Neck Lift
Rejuvenating the neck and jawline by tightening the underlying muscle and removing excess skin and fat, correcting sagging and vertical banding.
Book a consultation- Procedure time
- 1.5 to 3 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General
- Back to routine
- 1 to 2 weeks
- Results
- Long-lasting
The procedure
Restoring a Defined Jaw and Neck
A neck lift rejuvenates the neck and jawline by tightening the platysma muscle, repositioning the deeper tissue layers and removing excess skin and fat. This corrects sagging, vertical bands and the fullness commonly referred to as a turkey neck, restoring a cleaner, more defined profile.
The neck often shows the effects of aging earlier and more visibly than other areas of the face. Dr. Leandro Junqueira evaluates your skin elasticity, muscle laxity and the degree of fat present beneath the chin to determine the combination of techniques best suited to your anatomy.
Why patients choose it
Defined Jawline
Removing excess fat and tightening the underlying muscle restores a cleaner transition from jaw to neck.
Smoother Neck Skin
Loose or crepey neck skin is addressed alongside the deeper structures for a cohesive result.
Corrected Banding
Tightening the platysma muscle reduces the vertical bands that become visible with age.
Improved Profile
A more defined neck angle enhances the overall balance between the face and neck.
Discreet Scarring
Incisions are placed beneath the chin and around the ears to remain well concealed.
Can Stand Alone or Be Combined
A neck lift can be performed on its own or together with a facelift, depending on your anatomy.
Your journey
From consultation to result
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01
Consultation
An assessment of your neck and jawline anatomy, skin quality and muscle laxity.
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02
Planning
Determining whether liposuction, muscle tightening, skin removal or a combination is needed.
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03
Surgery
A precise procedure performed under general anaesthesia in an accredited facility.
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04
Recovery
Guided aftercare with a compression garment as swelling resolves and the new contour settles.
Techniques and Options
The right combination of techniques depends on whether fat, loose skin or muscle laxity is the main concern.
Neck Liposuction
When excess fat beneath the chin is the primary concern and skin quality is good, liposuction alone may be sufficient.
Platysmaplasty
Tightening the platysma muscle addresses vertical banding that liposuction alone cannot correct.
Neck Lift with Facelift
When the lower face is also affected, combining a neck lift with a facelift creates a more harmonious result.
Before and After
Neck Lift FAQ
This depends on whether your main concern is limited to the neck or also involves the jawline and midface. During consultation, Dr. Leandro Junqueira will assess whether a neck lift alone addresses your goals or whether combining it with a facelift would give a more balanced result.
These bands come from the platysma muscle separating and loosening with age. Tightening this muscle during a neck lift, known as platysmaplasty, is what corrects the banding rather than skin removal alone.
No. Liposuction removes excess fat beneath the chin and can be very effective when skin quality is good. A full neck lift also addresses muscle laxity and loose skin, which liposuction alone cannot correct.
Most patients wear a compression garment for a period after surgery and return to light routine within one to two weeks, with swelling continuing to improve gradually over the following weeks.
Results are long lasting because the underlying muscle and excess skin are corrected directly. Natural aging continues afterward, but the neck contour is set back significantly.