Lifting
Neck Lift
A neck lift corrects sagging neck skin together with the platysma, the neck muscle underneath it, working from the muscle layer rather than the surface down. It's for deep horizontal or vertical neck creases, a jawline that's blurred into the neck, or a sagging double chin that hasn't responded to general treatments.
Why the Neck Is Treated at the Muscle Level
Neck wrinkles aren't something makeup or surface treatments hide well, and they tend to stand out more with age. The pattern itself tends to shift by decade: people in their 20s and 30s often show congenital horizontal lines, people in their 40s tend to develop a mix of horizontal and vertical creases as fat accumulates under the chin and skin loosens, and people in their 50s more often show deep, distinct vertical creases as muscle and skin elasticity decline further. Because the platysma muscle is usually where sagging actually originates, this surgery tightens the muscle and fascia first — bringing the separated edges of the platysma back together — before trimming the resulting excess skin. Deep fat sitting underneath the platysma, which liposuction alone can't reach, is addressed in the same procedure.
Is This Right for You?
- Deep horizontal or vertical neck creases that bother you
- A jawline that's lost its clear boundary with the neck
- A sagging, loose double chin
- Little to no improvement from general non-surgical treatments
- Wanting a smoother, more defined neckline
Your Treatment Process
- 01
Detailed analysis
The depth of the creases, how far the platysma has separated, and skin thickness are assessed to plan the extent of the surgery.
- 02
Hidden incision
A fine incision is placed along the hairline and behind the ear so the scar stays out of sight.
- 03
Muscle and fascia fixation
Rather than pulling only the skin, the platysma muscle and fascia — the actual source of the sagging — are tightened and fixed at a deeper level.
- 04
Skin trimming and fine closure
The excess skin left after the muscle correction is trimmed and closed with careful, layered sutures to support faster healing.
Recovery
Surgery is done under sedation anesthesia and takes about an hour. Hospitalization isn't needed, stitch removal isn't required, and recovery typically takes about a week.
Safety & Risks
A neck lift carries the same general surgical risks as other lifting procedures — bleeding, hematoma, infection, temporary sensory changes, nerve irritation, and asymmetry are all described as possible in the literature, even though they're uncommon. The incision is placed behind the ear and along the hairline specifically to keep scarring low-visibility, though a scar does remain at the site. Go over which of these risks apply to you and what recovery actually looks like during your consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can liposuction alone fix my neck, or do I need a full neck lift?
Research on neck procedures notes that removing fat and pulling skin alone often isn't enough when the underlying issue is the muscle or deeper structure — reducing fat under the skin doesn't correct a separated or sagging platysma. Which layers actually need to be addressed in your case is something an exam of your muscle and skin condition can clarify.
Does the right approach change depending on my age?
The pattern of neck wrinkles does tend to shift with age — more horizontal lines in your 20s and 30s, a mix of horizontal and vertical in your 40s, and deeper vertical creases in your 50s — but age alone doesn't decide the surgical plan. How deep and wide your creases are, and how much the platysma has separated, are assessed individually.
What surgical risks should I be aware of?
As with other facial surgeries, bleeding, hematoma, infection, temporary sensory change, nerve irritation, and asymmetry are described as possible, though not common. The incision is placed along the hairline and behind the ear to keep it as inconspicuous as possible, but it's worth discussing your individual risk profile directly with your surgeon.
My main concern is just a double chin — should I get a neck lift or chin liposuction?
That depends on how much of the problem is fat versus muscle and skin laxity, which is assessed by exam. If fat under the chin is the main issue, chin liposuction with muscle tightening may be enough; if the platysma itself has separated and the skin has lost elasticity, a neck lift addresses that more directly. Either way, this is worth clarifying at your consultation rather than guessing beforehand.
Individual results vary. Surgery carries risks; your surgeon will review them with you in consultation.
Not Sure If Your Neck Needs More Than Liposuction?
Tell us what's bothering you — creases, a lost jawline, a sagging double chin — and send a photo if you can. We'll tell you honestly whether a neck lift is the right fit.
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- Thread LiftThread lift using dissolvable PDO threads to lift sagging skin without incisions — a lighter option for early sagging, with results that typically last six months to a year.
- Mini FaceliftA mini facelift for sagging that's gone past what a thread lift can fix but doesn't need a full facelift, through a smaller incision along the hairline with a shorter recovery.
- Full Facelift (SMAS Facelift)A full SMAS facelift that releases the retaining ligaments and lifts the SMAS layer itself, for sagging where skin-only tightening won't hold.
- Endoscopic Brow LiftAn endoscopic brow lift for a heavy, drooping forehead and brow — sometimes the actual cause of a tired or restricted-looking upper eye area, not the eyelid itself.