Before coming in for your appointment, abstain from alcohol and tobacco products for at least 2 weeks. This ensures optimal blood flow during your recovery period. You also need to steer clear of certain medications. Dr. S. Darrell Lee goes over these prescriptions during your consultation. Be sure to get your doctor’s permission before pausing any current medications.

This procedure is often performed under twilight anesthesia, which means you will still be responsive but in a dulled, sleepy state. Due to the effects of this numbing, you should arrange transportation for after your neck lift in Port St. Lucie.

Our team gets you comfortable once you walk into the preoperative room. After answering any last-minute questions, we give you twilight anesthesia. This lessens the pain while allowing you to stay responsive. Then, over the course of 3 hours, Dr. S. Darrell Lee makes precise incisions as indicated during your consultation.

Each incision’s placement is just in front of the earlobe in the natural crease, curving behind the ear. This gives the doctor points of lift where the skin can pull taut. If submental fat is a concern, Dr. S. Darrell Lee makes another incision beneath your chin.

Once we remove the fat pockets in this area via liposuction, we reattach your platysmal muscles. This occurs along the midline, after which the doctor laterally resuspends your muscles. This sculpts your chin for a slimmer, more defined appearance You can also receive injections such as Kybella for better results.

Although the doctor uses sutures to close your incisions, the ones beneath your chin will not be visible. Still, there are options for those who want to reduce the appearance of their scarring. We offer chemical peels and laser resurfacing treatments to help even out your skin’s texture.

Though you are likely to see a major change in your appearance right away, every patient sees full results at different times. That being said, recovery usually lasts around 2 to 3 weeks on average. After this period, you can start seeing the smoother, slimmed neck that you have been wanting.

During your recovery, bruising and swelling are likely to occur, which can cause discomfort. Avoid strenuous activities and workouts during this time that might interrupt your healing process. You should also wear loose-fitting clothing that does not come into contact with the treatment area.

We do! Our team has partnered with CareCredit and Alphaeon financing so that all of our patients can receive quality care without worrying about ruining their budgets. This program works similarly to a credit card, but you only use it for medical procedures and treatments. With monthly payment plans, you can cover the cost of your treatment over time. CareCredit also has a rewards program, allowing you to take advantage of additional bonuses every time you come in for a visit. If you have questions about financing, get in touch with us and we can answer them for you.