Overall, a neck lifts are considered a fairly safe and low risk surgery. However, all surgery comes with some inherent risks. Additionally, some people may be at higher risk of complications due to their medical history, conditions, or their anatomy. A few risks associated with neck lifts include: Infection Nerve damage Unsatisfactory result (such as a cobra neck) Too much skin removed Hematoma Skin death Visible or thick scarring Blood clots Reactions to the anesthetic Prolonged side effects Dr. Jindal takes various steps and precautions to keep Raleigh neck lift surgery as low risk as possible. First, during consultations, he screens each patient to determine if they are at a high risk of complications or not. If you are, he may recommend an alternative. After that, Dr. Jindal will examine your anatomy to determine if a neck lift is truly the best procedure for you. If a less invasive, lower risk procedure will provide you the results you want, he may recommend it instead. Pre-operative and post-operative instructions also help lower risk during and after surgery. Dr. Jindal also uses the best surgical techniques based on your particular needs to prevent overly long surgical sessions whenever possible. In some cases, local anesthesia can help reduce risks during a neck lift surgery in Raleigh.