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Neck lift or cervicoplasty is a common surgical procedure that improves the soft tissue contour of the neck and the jawline to create a youthful and aesthetically pleasing cervicomental angle. A wide range of complications, while rare, can and do occur following neck lift surgery including acute hematomas requiring emergent surgical evacuation to mild self-resolving contour irregularities. It is critical to understand the various etiologies of neck rejuvenation complications in order to devise appropriate prophylactic strategies as well as timely interventions to minimize operative risks. Moreover, appropriate patient selection, mastery of head and neck anatomy, meticulous attention to surgical technique, and a comprehensive postoperative care are all critical factors in minimizing and preventing neck lift surgery complications.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Oral and Facial Surgery, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates, Oklahoma City, OK, USA

    Erik Nuveen M.D., D.M.D., F.A.A.C.S.

  2. Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA

    Tian Ran Zhu M.D.

  3. Artistic Contours and MSL Surgery, Warwick, RI, USA

    Mo Banki M.D., D.M.D., F.A.C.S.

  4. Clinical Faculty, Department of Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA

    Mo Banki M.D., D.M.D., F.A.C.S.

  5. Clinical Faculty, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA

    Mo Banki M.D., D.M.D., F.A.C.S.

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  1. University of Connecticut , Farmington, Connecticut, USA

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  2. Hartford Healthcare Medical Group, Farmington, Connecticut, USA

    Charles L. Castiglione

  3. Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Providence, Rhode Island, Artistic Contours,Warwick, Warren Alpert Med School of Brown Univ, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA

    Mohammad Banki

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Nuveen, E., Zhu, T.R., Banki, M. (2018). Neck Procedures. In: Ferneini, E., Castiglione, C., Banki, M. (eds) Complications in Maxillofacial Cosmetic Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58756-1_17

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