Neck Lift Guide | Smooth, Sculpt, and Rejuvenate Your Neck Contour

If your neck is giving away your age—even after facial treatments—a neck lift may be the missing piece in your rejuvenation journey. Designed to tighten sagging skin, remove excess fat, and redefine the jawline, a neck lift delivers a sleeker, firmer, and more youthful profile.

What Is a Neck Lift?

A neck lift (also called lower rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure that:

  • Removes loose, sagging skin
  • Tightens the platysma muscles (addressing neck bands)
  • Eliminates excess fat under the chin and jawline
  • Restores a defined, youthful neck contour

It’s ideal for correcting the so-called “turkey neck,” double chin, or jowly jawline—often in combination with a facelift or platysmaplasty.


Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a good candidate for a neck lift if:

  • You have loose neck skin, visible neck bands, or excess fat
  • Your jawline lacks definition or is sagging
  • You are in your 40s to 70s, in good health
  • You want long-lasting, natural results
  • You’ve tried non-surgical treatments without enough improvement


Benefits of a Neck Lift

  • Removes sagging or crepey skin from the neck
  • Tightens neck muscles and improves vertical banding
  • Reduces double chin or neck fat
  • Refines the jawline and chin-to-neck angle
  • Scars are well hidden behind the ears and under the chin
  • Long-lasting results—often 8–12 years or more


How Is a Neck Lift Performed?

A neck lift can be done on its own or combined with a lower facelift. It typically involves:

  1. Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general
  2. Incisions: Behind the ears and possibly under the chin
  3. Platysma muscle tightening: Known as platysmaplasty
  4. Fat removal: Via liposuction or direct excision
  5. Skin redraping and trimming
  6. Suturing: Incisions are closed with minimal tension for optimal healing

Surgery Time: 2–4 hours
 Outpatient Procedure: You can usually go home the same day


Neck Lift vs Other Procedures

ProcedureFocus AreaIdeal ForNeck LiftSkin, muscle, fatSagging neck skin, neck bandsLiposuction OnlyFat onlyDouble chin with good skin toneThread LiftSubdermal liftMild sagging, early aging signsNon-Surgical (HIFU, RF)Skin tighteningPreventative or mild aging


For best results, neck lifts are often combined with facelifts, chin liposuction, or jawline contouring.

Recovery Timeline

  • Days 1–3: Swelling, tightness, and mild discomfort
  • Days 5–7: Stitches removed (if non-dissolvable)
  • Days 10–14: Resume work and light social activities
  • 1–2 months: Most swelling resolved, final contour emerges
  • 3–6 months: Scars fade and collagen remodeling completes

Tip: Wearing a compression garment may speed up healing and improve contour retention.


How Long Do Results Last?

  • A surgical neck lift can last 8–12 years
  • Longevity depends on age, genetics, lifestyle, and skin quality
  • Maintenance with skin tightening treatments or injectables can prolong results


Neck Lift Cost (Estimated)

RegionPrice Range (USD)South Korea₩5M – ₩12M ($3,800 – $9,000)USA / Canada$7,000 – $15,000UK / EU£5,000 – £10,000


Cost varies based on surgical method, clinic location, and whether combined with other procedures.

Commonly Combined Procedures

  • Lower facelift – For complete jawline and chin definition
  • Platysmaplasty – For vertical band removal and deeper tightening
  • Fat grafting or filler – To balance the facial contour
  • Skin resurfacing (laser, exosome, peel) – To improve texture and tone


A neck lift is one of the most transformative anti-aging surgeries—especially for those with a sagging jawline or aging neck. It restores confidence, structure, and balance, enhancing both facial youthfulness and harmony.



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