Necklift in Bonn

A necklift involves the reconstruction of the neck’s so-called submental angle. This can be achieved through surgery, through tightening, or, if possible, using the more conservative method of a “fat-busting injection”.

Reconstruction of the submental angle

The skin in the neck and décolleté area is a particularly difficult area, anatomically speaking. It is very thin, has little subcutaneous fat tissue, few sebaceous glands and is often heavily exposed to sunlight. In addition, unlike other skin areas, it has relatively little collagen and elastin and, therefore, has a low level of elasticity. Over the years it becomes thin and dries out quickly. The result is permanent wrinkles and a “sagging” neck region – the peripheral areas of the so-called platysma (a flat skin muscle) become more pronounced due to the thinner fatty tissue. The resulting “turkey neck” can be perceived as stigmatising and stressful for the patient.

In principle, there are three ways to restore the natural, youthful angle between the lower jaw and the neck, the so-called submental angle:

With a facelift, which also tightens the facial skin.
As part of a localised necklift, where local fat is extracted and the flat skin muscle is gathered and tightened.
Using the more conservative “fat-busting injection”.

At a glance

DURATION

1.5 to 3 hours

ANAESTHETIC

Depends on the operation

POST-OP CARE

14 days wearing a headband

RECOMMENCE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

After 7-14 days

EXERCISE

After 6 weeks

FAQs

WHAT IS THE COURSE OF TREATMENT FOR A NECKLIFT AND WHAT DO I NEED TO BE AWARE OF BEFORE THE INTERVENTION?

After a detailed consultation and a comprehensive examination, we will decide with you which technique is best suited in your specific case.
You should stop taking aspirin and other blood-thinning medication 14 days before surgery.
During your pre-op consultation, we will tell you exactly which medicines you are allowed to take and which you should stop taking before and on the day of the operation.

HOW LONG DOES THE INTERVENTION LAST?

The operation takes about 1.5 to 3 hours and is usually performed under anaesthesia. However, it is also possible to perform the operation under sedation.

HOW SOON AFTER A NECKLIFT CAN I SEE THE RESULTS AND HOW QUICKLY CAN I RETURN TO LIFE AS NORMAL?

Despite localised swelling and small haematomas, you will be able to see the success of the treatment immediately. The final results will stabilise after 4-6 weeks.
You can return to your normal routine after 7-14 days.

WHAT RISKS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH A NECKLIFT?

Every surgical intervention carries risks, and we will discuss and explain these in detail with you before the operation. As cosmetic surgery constitutes what is known as an elective, voluntary intervention, it is even more important that the patient is fully informed and prepared for the operation. We offer our full support to you before and after the operation and are available 24/7 during this period.

Is surgery the only available treatment?

No. Depending on your specific case, very good results can also be achieved with the “fat-busting injection”, which is performed under local anaesthetic.