Neck Lift Pitfalls Assessed by Qualified Expert, Platysmaplasty Analysis Launch

This new analysis launched by Dr. Harvey "Chip" Cole III assesses the most common risks associated with neck lift procedures, and how they can be minimized.

Atlanta,United States - December 14, 2022 /PressCable/ —

Dr. Harvey “Chip” Cole III, MD, FACS, a quadruple board-certified surgeon specializing in oculoplastic surgeries, has launched a series of educational campaigns that explain common cosmetic surgeries, their risks, and what patients can expect during the recovery process.

More information about cosmetic procedures, and Dr. Chip Cole, can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-harvey-chip-cole-iii-md-facs-5a86649a

The newest campaign focuses on neck lift procedures, also known as platysmaplasty, which have become one of the top five most common cosmetic surgeries in the United States. While the most common complication of neck lift surgery is patient dissatisfaction with the cosmetic results, there are several other potential risks that patients should be aware of.

The campaign explains that the most common medical complication of platysmaplasty is a hematoma, or blood pooling under the skin, which can occur in 0.2% to 8% of patients (1). While hematomas resulting from neck lifts most often cause only minor bruising, which clears up on its own, in rare cases they may require a second surgical procedure to repair the damage.

While complications are rare, the campaign also explains how patients can minimize their risks, and what factors should be discussed with their surgeon before the operation. Research has shown that the most common risk factor leading to hematoma is hypertension, and the risk can be reduced by as much as 50% with strict blood pressure controls (2).

Dr. Chip Cole’s educational campaign also covers other factors that patients should consider before choosing to have a neck lift procedure, such as what makes an ideal candidate. His analysis explores what the recovery process is like, how long it takes, and how patients can find the ideal surgeon for their procedure.

Though recovery times will vary based on an individual’s overall health and the exact procedure used, Dr. Chip Cole suggests that most patients can return to their normal routines within 2 to 3 weeks of the operation.

In 2020 alone, more than 160,000 neck lifts were performed across the USA, with experts suggesting that number has increased in recent years due to the “zoom effect.” The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery estimates that the pandemic has led to a 10% increase in demand for cosmetic procedures.

More information about Dr. Chip Cole, neck lift procedures, and other common cosmetic surgeries can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-harvey-chip-cole-iii-md-facs-5a86649a

(1) Baker DC, Stefani WA, Chiu ES. Reducing the incidence of hematoma requiring surgical evacuation following male rhytidectomy: a 30-year review of 985 cases. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005 Dec;116(7):1973-85; discussion 1986-7.

(2) Baker DC, Conley J. Avoiding facial nerve injuries in rhytidectomy. Anatomical variations and pitfalls. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1979 Dec;64(6):781-95.

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