Neck-Lift Risks and Complications
As with any type of plastic surgery, there are possible risks and complications associated with neck-lift surgery. The main risk of any surgery is infection or reaction to the general anaesthetic. You can avoid most complications by selecting the right plastic surgeon and following pre- and postoperative instructions you are given. Numbness of the skin occurs often for a few weeks after neck-lift surgery. In rare instances, this condition can be permanent. There is always the possibility of scarring, however the scars will normally be hidden in the folds of the skin and behind the ear. Scarring that does occur will generally take two years to fade. Other risks include excess scar tissue build up or bruising and puckering of the skin.
