Get sagging skin on the neck or neck fixed.
Looking at your own countenance in the mirror with a good feeling is what the MOOI clinic is all about. You have a BEAUTIFUL face but your neck might bother you. It is important to balance the face and neck. After the neck elevator, hopefully you’ll replace the turtleneck with a nice T-shirt a little more often and feel confident again. As you consider a neck elevator, we’d like to tell you what your options are and what steps you can take. Of course, we will fully inform you during a consultation with the plastic surgeon at our private clinic located in Maastricht.
When to have a neck elevator?
As we age, the skin, as well as the deeper underlying structures, in the neck can sag and droop. The loss of skin elasticity plays a role here, and gravity does not cooperate here either. People often pay a lot of attention to their face, but often forget about their neck. When the skin on your neck looks “old,” you may find it distracting. Especially if it makes you look older than you are.
A neck elevator is best suited for people with isolated excess skin and/or fat on the neck.
Types of neck lifts
There are several ways to make your neck more beautiful. Sometimes there is only sagging skin and sometimes the deeper underlying structures that need correction. Depending on your neck, skin and desires, we look for the best solution.
Double chin removal by liposuction
Many people confuse a neck elevator with the removal of the double chin. A double chin involves the accumulation of fat under your chin, giving you a “double chin. Your double chin can often be removed by using liposuction. It is best to discuss your wishes and ideas with the plastic surgeon during the consultation. The doctor will advise you on the treatment methods that are possible.
THE TREATMENT PROCESS
From consultation to final inspection
Make an appointment first
Call or email one of our staff members to schedule a consultation. Tell us your plans in advance so we can schedule you with the plastic surgeon who is best for you. You can make an appointment through the appointments page.
Or call: 043 311 8708
The consultation from A to Z
You come to MOOI Clinic in Maastricht to discuss your neck elevator. During the consultation you will speak with the plastic surgeon who will actually treat you. Together you look at your wishes and in front of the mirror the plastic surgeon can already show you a little of what is possible and whether this is the expectation. The advantages and disadvantages of the various techniques will be discussed, and you will also receive information about the before and aftercare and risks
After the consultation, you’ll be up to date on everything regarding your future neck elevator: from our honest advice on the expected results, risks, recovery and exact costs. Today we are also taking pictures for your file.
An initial consultation involves a €50 consultation fee, which will be deducted from the treatment price.
The neck elevator
On the day of treatment, we first take before photos for your records. A neck elevator takes place under general anesthesia so you won’t feel a thing. The area to be operated on is first marked off and then disinfected and anesthetized. Depending on the problem, different surgical techniques can be performed. For example, this may be just tightening the skin, or it may be that deeper structures need to be tightened. Through a small incision under the chin, the skin is then detached from the neck muscle. This scar is barely visible later. The neck muscle is tightened and sutured in place. In people with severe excess skin and fat, we also remove extra skin and fat at the neck. Therefore, this procedure is often combined with liposuction of the neck.
Sometimes it is also recommended to treat the skin for example by deep peeling. The scar may be just below the chin or behind the ear or both, depending on the procedure.
If it goes well and you feel good then you can go home immediately after the treatment. You are not allowed to drive yourself so get yourself home safely. You are well informed beforehand about our aftercare and recovery.
Aftercare and recovery
Before the procedure, you will receive detailed post-operative instructions from us. It is important for your own recovery that you follow these carefully. After surgery, you will receive a pressure bandage or marker bandage to reduce swelling.You will also be given pain medication to ease the pain immediately after surgery. Your neck may be swollen and blue for the first two weeks. Cool regularly for relief and to reduce swelling. After about two weeks, you will come to the clinic for a checkup and we will remove the stitches.
Most people take at least two weeks off from work, but depending on the type of work you do up to 4 weeks. After 6 to 12 weeks, you are usually fully recovered (depending on the procedure, of course). The scars did not mature until after 1 year. The color and thickness of the scar achieved then will likely remain. Protect the scar from the sun during this period. After 3 months, you come to MOOI Clinic for a final check-up.
Read all about recovery after a neck elevator here.
Risks
As with any surgery, there is a chance of bleeding, infection or impaired wound healing. This is usually not serious and easily remedied. Read more about the possible risks and complications of plastic surgery here.
QUIT SMOKING
We advise all our clients to quit smoking around the time of treatment. The same applies to the use of nicotine patches and gum. Smoking not only makes you less MOOI on the outside, but also on the inside. If you smoke, you have a higher risk of complications such as poor wound healing, skin shedding or respiratory problems with general anesthesia.
Experience of others
Your desire and reasons for getting a neck elevator or removing your double chin is personal. It is very important to us that you feel good about your choices. We also give you time to discover what you are most comfortable with. Be sure to read other patients’ experiences and check out our reviews via
ZorgkaartNederland.nl
(the largest independent experience site for Dutch healthcare).
Our plastic surgeons
Our plastic surgeons
Your appearance is precious to us. We believe that for proper treatment, you need the right people. Training, competence and quality can only be provided with plastic surgeons who understand their profession. We do not want to be the largest clinic in the Netherlands, but the best.
Additional information about facelifts
What does a neck elevator cost?
from €5,250,-
After the consultation with the plastic surgeon, you will know exactly what your neck elevator will cost.
Please note that it is not possible to claim expenses for treatments from health insurance. MOOI only performs procedures for uninsured care.
If you do want to qualify for reimbursement, we are happy to refer you to one of our hospitals. For this you need a referral from the family doctor. We recommend consulting the terms and conditions of your health insurance policy.
