What should I ask my plastic surgeon about neck lift surgery?

Questions to carry into a neck lift consult

What a neck lift conversation covers

Ask what your surgeon would change in your neck and why, how the plan differs from other options, what the risks are for you, and what recovery will ask of you. Writing your questions down before the visit keeps the conversation on track.

Neck lift reading for sharper questions

A few reads make the questions sharper. The neck lift page from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons is a starting point for the risk conversation. An article from the same society on the beauty of a neck lift gives a lighter overview. A university medical school's page on face and neck lift explains how the two are often discussed together. A hospital system's page on facelift surgery shows how a related operation is described.

Jawline, risk and price questions for the surgeon

• What exactly would you change in my neck, and is a neck lift the right fit?
• Would you recommend treating the face as well, or the neck alone?
• What are the risks for someone like me?
• Who will perform the surgery, and where?
• What does recovery look like, and how long should I stay near the practice?
• What can I expect to pay, and what does that include?

Using the first visit well

Treat these questions as a starting list. The surgeon you choose decides what suits your neck. If you plan to travel to the Redmond area for a consultation, ask whether the first visit can cover these questions.