This website contains imagery that is only suitable for audiences 18+. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.
This website contains imagery that is only suitable for audiences 18+. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.
A neck lift is a surgical procedure that may be considered to address neck tissue laxity, muscle banding, and/or localised fat, depending on anatomy. It may be performed alone or combined with a facelift in selected cases. A consultation is required to confirm suitability and to discuss the likely degree of change, scarring, recovery, and risks. Outcomes vary.
A neck lift can involve incisions around the ears and sometimes under the chin, with tightening of the platysma muscle, removal or repositioning of fat, and redraping of skin. Incision placement aims to reduce visibility, but scars are permanent and vary in appearance.
Potential physical changes may include:
– Change in neck contour and reduction of tissue laxity in selected areas (degree varies).
– Reduction of platysmal banding in selected cases (variable).
– Change in the jawline–neck transition where anatomy and skin quality allow (not guaranteed).
Results depend on anatomy, skin elasticity, and healing response.
A suitable candidate is generally a healthy adult seeking assessment for surgical options to address neck changes, with realistic expectations about scarring and variability.
You May Be a Good Candidate If
– You have neck tissue laxity, banding, or fullness you would like assessed.
– You understand that scars are permanent and outcomes vary.
– You can cease nicotine use as directed and follow recovery instructions.
You have uncontrolled medical conditions that increase surgical/anaesthetic risk.
You are unable to stop nicotine where clinically required.
You have unrealistic expectations about outcomes or symmetry.
Technique selection is individual and based on your anatomy, goals and safety considerations. Options may include:
– Incision planning: around the ear and/or under the chin depending on approach.
– Platysma management (selected cases): tightening may be considered where appropriate.
– Adjunct liposuction (selected cases): may help refine contour but is not suitable for every patient.
Your clinician/surgeon will explain the recommended approach and expected trade‑offs during consultation.
Anesthesia
Commonly performed under general anaesthesia. Anaesthesia options are discussed during consultation.
You will receive individual instructions. Common requirements may include:
– Medication and supplement review, including anything that can increase bleeding risk (as advised).
– Nicotine cessation for the recommended period before and after treatment/surgery (if applicable).
– Planning time off work, transport, and at-home support (where relevant).
– Fasting instructions prior to anaesthesia (if applicable).
– Pre-operative assessments/tests as advised by your treating team.
Return to Work: often 2–3 weeks for desk‑based roles, depending on bruising and comfort.
Return to Exercise: light walking early; strenuous exercise commonly restricted for ~6 weeks or until cleared.
Assessing outcome: swelling settles over months; results assessed over 6–12 months.
The outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the individual’s genetics, diet and exercise.
