedure in the area aesthetic surgery for facial rejuvenation . It restores the contour of the face, eliminating excess skin and expression wrinkles; It thus restores the beauty lost over the years and ensures a natural look, without a “stretched” and artificial appearance. How is a neck and face lift performed? In the neck and face lift, the tissues of the face and neck that have become more flaccid and have been "falling" over the years are repositioned . The procedure is performed under general anesthesia; In most cases the period of hospitalization does not exceed 1 day; The intervention is carried out on the deep tissues, so that rejuvenation is more effective and natural; Scars are left around the ears, and are imperceptible after a few weeks; Neck and face lift is a well-tolerated, non-painful intervention that does not imply functional limitation; On average, the social and work limitation is about 2 weeks and physical activity can be resumed after 6 weeks. The neck and face lift can be performed only in the face (total or segmental), or it can encompass the face and neck , in which case it is a complete neck and face lift. A segmental face lift involves specific areas of the face, for example: Lifting of the lower third, which corrects the lower region of the face; Medium third lift, which corrects the central region, including the cheekbones and nasolabial folds. An isolated neck lift can also be performed, in which rejuvenation is limited to the neck. Simultaneously with the neck and face lift, other facial rejuvenation interventions can be carried out, for example: Face lift; Eyebrow lifting; Blepharoplasty. Several surgical techniques can be used to perform a neck and face lift. The deep plane facelift is currently the reference technique due to its effectiveness and safety, as well as the possibility of obtaining long-lasting and natural results. Who can have a neck and face lift? There is no specific age for performing a neck and face lift. Its indication can be placed whenever important signs of facial aging are present , for example; Deep orbital or nasolabial folds; Deep nasolabial folds; Facial sagging; Neck laxity. This facial rejuvenation option has had a growing demand in recent years, which is related to its effectiveness, safety, quality of results obtained, and mainly due to its durability. Meet the reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery clinical team from Hospital da Luz network. The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
