Neck Lift Thousand Oaks

Neck lift surgery pricing will differ from patient to patient, based on the amount of excess skin laxity and degree of loss of contour in the neck, and on whether you undergo any additional procedures in tandem, such as a facelift. Our team will provide you with a surgical estimate at the time of your consultation.

During your neck lift, you will be sedated or be under the effects of anesthesia Dr. Tansavatdi will provide you pain medications for after your surgery, which should keep you comfortable as you heal. In Dr. Tansavatdi’s experience, her patients typically require stronger pain medications for the first night and are able to use Tylenol and other non-narcotics for the remainder of their recovery. Most patients describe tightness and discomfort which typically resolves several weeks after surgery.

There are general risks that can happen with any surgery and may include the risk of bleeding, infection, asymmetry, unfavorable scarring, and prolonged swelling. There are also specific risks associated with necklift surgery that Dr. Tansavatdi will review with you before your surgery. These risks include prolonged numbness or pain, nerve injury, hematoma requiring drainage, and recurrence of the signs of aging requiring a revision. Though careful attention is taken by Dr. Tansavatdi to minimize the risks of neck lift surgery, she cannot guarantee a perfect surgery without complications. The occurrence of these risks of necklift surgery are low and are often managed favorably by Dr. Tansavatdi and her team.

Dr. Tansavatdi will determine the surgical plan at your consultation which dictates the degree of work and length of time for the surgery. If neck work is performed under the chin only, then the surgery may take 2 hours while any work performed through incisions around the ears will take longer as there is more dissection to accomplish the goal and usually takes 4 hours or more. Surgery is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia, or local anesthesia with sedation.

After a neck lift, you will have several small scars and these are usually hard to identify because of the chosen placement of the incisions by Dr. Tansavatdi. These scars can be found within the hairline, behind the ears or beneath the chin depending on the technique used by Dr. Tansavatdi to address your neck. You will typically be able to cover your scars with make-up as they heal over the course of 2-4 weeks. Dr. Tansavatdi recommends the use of silicone scar gel to improve the appearance of the scars as they heal.

Dr. Tansavatdi has experience performing revision neck lift surgeries. Revision surgeries are challenging and can be successfully performed as long as the goals are reasonable and achievable. Dr. Tansavatdi will perform a detailed physical evaluation and assessment of your goals, and create a customized plan for revising your neck lift results.There are limitations to the outcome from any surgery specifically as it relates to the presence of scars from previous surgeries and Dr. Tansavatid will determine if revision surgery is right for you.