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A neck lift in Antalya, Turkey tightens loose neck skin, repairs weakened platysma muscle bands and refines the line between your jaw and neck. Our patients travel to Antalya for surgery by experienced plastic surgeons at prices from £2,290, with a consultation, hospital stay and support in Antalya arranged by our team. This guide explains who the operation suits, how it is done, what recovery looks like, the risks, and what the price covers.
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A neck lift, medically called platysmaplasty or lower rhytidectomy, treats the visible signs of ageing and weight change in the neck. As skin loses elasticity, the platysma, a thin muscle sheet under the skin, can separate and form vertical bands. Fat can collect under the chin. The surgeon may tighten the muscle, remove or reshape excess fat and trim loose skin so the neck looks smoother and the jawline more defined.
Who is a good candidate?
A neck lift may suit you if you have:
You are likely to be a better candidate if you are in good general health, do not smoke, and have realistic expectations. If your main concern is fat under the chin with good skin quality, liposuction alone may be enough. If sagging also affects your cheeks and jowls, your surgeon may suggest combining a neck lift with a facelift. Your surgeon decides this after examining you.
Incisions are placed in natural creases, behind the ears and in the hairline wherever possible, so scars are usually discreet.
Antalya has well-equipped private hospitals and a long record of international patients. Combined with Turkey’s lower surgical fees, UK patients typically pay a fraction of the £6,000 to £10,000 often quoted at home. Antalya also suits recovery: a mild climate, quiet hotels and short transfers between airport, hotel and hospital. Surgical standards and aftercare matter more than price, so we arrange a consultation with your surgeon before you commit.
| Time | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Days 1 to 3 | Swelling, tightness, bruising and some numbness. You wear a compression garment. Drains, if used, are removed in the first days. [confirm] |
| Days 4 to 10 | Swelling and bruising begin to fade. Stitches are checked or removed. Gentle walking only. |
| Weeks 2 to 3 | Most people return to desk work. Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise. |
| Weeks 4 to 6 | Gradual return to exercise with your surgeon’s approval. Residual swelling continues to settle. |
| Months 3 to 6 | Final contour becomes clear. Scars mature and fade. |
Recovery varies. Sleeping with your head raised, wearing the compression garment as instructed, avoiding smoking and not turning or straining your neck early all help. Follow your surgeon’s written instructions over any general guide, including ours.
By ageing unfortunately the skin loses his elasticity, and this causes the sags, wrinkles. Especially the facial and neck areas are always seen, Women and men who value a well-groomed appearance do not want to accept this aesthetic flaw. And here we can talk about neck lifting cosmetic surgery. With this operation, the sagging skin in the neck area is tightened, in some cases also can be performed reposition the sunken muscles of the neck to achieve an aesthetically pleasing result. Fat accumulation in the chin area can also be reduced by liposuction. The cut is often done behind the ears or under the chin, of course it can show some changes in every patient.
In some cases, it might be useful to combine the neck lift with a facelift to achieve a lasting rejuvenation effect. Many patients also suffer from their pronounced double chin and it can be eliminated by liposuction if desired. Depends on your needs our specialized plastic surge team as Aesthetic travel Turkey will give you the best advices.
The first few days after neck lifting, the moves of the head may be limited and some swelling may occur, but it will recede rapidly. Patients are given a compression bandage that supports the wound healing process. Be sure to keep your neck region steady and avoid unnecessary efforts.
The recovery periods are highly individualized, but we can say that after three days of resting you can go back to work, if it’s a light office work. Hard physical work needs a time of a week or more. About four weeks later you can start to exercises.
In every surgical treatment there are some risks, but neck lifting is in the low risk operation lists. It is quite normal to experience slight bruising, swelling or numbness after a neck lift. Usually it takes a few days or week to disappear. In rare cases, after a neck lift, rebleeding, circulatory or wound healing disorders occur. Some patients also report a tightness in swallowing, which also subsides after a few days.
The price varies around £2,290. The exact price can be fixed after the consultation via contacting us. For this price you get the best service combined with pleasure. Medical tourism is the best choice in cases where you want to combine your needs with traveling. Aesthetic Travel will give you the best opportunities for health and pleasure in Antalya, Turkey.
