Neck Lift

Necklift surgery is ideal for those who wish to restore an aesthetically pleasing neck-chin angle. It is often combined with a facelift though can often be performed on its own if the problem resides only in the neck.

Patients who seek facial rejuvenation are often more concerned about physical changes in the neck than changes in the jowl or nasolabial folds.

One of the first places that will show signs of ageing is the neck. The skin begins to lose elasticity, causing the jowls to droop. This can also occur as a result of massive weight loss. This can often cause people to appear older than they actually are, and begin to dislike their appearance. Fortunately, a neck lift can help to restore your youthful appearance.

Centre for Surgery specialise in the minimally invasive trampoline neck lift.

1. Over 10 years experience with all types of facial rejuvenation surgery – traditional necklift, trampoline necklift and FaceTite + Morpheus8
2. We regularly treat patients who travel from overseas to our London Marylebone cosmetic surgery clinic
3. Our surgeons are UK trained NHS consultant plastic surgeons who live and work in London. We don’t work with ‘fly-in, fly-out’ surgeons. This is very important because whilst your surgeon takes all precautions to minimise facelift complications, complications can and do occur and our surgeons are readily available to manage any issues if and when they arise.
4. We own and manage our own surgical facilities. Properly performed neck lift procedures takes time (often 3-4 hours for a comprehensive facelift) and should not be rushed. Our surgeons performs a maximum of two necklift procedures in a day. We do not cram 3-4 procedures into one day like other providers. You want your surgeon to be well-rested and mentally and physically sharp to perform facelift surgery which is a very complex procedure to get the very best results.

Our clinic at 106 Crawford Street, Marylebone in London was recently inspected and rated as good across all 5 domains.

Dr Antonios Mitsakos is a fully qualified plastic and cosmetic surgeon. His name appears on the GMC register for plastic surgery (GMC number: 6148715). He completed his plastic surgery training at the world-renowned St Thomas Hospital in London. Dr Mitsakos has performed reconstructive surgery in his NHS roles and his expertise in doing this forms the foundation of his aesthetic practice.

He has extensive experience in performing all aspects of facial rejuvenation surgery including blepharoplasty, browlift, facelift and necklift surgery. Dr Mitsakos regularly combines facial fat grafting with facelift surgery to volumise and create projection – restoring the natural contours of the youthful face.

Dr Antonios is also a highly regarded teacher and trainer of non-surgical aesthetic techniques to the next generation of doctors. He currently holds highest level 7 accredited trainer status. His friendly, relaxed yet confident manner is frequently remarked upon by many of his former trainees.

Dr Mitsakos specialises in minimally invasive surgical techniques to minimise scarring and is proficient in the FaceTite procedure and the trampoline neck lift. Meticulous preoperative planning is very important to Dr Mitsakos to achieve optimal results and he follows very strict clinical protocols for all his patients.

At consultation, Dr Mitsakos will listen to your specific needs and requirements and where appropriate will tailor a bespoke surgical solution using Crisalix 3D imaging to visualise how you could look after your procedure.

Factors such as massive weight loss or simply naturally ageing can cause the neck and jaw to change appearance and lose skin elasticity. This can cause you to have excess skin on the neck, or feel as if your neck is too thick or heavy.

A neck lift aims to reshape your neck and jaw, removing any drooping, sagging skin and making you appear younger.

If you are wishing to have a full facial rejuvenation, you may also wish to undertake other surgeries at the same time as a neck lift, including FaceTite, facelift, brow lift, blepharoplasty or cheek augmentation.

Surgeons at Centre for Surgery in London are pleased to be using a fantastic new concept in necklifting that is able to replicate the results from a traditional necklift but without any of the scars, risks or downtime of traditional neck lift surgery.

The trampoline necklift is a minimally invasive method to recreate aesthetically pleasing contours at the junction of the face and neck. It can often be combined with a short scar facelift if there are concurrent signs of facial aging including jowls and midface descent. The first step is always submental or neck liposuction to reduce fat deposits and loosen the skin from its underlying attachments to facilitate accurate placement of the specialised sutures used during the trampoline neck lift part of the procedure.

