Neck Lift Overview

By removing excess fat and skin in the neck and under the chin, and tightening the muscles in that area, a neck lift rejuvenates the lower portion of the face. The saggy layers of skin and concentrated areas of fat are lifted and smoothed, creating a more attractive, youthful, and better defined neck and facial contour.

Time Required

It can take about 1-3 hours to perform neck lift surgery. Time requirements vary depending on the extent of surgery.

Side Effects

Neck Lift side effects include temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, and tightness of neck skin.

Risks

All surgical procedures carry a risk of infection, bleeding, and reaction to anesthesia. Specific neck lift risks can include:

• Nerve injury
• Asymmetry
• Lumpiness
• Excessive scarring

Results Duration

Neck Lift results are long lasting, usually up to 10 years or more, but are subject to change with the effects of aging, gravity, and the elements.

Recovery

Neck sling or other protective wrapping worn for short period of time, usually just about a day after surgery

After the neck lift, recovery from bruising and swelling usually takes a couple weeks

Results slowly form and final shape usually develops about 1-3 months after surgery

Discomfort Level

After a neck lift, discomfort is normal at moderate levels, and is easily controlled by oral pain medication.

Anesthesia

The neck lift anesthesia of choice is usually local with sedation, though general anesthesia may also be opted for.

Inpatient/Outpatient

Outpatient.

Can be combined with

For enhanced results, a neck lift can be combined with:

• Chin Augmentation
• Cheek Lift
• Brow Lift or Forehead Lift
• Laser Skin Resurfacing

Neck Lift also known as

Platysmaplasty. Submental Platysmaplasty.