Lifting de Cuello

A estiramiento de cuello — medically known as plastisma — is cirugía performed to tensar loose or piel flácida on the neck and línea de mandíbula, and to reduce the prominence of bands or cords that run vertically down the front of the neck. These changes often happen gradually with age as skin loses elasticity and the underlying muscles loosen. The resultado is a softer, less defined mandíbula, visible vertical bands, or a fullness beneath the barbilla that no amount of exercise or skincare can reverse.

En Estetica Estambul, estiramiento de cuello is one of the most commonly requested standalone facial procedures, especially among pacientes from the UK, Ireland, North America, and Australia who want a refreshed perfil without undergoing a full estiramiento facial. plastisma can be performed on its own, or combined with a estiramiento facial or other facial procedures for a more comprehensive rejuvenecimiento. Dr. Mustafa Ekrem Güleş reviews every estiramiento de cuello consulta to ensure your quirúrgico plan is realistic for your anatomy and concerns.

What is a estiramiento de cuello?

A estiramiento de cuello is cirugía designed to address piel suelta, excess fat, and weakened muscles in the neck and lower face region. The most common concern is laxitud in the platisma músculo — a thin, broad músculo that extends from the collarbone to the mandíbula — which can separate and create vertical cords or a saggy apariencia. A plastisma tightens this músculo by sutura the separated sections back together, and exceso de piel is carefully removed to restore contorno and definición.

The procedimiento does not address mid-face or upper-face aging; a estiramiento de cuello targets the lower face and neck specifically. Many pacientes combine it with a estiramiento facial for more comprehensive resultados, but a standalone estiramiento de cuello is a legitimate choice for those whose primary concern is the neck and línea de mandíbula.

Who is a candidate?

A good candidate for estiramiento de cuello is someone bothered by loose neck skin, visible neck bands, loss of mandíbula definición, or fullness under the barbilla. You should be in good overall health, a non-smoker or able to stop at least four semanas antes y después cirugía, and realistic about what cirugía can achieve. Age alone is not a limiting factor; we assess each paciente on the basis of skin quality, degree of laxitud, and individual goals.

You are bothered by visible neck bands, piel suelta, or loss of mandíbula definición

You have realistic expectations — a estiramiento de cuello will not eliminate all signs of aging

You are in good general health with no untreated medical conditions

You have stopped smoking for a minimum of four semanas antes y después cirugía

You are able to stay in Estambul for seven días (one night clinic, six nights hotel)

You understand that resultados continue to refine over three to six meses

How the procedimiento is performed En Estetica Estambul

A estiramiento de cuello typically begins with an incision either under the barbilla (submental) or behind the ears, depending on the extent of work needed. Through this incision, the cirujano gains access to the platisma músculo and the overlying tissues. The separated músculo sections are identified and sutured back together in the midline, restoring structural support. exceso de piel is gently re-draped and removed, and the incisions are closed with fine sutures.

The cirugía is performed under general anestesia and typically takes one and a half to two hours. You will spend one night in the clinic for monitoring, and then move to a hotel for the remainder of your stay. The first postoperatorio check is usually around day three, and you will be cleared to fly home after day seven.

recuperación: what to expect week by week

hinchazón and moretones are most noticeable in the first five to seven días. By day seven, when you attend your postoperatorio check, most of the visible moretones will have faded enough to make a public apariencia possible with light makeup. Light office work is typically manageable after two semanas, though a high collar or scarf is often appreciated during the first month.

Strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and contact sports should be avoided for four semanas. Full resolution of hinchazón takes two to three meses, and the final resultado — with smooth contours and a crisper línea de mandíbula — becomes apparent around three to six meses as all inflammation resolves.

Risks and realistic expectations

Like all cirugía, a estiramiento de cuello carries risks of bleeding, infección, and reaction to anestesia. Specific to this procedimiento, there is a small risk of temporary weakness in the lower lip or barbilla region from nervio stretch, though full recuperación of sensación is the norm. Seroma — a collection of fluid under the skin — occasionally occurs and may require a small needle drainage; this is almost never a serious problem.

The most important realistic expectation is this: a estiramiento de cuello cannot replace a full estiramiento facial if you have significant mid-face or jowl laxitud. It also will not stop ageing; time will continue its work. What it will do is give you a tighter, more defined neck and línea de mandíbula for many años. Most pacientes report being pleased with the resultado and finding it well worth the modest downtime.

Why estiramiento de cuello pacientes choose Estambul

The same estiramiento de cuello procedimiento in the UK, Ireland, or North America typically costs €5,000 to €8,000 or more, with longer waiting lists and higher accommodation costs. Estambul offers experienced facial cirujanos, state-of-the-art facilities, and an established hospitality network that makes the journey straightforward. Many of our pacientes find that the travel is more than offset by the savings and the quality of care.

Estetica Estambul is transparent about what estiramiento de cuello can and cannot achieve. If we believe your concerns are better suited to a full estiramiento facial or a different procedimiento, we will recommend that honestly. Our goal is not to sell a procedimiento; it is to help you make the right choice for your face and your goals.

Ready to restore your neck and línea de mandíbula?

Send us photos of your neck and perfil from the side, and tell us what bothers you most. Our facial team — led by Dr. Mustafa Ekrem Güleş — will review your case and discuss whether a estiramiento de cuello alone is right for you, or whether combining it with other procedures would serve you better. consulta is at no charge.