Now we have gone a step further and combined the FaceTite skin tightening procedure with the trampoline necklift for an even more amazing transformation.

The 3-in-1 method used at Centre for Surgery uses a combination of the following:

• Submental liposuction
• Facetite + Morpheus8
• Trampoline necklift

The procedure can be performed under a local anaesthetic or TIVA anaesthesia.

You will be a suitable candidate for a neck lift if you:

• Have excess or saggy skin on the neck or jawline which you are wanting to remove
• Dislike the appearance of your neck and are wishing to improve it
• Have reasonable expectations about what the neck lift can achieve

If you have excess fat in the neck that you wish to remove, you may be a better candidate for neck liposuction. This is generally a better option for younger patients who have good skin elasticity. A neck lift will be able to remove the excess skin but will not remove excess fat. If necessary, a neck lift can be combined with liposuction to remove excess fat and excess skin.

Prior to undergoing a neck lift, you will attend a consultation with one of our surgeons, who will determine your eligibility for a neck lift, or whether you are better suited for neck liposuction.

The procedure will be performed under a local anaesthetic, so you will be awake throughout the procedure.

There are a number of methods for performing a neck lift. There is the traditional method, as well as a method known as FaceTite and the more recent trampoline neck lift.

Surgical neck lift

A neck lift will involve the surgeon making an incisions below the chin. The fat is carefully trimmed back and the loose parted neck muscle will then be tightened much like a corset hence the name ‘corset platysmaplasty’. Excess skin will be removed and if elected, liposuction can be performed to remove any excess fat. The procedure aims to create a tighter, more contoured neck and jawline. Neck lifts are commonly performed in combination with a short scar facelift.

FaceTite

FaceTite involves the use of radiofrequency technology which works to tighten the skin of the target area; in this case, the neck and lower face to target loose crepey neck skin and the jawline and jowls.

Tiny incisions are made just below the centre of the jaw and either side of the jaw. This allows for the RF handpiece to be inserted beneath the skin. Controlled RF energy is then deployed which works on the regeneration of new collagen and elastin thus aiding in skin contraction. 

FaceTite is combined with Morpheus8 RF microneedling for a comprehensive skin tightening effect. FaceTite achieves ‘inside-out’ skin contraction while Morpheus8 achieves ‘outside-in’ skin contraction. Both technologies acting together achieve a skin tightening ‘sandwich effect’.

A degree of contraction of the skin can be visible immediately after surgery, and gradually continues to improve further over the next 3-6 months.

This procedure will take around 1.5-2 hours to complete and can be done with either a local anaesthetic or TIVA anaesthesia..

Trampoline neck lift

The trampoline neck lift procedure takes approximately hour to perform. The surgeon will create a series of tiny hole across the jawline and neck. Next, a specially designed surgical suture is weaved through the holes guided by a unique fibreoptic light to ensure correct depth and are tightened together to bring the loose skin around the neck and chin. No skin is surgically removed in this procedure. The tightening of the skin is compared to the stretching of a trampoline, hence why it it named the trampoline neck lift. There are many benefits to the trampoline neck lift including a short recovery time which enables return to work after 1-2 days and you will be able to return home from the procedure the same day. The effects you may experience after the procedure minimal slight swelling and bruising for the first couple of weeks and the skin may feel tight and numb for a week or two also.

You will be able to return home on the same day as the procedure was completed.

You will experience some minor pain, discomfort, bruising and swelling, which should settle within a few days. You will be given medication which will help to alleviate any symptoms. You may also wish to apply an ice pack to the neck to help reduce swelling. During this period you may wish to ensure you have another responsible adult to keep you company, as you may experience difficulty moving around.

You will need to wear a compression garment, which will help to reduce swelling and keep the neck in shape. This will need to be worn day and night for one week.

You may need to take up to two weeks off work.

You will have to avoid any physical activity for four to six weeks.

The recovery period will be longer if you have combined a neck lift with liposuction or other facial procedures.