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Completes the Facelift Result
Pairing a neck lift with a deep plane facelift keeps the lower face and neck in balance, avoiding a mismatch between a rejuvenated face and an untreated neck.
Facial Rejuvenation Procedures
Neck Lift
Correct loose skin, vertical bands, and sagging jowls along the jawline. A neck lift is one of the most common companions to a deep plane facelift, refining the contour of the neck and lower face for a more youthful profile.
Overview
Neck lift surgery corrects loose skin and vertical bands on the neck as well as sagging jowls along the jawline. This procedure can remove excess fat, tighten the underlying neck muscle, and eliminate excess skin to improve the contour of the neck and jawline.
Because the neck and lower face age together, a neck lift is frequently performed alongside a deep plane facelift. Lifting the deeper facial tissues without addressing the neck can leave the two regions out of balance, so Dr. Hua often plans the two procedures together for a harmonious, natural-looking result in a single recovery.
Dr. Hua offers a range of techniques, from a full neck lift to short-scar and liposuction approaches, to match each patient’s anatomy, goals, and desired recovery time.
Benefits
Why patients choose Neck Lift
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Removes Excess Fat
Displaced fat in the neck, along the jawline, and beneath the chin is removed for a slender, defined lower face.
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Eliminates “Turkey Neck”
Loose, sagging skin is tightened to reveal smooth, wrinkle-free neck contours.
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Defines the Jawline
A sagging jawline that blends into the neck is recontoured to distinctly separate the lower face from the neck.
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Corrects Muscle Banding
Vertical bands caused by a stretched platysma muscle are addressed for a smooth, youthful neck.
Candidacy
Is Neck Lift right for you?
- You are unhappy with jowls or the appearance of a “turkey neck”
- You are considering a deep plane facelift and want the neck to match the result
- You have not achieved satisfying results from nonsurgical treatments
- You are in good overall health
Techniques
Approaches Dr. Hua uses
Full Neck Lift
Incisions are placed under the chin and behind the ears. The platysma muscle is tightened (platysmaplasty), excess fat is removed, and the tissues are repositioned before excess skin is carefully trimmed away.
- Corrects an undefined jawline (jowls)
- Eliminates neck bands
- Removes sagging and wrinkled skin
- Addresses displaced fat
Liposuction Neck Lift
Patients with good skin quality whose main concern is excess or displaced fat can benefit from liposuction alone. Small, inconspicuously placed incisions are used to suction out fat through a fine cannula.
- Refines fat along the jawline
- Removes displaced fat in the neck
- Corrects a double chin
Short-Scar (Mini) Neck Lift
For patients seeking dramatic improvement with minimal scarring, the short-scar neck lift uses thoughtfully planned incisions to access the platysma, SMAS, and submandibular gland, excising or tightening tissue for a final lifted contour with minimal visible scars.
- Corrects an undefined jawline (jowls)
- Eliminates neck bands
- Addresses excessive fat and sagging skin
Frequently Asked
Neck Lift questions, answered
Related
Other facial rejuvenation procedures
Deep Plane Facelift
Repositions the deeper facial tissues, rather than pulling skin, for a natural, long-lasting lift of the midface, jawline, and neck.
Mid Facelift
Restores cheek volume and smooths the midface and under-eye area. Often part of, or a lighter-scope alternative to, a full deep plane facelift.
Brow Lift
Elevates the brows and smooths forehead lines, opening the eye area for a youthful, alert appearance.
Designer Deep Plane Facelift
Schedule Your Neck Lift Consultation
Discover the possibilities for your neck lift. Dr. Hua and his team will design a plan that fits your goals, anatomy, and lifestyle.