Neck Lift in Troy, MI With
Dr. John Trupiano
When sagging skin and jowls make you feel like you look old, it’s time to start exploring your options. Your face and neck are often the first things people see when they look at you, and if you feel like they are taking away from the youth and beauty you feel inside, it’s time to consider a neck lift. A neck lift lifts and redefines the chin and neck for a slimmer, sleeker look, allowing you to reclaim your more youthful appearance.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Trupiano deeply understands the important connection between physical appearance and emotional well-being. By working with one of Michigan’s most respected plastic surgeons, you can take a thoughtful step toward feeling more confident and at ease in your own skin.
Are you ready to feel good about your appearance again? Contact Trupiano Plastic Surgery at (248) 220-3310 or complete our online contact form to request your consultation with one of the Detroit metro area’s premier board-certified plastic surgeons. We are conveniently located in the heart of the Big Beaver business corridor in Troy, MI and proudly serve patients from the greater Detroit Metro area, including Birmingham, Bloomfield, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, and the entire state of Michigan.
What Is a Neck Lift?
A neck lift, medically called a lower rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that targets lax muscles and excess skin and fat on the neck that contributes to an aged appearance. Many people seek a neck lift to redefine and tighten the contours of the chin and neck.
A neck lift can repair:
- Jowls, or sagging skin and fat under the chin
- Neck bands
- Double chin or “turkey neck”
Choosing Dr. Trupiano as Your Detroit, MI Neck Lift Surgeon
As we age, our skin loses elasticity, which means that everything can start to sag. However, you don’t have to just live with these changes, especially if they make you feel uncomfortable in your own body. Dr. Trupiano always puts the needs of his patients first and honors body diversity. Plastic surgery is both an art and a science, and he has the aesthetic eye to give you the refined features you want while respecting the body you have.
Dr. John Trupiano a board-certified plastic surgeon, takes great care in understanding the deep connection between physical appearance and emotional well-being. He recognizes how personal choices regarding appearance can have a profound impact on one’s confidence and self-esteem. As one of Michigan’s leading plastic surgeons, Dr. Trupiano is dedicated to providing a compassionate, thoughtful approach to help you achieve the results that enhance your sense of self. Whether you’re seeking to restore balance, refine your proportions, or simply feel more comfortable in your body, you can trust that your experience will be guided by expertise, sensitivity, and care.
Your Neck Lift Consultation
On the day of your individualized neck lift consultation, you should bring your completed patient intake forms. When you get to the office, you will meet with Dr. Trupiano for a one-on-one consultation where you can reveal your concerns and express what you want to change and why. Dr. Trupiano will then perform a physical examination, explain what he feels can be accomplished, and create a comprehensive treatment plan that honors your goals, values, and natural beauty.
Patient education is one of the cornerstones of Trupiano Plastic Surgery’s practice philosophy. During your consultation, Dr. Trupiano will take ample time to ensure you have realistic expectations of what your neck lift can accomplish and are fully aware of what will happen, how it works, and the surgical risks and benefits.
Preparing for Your Neck Lift Consultation
Informed consent is an integral part of ethical patient care. As such, Dr. Trupiano encourages patients to come to their consultations having already researched their procedures of interest, able to articulate their goals, with a realistic understanding of the costs, and ready to ask informed questions.
Some questions that would be helpful to ask during your consultation are:
- How will my results look or change over time?
- How long can I expect to dedicate to surgery and recovery?
- Is a neck lift alone enough to achieve my goals?
- What do I need to be prepared for recovery and what should I know about my expected recovery?
- How do you handle complications?
- What happens if I’m unhappy with my results?
- Will I need any subsequent surgeries or procedures to maintain my results?
The questions you ask Dr. Trupiano will be unique to your personal goals. During your consultation, you will feel the personal attention and commitment to excellent care and ethical responsibility at the center of Dr. Trupiano’s philosophy.
Complementary Neck Lift Procedures
While a neck lift can be performed alone for people whose neck is aging more quickly than other features or for people who are simply not yet displeased with the rest of their facial appearance, many people choose to combine a neck lift with other cosmetic procedures for comprehensive rejuvenation, including:
- Facelift
- Brow lift
- Eyelid lift
- Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Skin Tightening
- Chin Liposuction
Am I an Ideal Candidate for a Neck Lift in Detroit?
Ideal candidates for a Detroit, MI neck lift are people who:
- Are uncomfortable with the appearance of their neck
- Have realistic expectations about what the procedure can accomplish
- Are at a sustainable weight and have been for at least six months
- Have no medical issues that impair healing
- Do not smoke or are willing to quit at least four weeks prior to surgery
- Understand the surgical risks and benefits
As Dr. Trupiano celebrates cultural differences, body diversity, and the connection between physical and psychological well-being, he will speak candidly about what you are looking to achieve with your neck lift and address your concerns with careful attention to your safety and long-term goals.
How Much Does a Michigan Neck Lift Cost?
