Neck Lift in Sydney – Procedure

What happens during a neck lift in Sydney?

When you book your appointment to discuss having a neck lift in Sydney, you will be sent a Patient Information Form. Completing this and returning it prior to your appointment will streamline your appointment. From the 1st July 2023 onwards, Federal Guidelines state that you will also need to complete a screening questionnaire for Body Dysmorphic Disorder when making your appointment.

Consultation appointments prior to your neck lift in Sydney

At your first appointment to discuss having a neck lift in Sydney, you should expect to spend about an hour with Dr Gavin Sandercoe. During this time he will take a thorough history and examination. Your main points of concern, and the quality & thickness of overlying tissue, will help plan which is the most appropriate surgical technique for you. Digital photographs are taken to assist with planning and explaining any asymmetries or limitations.

Dr Gavin Sandercoe is a fully qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon with training and experience in many techniques of face lift. He does not favour one particular technique – instead, he will help you understand which procedure will best suit your face and your recovery needs, to plan your personalised neck lift in Sydney. The techniques that are appropriate for a younger patient are usually inadequate for an older patient. Most older patients will need to have a comprehensive neck and facelift at the same time to have a result that does not appear like patchwork.

Dr Gavin Sandercoe will discuss what you wish to achieve from your procedure. The risks and expectations of the procedure are then discussed and you are given a take home information package to review before your second consultation. You are offered a second consultation free of charge to give you the opportunity to ask more questions that may have arisen after reading your information package, and to confirm your aims and choices for your face lift in Sydney. The Federal Guidelines for Cosmetic Surgery that came into effect on 1st July 2023 classify neck lift surgery as purely cosmetic, so a second consult is mandatory.

The day of your neck lift in Sydney

Dr Gavin Sandercoe only performs neck lifts in Sydney in accredited hospitals and day surgeries, ensuring that your safety is paramount. You will have planning marks drawn on you and a digital photograph taken.

You are put to sleep by a specialist anaesthetist (using a general anaesthetic), and pain relief and antibiotics are given through a drip before the operation is started. The antibiotic helps to prevent an infection from developing in the incisions, thereby minimising your post operative risks.

The procedure begins with any required liposuction. The incisions are made and the neck muscles are usually sutured to strong points – each other or tough layers within the neck and scalp. An assessment of the deeper structures is then confirmed, and any extra procedures are performed at this point. Any excess skin is removed, and the incisions are closed and dressings applied. Drains are common, and are usually removed the neck morning. A surgical compression garment will be fitted before you wake up and go to the recovery room.

Most neck lift procedures are performed as an inpatient procedure, so you should expect to stay overnight in hospital. Many patients feel well enough to leave the morning after the operation, but there is no rush to get home if you do not feel up to it. Dr Gavin Sandercoe will monitor you to ensure your safety during and after your neck lift in Sydney.

What are the risks of a neck lift in Sydney?

You can click on the above link to go to a webpage that discusses the risks of neck lift surgery. Alternatively, below is Dr Gavin Sandercoe‘s consent document that outlines the risks of neck lift in Sydney. Please read this document, and watch the video of the risks being explained, prior to your appointment with Dr Gavin Sandercoe.

Neck lift Risks 2023 PDF