Face And Neck Lift With Dr Hertess On the Gold Coast

Dr Isolde Hertess offers face and neck lift surgery for suitable patients on the Gold Coast. Planning is based on your anatomy, your health, and what can be done safely, with clear discussion about scars, recovery, and risks before any decision is made.

What Is A Face And Neck Lift?

A face and neck lift is a surgical procedure that focuses on the lower face, jawline, and neck. The technique can vary, but it commonly involves repositioning deeper tissue and removing a measured amount of excess skin where appropriate. The approach is tailored to your anatomy and what is discussed during consultation.

A neck lift can be performed as part of a face and neck lift, or it can be considered as a separate procedure in selected cases. For some patients, the main changes are more noticeable along the jawline, while for others, they are more noticeable in the neck. A careful assessment examines your facial and neck structure to ensure the approach matches what is contributing to your concerns.

What Concerns Can A Face And Neck Lift Address?

A face and neck lift may be considered for concerns such as:

• Changes in lower face skin firmness
• Changes along the jawline
• Visible neck bands

It is also important to note what surgery may not address. Skin quality issues such as fine lines, sun damage, and pigmentation changes may not change significantly with lifting surgery alone, and other treatment options may be discussed separately if relevant.

Who May Consider A Face And Neck Lift?

A face and neck lift may be considered by patients who:

• Have changes in the lower face, jawline, or neck that have progressed over time
• Feel these changes affect their overall facial appearance
• Have tried non-surgical options and feel they are not providing the change they are looking for
• Understand that surgery involves scarring, recovery time, and risks

Suitability depends on your overall health, skin quality, and factors that affect healing. Smoking or vaping can increase the chance of delayed wound healing and other complications, so this forms an important part of the assessment.

Planning A Face And Neck Lift With Dr Isolde Hertess

Planning for face and neck lift surgery involves a detailed assessment of the lower face, jawline, and neck, as well as a discussion about scarring, healing, and what is realistic for your anatomy. Dr Isolde Hertess will also review your medical history, medications, and any previous facial surgery or treatments.

Key planning points often include:

Face And Neck Assessment

Lower face and neck changes can relate to skin support, deeper tissue position, and neck muscle banding. These factors are assessed so it is clear what is contributing to your concerns. The approach is then tailored to what is present in your anatomy.

Incision Locations And Scarring

A face and neck lift involves incisions, often placed around the ears and into the hairline where appropriate. The goal is to place scars in areas that are less noticeable once healed, but scars vary between patients and can remain visible. Scar care and healing expectations are discussed as part of planning.

Skin Quality And Healing

Skin thickness and elasticity can affect how your skin and tissues settle after surgery. If your skin has sun-related changes or reduced elasticity, you may still be suitable, but healing can take longer, and the incision lines can change in colour and texture over time as the area settles.

Neck Structure

Changes in the neck can be related to the skin, deeper tissues, or fat under the chin. During consultation, these factors are assessed so you understand what is contributing to the neck area. In selected cases, liposuction under the chin may be discussed, but only when it is considered appropriate for you.

Other Procedures That May Be Discussed

You may ask about combining procedures, such as upper blepharoplasty or facial fat transfer, and this can be discussed during consultation. Whether procedures can be combined depends on safety, how long the surgery would take, and how recovery is expected to proceed. In some cases, procedures are planned in stages rather than being done at the same time.

Anaesthetic And Hospital Setting

Face and neck lift surgery is typically performed under general anaesthesia in an accredited hospital setting. The exact plan depends on the procedures being performed, your health history, and the level of monitoring that is most appropriate for you.

Dr Hertess consults with patients on the Gold Coast to ensure the plan matches your anatomy and supports safe healing, with a clear explanation of risks and recovery.

Recovery After A Face And Neck Lift

Recovery after the procedure is different for each patient, and swelling and bruising are common in the early stages of healing. You may experience tightness in the face and neck while the tissues settle. In addition, numbness or tingling around the incision areas can also occur. As healing continues, sensation often changes gradually over time.

You will need time away from work, especially if your job is physically demanding. When resting or sleeping, you will need to elevate your head to help reduce swelling. You will also be advised not to engage in any heavy lifting or strenuous activity for a period of time to avoid tension or pressure on the healing incision sites. Follow-up appointments are usually arranged to check healing and remove stitches if needed, and the area can continue to settle as swelling reduces over the weeks and months after surgery.