When you have an excess of skin in the neck region the only way to correct this is to remove the excess skin through a procedure called a direct neck lift. A ‘Z’ shaped incision is made directly down the mid-line of the neck, excess fat and skin are removed and the underlying muscle laxity is corrected. The incision heals very well and often becomes almost invisible. This procedure has a very high satisfaction rate and drastic improvements in the right patient. Come see us to see if you are a good candidate for this procedure.
About Dr. Ali Esmail, MD
Dr. Ali Esmail is Winnipeg’s first and only fellowship trained Facial Plastic Surgeon. Unlike a ‘general plastic surgeon’, Dr. Esmail has 6 years of specialized training that focuses primarily on procedures from the neck up. Facial plastic surgery requires extreme attention to detail, an eye for symmetry and a drive for perfection.
When it comes to someone’s face there is no room for error, and at Visage, this is the very work ethic that drives our entire team. It is those attributes that originally attracted Dr. Esmail to the field of facial plastic surgery. His obsessive attention to detail and keen eye for aesthetic symmetry is what makes him one of the most exciting and top young surgeons in the field.
The Consult
During the initial consult Dr. Esmail will take a complete medical history as well as discuss with you your goals for facial rejuvenation. We recommend you come to the consult with pictures of what you looked like ten years ago. This is helpful for Dr. Esmail to determine your natural aging anatomy. Using state of the art skin analysis and 3D photography along with a consultation with you, Dr. Esmail will create a plan for your neck lift.Day of Surgery
Depending on the procedure you've had, you will have some swelling and bruising. A Neck lift is not a particularly painful procedure. In fact most patients comment on how they had little to no pain in the postoperative period. You will be sent home with a facial compression dressing (like pantyhose for the face, and medication. There are no Band-Aids for drains required for this surgery. The next week is for resting recovery.Day One
On the morning after your surgery you will visit Dr. Esmail at the office where he will remove your compression garment and check all of your incisions. It is a quick five minute visit.Days Five–Seven
Non-dissolvable sutures are removed during this time frame. This can be a bit uncomfortable. We offer the use of laughing gas to decrease the discomfort. It is often advisable to take the provided pain killer and 1 mg Lorazepam 30 minutes prior to your appointment and have somebody with you to drive you home.One–Three Months
It can take anywhere from one-three months for incision lines to start fading and for irregularities to smooth out. There will often be lumps and bumps in the neck where we have created support and there may be irregular swelling. These will resolve with time.Six Months
Typically, it takes six months for final results after a deep neck lift.