Why it is important to select a highly trained and experienced plastic surgeon:

While facelifts are a popular cosmetic procedure, this by no means makes them risk-free. All facial rejuvenation surgeries and procedures carry an inherent risk. Dr. DeLuca and Dr. Tauber have mastered the techniques made famous by surgeons in NYC at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH) and Harvard University at the Boston Center.

• Dr. DeLuca and Dr. Tauber minimize scarring
• Have 38 years of combined experience
• Have performed nearly 1,000 facial surgeries
• Has a much lower correction/revision percentage than the national average

Are You a Good Candidate?

A neck lift is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the lower jowls and neck area. The specific features that may be addressed include:

• The presence of saggy lower jowls
• The shape and size of a double chin
• The drooping of a “turkey neck” or “turkey wattle”
• Any other cosmetic concerns about the appearance of your neck

As we age, the neck and jawline begin to blur together causing saggy tissue to progress to the point where the jawline definition is lost altogether. Some will notice cords or bands and the weakening of the platysma muscle, which can develop into a turkey neck or turkey wattle.

If your neck has begun to separate and sag, the neck lift can help tighten the platysma muscle of the bands or cords for a smoother look. If needed, the neck lift can include the reduction of excess fatty tissues, which may be located below your platysma muscle.

Cost and Recovery Time:

In the United States, the average cost for this procedure is between $7,000-$15,000. DeLuca Plastic Surgery offers a variety of financing options, including six months of no interest. Depending on the extent of your surgery, a few days after your procedure you should be able to wash your hair, leave the house, and carry on as normal. Patients can typically resume non-strenuous activity (jogging, exercise bike, elliptical) within ten to fourteen days after the surgery. Bruising and swelling are unavoidable, but these should have no relation to what your new face and neck will look like in several weeks.

The Importance of Postoperative Care

Deluca Plastic Surgery offers a recovery program designed to optimize your healing after neck lift surgery. The quicker a patient gets rid of his or her bruising and swelling, the quicker they can reap the benefits from their neck lift. Continuing care is important. Our highly trained staff want and need to be there to monitor your recovery process.

Check out Dr. Tauber’s post-operative recommendations