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What Is a Neck Lift?

A neck lift (also called platysmaplasty or lower rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the neck and under the chin to reveal a smoother, more contoured neck. A neck lift is an immediate and long-term solution to sagging jowls, double chin, banding around the neck, or “turkey wattle.” Our Bay Area neck lift experts can combine your neck lift with other procedures such as a facelift, brow lift, fat transfer, or blepharoplasty to address multiple areas simultaneously. While non-surgical neck tightening procedures are also available, they cannot achieve the same dramatic, long-lasting results as a surgical neck lift.

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A Sleek New Jawline

A well-defined jawline and neck have a profound impact on facial beauty. Sagging and wrinkles caused by a gradual decrease in skin laxity over time can add years, or even decades, to your appearance. As the skin relaxes and is drawn downward by gravity, it pulls the face and adds visual weight, making it appear older. A neck lift effectively smooths, tightens, and lifts loose skin in the neck and under the chin, creating a more youthful neck contour and removing excess visual weight below the face.

A neck lift can also benefit younger patients who struggle with chin or jawline definition due to genetics, dental issues, weight gain, or weight loss. The sleek look of a lifted neck helps to frame and highlight the face, increasing attractiveness from all angles. Our board-certified plastic surgeons serving Dublin and the San Francisco Bay Area can work with you to create a personalized surgical plan that will enhance your facial features and structure.

Types of Necklifts

Depending on how much contouring is needed, a neck lift may consist of simply liposuctioning the neck and submentum (double chin) and tightening loose skin. To create a higher level of definition along the jawline or address more advanced signs of aging or major weight loss, a deep plane neck lift may be needed.

Unlike a traditional neck lift that works with the upper layers of tissue, a deep plane neck lift goes deeper, refining muscles, fat beneath the muscles, and even small glands to contour the neck and sculpt a youthful, snatched jawline. At Tri Valley Plastic Surgery, our surgeons specialize in this advanced technique to deliver natural-looking, lasting results. 

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Recovery After Neck Lift

Full results are visible around one month after surgery and are long-lasting.

Patients can expect a smoothly contoured neck and area under the neck. Sagging jowls, turkey wattle, wrinkles, neck banding, and sagging skin will be corrected, and self-confidence will be boosted.

Tri Valley Plastic Surgery Neck Lift

A neck lift performed by Dr. Steven Williams or Dr. Philip Wasicek can drastically impact your quality of life. When we feel more youthful and confident, we feel empowered. If you would like to learn more about the neck lift procedure and all available options with Tri Valley Plastic Surgery’s team of highly experienced medical professionals, please contact our office during regular business hours to schedule your consultation.

Neck Lift FAQs

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How long do results from a neck lift last?

Neck lift results can be expected to last 7-10 years.

At what age should I get a neck lift?

We often see neck lift patients in their mid-40's to 60's. A neck lift can also benefit younger patients who struggle with chin or jawline definition due to genetics, dental issues, weight gain, or weight loss.

Where will scars be located after a neck lift?

Scars will be discrete and easily hidden, placed just under the chin and behind the ears.

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