NECK LIFT SURGERY
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As skin wrinkles and loses its elasticity and undesirable bands of fat accumulate in certain areas, more and more people look to surgery in order to address these changes in appearance.
Here at Panthea, we provide neck lift surgery for patients in both Sydney and Canberra. Offering cutting edge surgical techniques and innovations. Our team of medical experts are passionate and dedicated to our patient’s welfare.
Get in touch with us today to book your initial consultation.
WHY GET NECK LIFT SURGERY IS CONSIDERED? 
A youthful and ideal neck is often presented as taut, slim and angular and is defined by its sharp borders, most notably at the jowl line, as well as the cervicomental angle (the jaw-to-neck transition at the Adam’s apple). The neck is made up of the same basic structures that define the face:
- a skeleton, which is sparser here and is only represented as bony anchors (the lower border of the jaws, the Adam’s apple and the collar bone);
- skin and subcutaneous fat;
- the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) or mimetic muscles of facial expression (platysma, the muscle that causes the banding of the neck); and
- deeper structures such as the submandibular gland.
- Face lift surgery is one of Dr Farhadieh’s areas of special interest and training. He has co-authored multiple plastic surgery textbook chapters on this topic.
Various approaches have been used to address these problems and Dr Farhadieh will discuss what would be best suited to your needs. Where a small incision under the chin is needed, the skin’s natural creases can camouflage it. An incision around the ears allows access to the neck. This incision is often an extension of the facelift part of the operation. It is important that in any rejuvenation approach to the neck and face, the whole face is considered. A piece-by-piece approach to facial rejuvenation surgery can enhance other problems areas, so it’s important to look at all area at once.
A combination of mimetic muscle manipulation, fat resection and re-draping of the neck with excision of this excess skin results in a rejuvenated appearance. This re-establishes the sharper and well-defined angles of the neck and jaw.
The operation is performed under general anaesthetic with an overnight admission. After discharge, a follow-up appointment is made 5–7 days. Some swelling and bruising is to be expected, but this usually resolves by the end of the second week. However, recovery varies between individuals. Complications are an inherent risk to all surgeries, these include asymmetry, scarring, infection, bleeding and sensory changes. Your relationship with your surgeon is the most important aspect of this journey. We are dedicated to being there with you for every step of the journey.
BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION TODAY 
Get in touch with Panthea Clinics today to book your consultation with either our Sydney or Canberra team. Committed to providing unparalleled surgical solutions for a range of surgeries – from breast lifts, reductions and augmentations to Abdominoplasty & Breast Surgerys – you can have peace of mind knowing that your experience will be second to none.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, neck lift surgery is intricate surgery, which deals with the face and neck. General anaesthesia and overnight admissions are the safest way to undertake this surgery.
Immediately after surgery, yes, but the incisions are placed in such a way that once healed they will not be easily visible or noticed. From time to time, scar abnormalities or some skin loss might occur as a result of surgery. These can be managed conservatively, occasionally requiring secondary surgery.
This can vary from patient to patient. The majority of swelling resolves within the first 7–10 days. Most patients are out and about by the end of the second week. Any remaining swelling is usually gone within 4 weeks.
All humans have some intrinsic asymmetry to their face and body, and in adequately trained hands noticeable persistent postoperative asymmetry is rare. Occasionally the lower branches of the facial nerve are bruised during surgery, but this tends to recover within a matter of weeks. The literature indicates the risk of permanent injury is approximately 1%.
The face and neck are amongst the most intricate parts of the body and their importance in projecting our sense of ‘self’ is clear. Performing neck lift surgery is often thought of as a subspecialty amongst plastic surgeons and those who are interested seek further training beyond basic plastic surgical qualifications. Dr Farhadieh has an interest in facial surgery and has undertaken two separate clinical fellowships in London, England, focusing on the face from both cosmetic and reconstructive perspectives. You are in the safest and best trained hands with us.
Dr Farhadieh believes that the relationship between doctor and patient is sacred and privileged. Our practice is based on compassion, honesty, transparency and, above all, patient welfare. We pride ourselves on making sure that you feel supported at all times. We will be available during all stages of your journey and will schedule short-, medium- and long-term follow-ups as part of our overall practice.
