Neck Lift
A neck lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that tightens and reshapes the neck to create a smoother, more defined jawline and neckline. It may include fat removal or liposuction, muscle tightening, as well as skin tightening and re-draping. Dr. Beale routinely complements this procedure with a facelift for balanced results.
Contact UsNeck Lift At-A-Glance
- Performed under general anesthesia
- Surgery length is approximately two hours
- Outpatient (generally not required to stay overnight)
- Recovery is two weeks
- Incisions concealed under the chin or behind the ears
- Results last 10 – 15 years
Because Every Detail Matters
Patients seeking a neck lift routinely notice signs of neck aging, including loose, sagging skin under the chin and along the neck with moderate to significant neck laxity. They may also have vertical bands or cords in the neck or a blurred jawline (double chin). A neck lift addresses these conditions by creating a smoother, more defined and youthful neck free of banding. Typically patients range in age from 40s – 70s.
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the skin
- Incisions or scars are nearly invisible
- Reduces excess skin on the neck
- Tightens underlying muscles of the neck
- Re-contours the chin and jawline
- Reduces the appearance of platysmal bands
Dr. Beale frequently combines neck lifts with facelifts to create a balanced, youthful facial appearance. Patients who are good candidates have dropping, loose skin along the jawline as well as the cheeks or jowls. If you have vertical bands or a double chin, solely treating the neck can create an unnatural mismatch with, for example, a sagging jawline with a tightened neck. Combining the procedures creates a harmonious contour transition from face to neck and produces long-lasting, more natural results. A neck lift can be a standalone procedure if the jawline is well-defined and neck sagging is mild.
What to Expect From a Neck Lift with Dr. Beale
In every procedure he does, Dr. Beale strives to deliver results that appear the most natural and are most complementary to the patient. Each patient is given a personal consultation wherein an exact surgical plan is laid out and agreed upon before proceeding. As a fellowship-trained expert in Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, Dr Beale’s intimate knowledge of the face, neck and head comes into play to bring patients the very best possible outcome. A neck lift is usually done to reduce the signs of aging and thus is often done in conjunction with a facelift.