Neck Lift and Forehead Lift

Forehead Lift:
The incision is usually made across the top of the head, just behind the hairline.

Improvement with a mini-lift may be possible with minimal incisions.

Forehead lifts are also available for men, and special care is always taken to hide the incisions.

Neck Lift:
Small incisions are placed under the chin and behind each ear.

Liposuction under the chin can be done in conjunction with the neck lift procedure.

Forehead Lift

Over time the skin on the forehead stretches, causing the forehead to sag and the brow to appear heavy over the eyes, almost droopy. A forehead lift can raise the drooping, sagging skin giving the forehead a smoother, younger looking appearance. Often it can improve the brow enough to make the eyes look wider and more youthful.

There are several techniques for this type of improvement. The techniques vary from relatively minor to more complex. What approach will work best for the patient is determined by Dr. Best. The recovery time and type of anesthesia are all related to the technique used.

Neck Lift

A Neck Lift is a limited neck tightening procedure. This procedure is done to improve the neck "straplines". This procedure does not tighten to the extent of a facelift, therefore it is used only when minor tightening of the neck is needed. This is an outpatient procedure that can be performed under local or general anesthesia.

Most patients are up and about the next day, with minor discomfort. Activity will be limited for a week to ten days. Strenuous activities should be limited for four weeks. Often patients return to work within a week to ten days.