Your actual cost will vary greatly, especially if you are opting for complementary procedures. Dr. Trupiano will ensure you understand what you can expect to pay prior to committing to treatment.
Preparing for Your Neck Lift
- Make sure you are hydrated by drinking plenty of water the day before your surgery.
- Fill all of your prescription medications and have them ready for when you get home.
- Make sure you have nothing to eat or drink after midnight on the night before your surgery.
- Shower and wash your body with an antibacterial soap.
- Do not wear makeup, lotions, skincare products, or deodorants to your surgery.
- Come dressed in comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that will be easy to put back on after surgery. Do not wear jewelry, glasses, or contact lenses to your surgery.
- Complete necessary medical tests, such as routine bloodwork or appointments with your primary care provider, to ensure you are healthy enough for surgery.
- Prepare healthy, balanced meals ahead of time so that you can maintain a well-balanced diet high in protein during your recovery.
- Arrange for help around the house and with child or pet care if necessary.
- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications like aspirin or herbal supplements that can increase bleeding risk.
If you have any questions about your upcoming surgery, how to prepare, or what you may need for recovery, don’t hesitate to call the office at (248) 220-3310. Dr. Trupiano and his staff are committed to providing individualized, comprehensive, supportive, and ethical care. Your safety and well-being are what matter most, and our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Neck Lift Procedure Overview
On the day of your neck lift, you will arrive at your surgery location and be welcomed by friendly, highly trained staff who will help prepare you for surgery. Dr. Trupiano will review your treatment plan, mark your neck for surgery, and give you time to ask any last-minute questions. You will then meet with your board-certified anesthesiologist. A neck lift is performed under general anesthesia.
Once you are fully sedated, Dr. Trupiano will make well-concealed incisions near the hairline or underneath the chin. Once he has access to the underlying tissue, he will tighten lax muscles, remove or reposition excess fat, and remove excess skin. If you are also getting chin liposuction, he will make an incision under the chin. Once your neck is recontoured, he will re-drape your skin and close your incisions with sutures.
Dr. Trupiano will fit you with a compression garment to support your new neck contours and alleviate some of the pressure on your sutures. You will need to wear your compression garment until you are cleared to remove it to ensure optimal results and healing. Depending on your unique surgical plan, neck lift surgery can take between 2 and 4 hours.
What to Expect from Your Birmingham, MI Neck Lift Recovery
Your immediate neck lift recovery will take place at the surgical center in a comfortable recovery room where you will wake up from anesthesia and have time to get dressed. As an outpatient procedure, you will need a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for at least 24 hours. Before you are discharged, a member of the team will review your post-operative care instructions with you and the person you have chosen to drive you home.
Dr. Trupiano recommends taking 1 to 2 weeks off work and normal activities to rest. Many patients take 2 to 3 weeks of social downtime while the swelling and bruising subsides. During recovery, you may experience pain, swelling, discomfort, and bruising at the surgical sites, but you will be able to manage pain with prescription and over-the-counter pain medication.
Tips For a Smooth Neck Lift Recovery
- Keep your head and neck elevated, and make sure to keep your heart rate down while you heal.
- As soon as you are able, light walking can help increase blood flow to your surgical site and promote healing.
- Do not shower until after the first 36 to 48 hours following your surgery. You should shower daily thereafter.
- Good nutrition and hydration are the keys to healing. Eat well-balanced meals high in protein and healthy fats, and keep yourself hydrated.
- Make sure you and a trusted adult understand the post-surgical instructions, including appropriate sleeping positions, bathing instructions, and wound and drain care.
- Wear your compression garments at all times, except when bathing or laundering, for the first several weeks to support your new neck contours.
- Schedule your necessary follow-up appointments and have the office phone number accessible to call Dr. Trupiano if you have any questions or concerns.
- Avoid engaging in strenuous activities, exercising, or lifting anything above 10 pounds until you are cleared by Dr. Trupiano.
Continuity of care and patient satisfaction are at the heart of Trupiano Plastic Surgery. If you have any questions or concerns during your recovery, please call Dr. Trupiano at (248) 220-3310.
When Will I See My Detroit Neck Lift Results?
While you may notice immediate changes following your surgery, it can take several months for the swelling to subside and for your final results to become apparent. With good skincare and sun protection, your neck lift results can last between 5 and 15 years.
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Our extensive range of services guide our patients to an improved quality of life with an enhanced self-image.
Boost Your Confidence by Partnering with Dr. Trupiano
You can’t hide your face or neck. It is on display everywhere you go, and you deserve to love the way you look and feel comfortable in your own skin. Reclaim your youthful appearance with one of Troy, Michigan’s premier board-certified plastic surgeons. Since 2005, Dr. Trupiano has been helping patients achieve renewed self-confidence, and he knows what a privilege it is to witness such a positive transformation in someone’s life.
If you’re ready to start your own cosmetic surgery journey, call Dr. John Trupiano at (248) 220-3310 or complete our online contact form to schedule your personalized consultation.