1. There are some general risks associated with ANY operation, which include:
a) Infection in surgical wounds with resultant redness, pain and possible discharge. In severe cases, wounds could break open and need to be washed out and debrided prior to being closed.
b) Possible bleeding in surgical wound(s) with swelling or bruising.
c) Secretions may accumulate in the lungs and cause a chest infection.
d) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
e) Death is possible during or after an operation following severe complications.
f) Smoking significantly increases the risk of complications. Therefore, you should completely stop smoking at least 4 weeks prior to surgery, and refrain from smoking for at least 4 weeks.
2. The following facts, risks and complications apply specifically to THIS operation:
a) There are always scars following this procedure. The location and extent have been explained in full. Every effort will be made to make them as inconspicuous as possible.
1. This may be simply in front of or into the hairline, ear and extending to behind the ear into the hairline.
2. And/or include a 4-5 cm incision under the chin.
3. Thickening or poor aesthetic healing may follow any surgical scar.
b) Delayed healing at times occurs along the margins of the incisions and occasionally there is some loss along the skin edges requiring prolonged dressings or additional surgery for correction. This is more common in smokers and men. The areas of loss often heal with excellent aesthetic outcome occasionally requiring secondary surgery.
c) Smokers have a significantly greater risk of skin loss and wound healing complications. Dr Farhadieh expects an undertaking of not smoking for 4 weeks prior and 4 weeks after the surgery.
d) There will be swelling in the face, which may occasionally persist for several weeks and, in rare cases longer, following the procedure.
e) There may be discolouration of the skin (black and blue) for a few weeks.
f) There may be scattered areas of numbness over the face and neck following surgery, which may persist for an indefinite period of time; usually this settles completely within the first few months from surgery. Very rarely there may be burning or pain as the result of the surgery in the related operated field. Whilst this often settles down with time it may be permanent.
g) No guarantee has been made as to the amount of improvement either in terms of apparent age or the permanency of the result.
h) Some patients may develop hypertrophic scars or keloids, which may require additional treatment and incur extra costs payable by the patient. I realise this can happen even though the surgery has been performed correctly and without complication.
i) Any special conditions I may have, such as high blood pressure, etc., means my risk of undesirable side effects is greater than normal and I have considered that factor for added risk in my decision of whether or not to proceed with the surgery.
j) It is possible, though unusual (<2%), to experience a bleeding episode during or immediately after surgery. Should postoperative bleeding occur, it may require emergency treatment and surgery to drain accumulated blood, and/or a blood transfusion. I will not take any Aspirin or anti-inflammatory medication for ten days before and after surgery, as this may increase the risk of bleeding.
k) Infection is unusual after this type of surgery. Should an infection occur, treatment including antibiotics or additional surgery may be necessary.
l) Deeper structures such as nerves, blood vessels and muscles may be damaged during the course of the surgery. The potential for this to occur varies depends on where in the body surgery is being performed. Injury to deeper structures may be temporary or permanent. Most serious complication of permanent facial nerve injury resulting in facial asymmetry is approximately 0.3%-1%. Some temporary weakness in the facial nerve branches is expected from the surgery (up to 10% of cases).
m) Salivary gland leaks may occur as the result of surgery requiring further treatment and impacting the final outcome.
n) Although rare, any asymmetry as a result of facial nerve or musculature manipulation or damaged may require revision surgery in time and may never be completely rectified.
o) Scarring may be hypertrophic, keloid unsightly and may be permanent.
p) You may not be satisfied with the final aesethetic results.
q) Bone substitutes may be necessary in some cases to achieve optimal facial symmetry and long last results. This increases both the time and cost of surgery as it incurs a separate cost for the material. In rare cases these may become infected and require excision.
r) It is recognised that, during the course of the operation, unforeseen conditions may necessitate additional or different procedures than those outlined. Also, emergency conditions may require performance of additional medical procedures.
s) The practice of medicine and surgery is not an exact science, and no guarantees can been made to me as to the results of the operation or procedure; nor are there any guarantees against unfavourable results.
t) The aim of face and neck lift surgery is improvement rather than perfection. Further operations may occasionally be required to improve the results. You may not satisfied with the final outcome.
