A neck lift is a surgical procedure designed to improve the appearance of the neck by removing excess skin and tightening underlying muscles. This treatment addresses issues such as sagging skin, double chin, and muscle banding, resulting in a smoother, firmer, and more youthful neck contour. A neck lift can be performed alone or combined with a facelift for comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Recovery time varies, but patients typically experience significant improvements in neck definition and overall profile.
A neck lift is a surgery that lifts sagging skin, eliminates unwanted fat, and recontours the jawline and neckline. It’s typically done to treat symptoms of aging such as hanging skin (turkey neck), prominent neck bands, or a double chin—giving a smoother, more elegant profile.
Candidates for a neck lift are generally men and women between 40–70, although younger patients with genetic fullness or sagging may be helped too.
A neck lift might consist of various components:
Incisions are often positioned:
The operation is performed under general anaesthesia and lasts 2 to 3 hours, depending on the case.
Healing lasts for weeks, and final results show in 2–3 months.
Yes, but in concealed areas behind the ears and under the chin, where they will be discreet and easily concealed when healed.
Results may last 10–15 years, depending on skin quality, age, lifestyle, and sun exposure. The aging process continues, but the neck will always look younger than it would have been without surgery.
Mild tightness, swelling, and discomfort are anticipated but usually well-managed with medication. Most patients experience a sensation of tightness instead of sharp pain during initial recovery.
Selecting a board-certified, experienced surgeon reduces these risks and provides natural results.
A facelift is mainly for sagging skin in the mid- to lower face, such as jowls and nasolabial folds. A neck lift is specifically for the jawline, under-chin region, and neck. They are usually done together for balanced rejuvenation.
Yes, but outcomes are more restricted. Choices include:
These alternatives can provide minor to moderate benefit but will never equal the enduring and dramatic changes of surgery.
A neck lift can achieve long-term, sophisticated rejuvenation with minimal scarring. Alone or with other facial cosmetic procedures, it restores a youthful, chiseled contour. Schedule an appointment today and discuss your choices.
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