The neck often tells on us before the face does. A neck lift can help bring the two into balance.
A neck lift, also called platysmaplasty, tightens loose skin and muscle in the neck to address sagging, banding, or fullness under the chin. It is often combined with a facelift for balanced results.
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Understanding neck lift (platysmaplasty)
A neck lift addresses the structures of the neck that change with age or weight loss, including loose skin, sagging platysma muscle bands, and fullness under the chin. The procedure typically involves repositioning the underlying muscle (platysmaplasty), removing excess skin, and in some cases liposuction under the chin. It is frequently combined with a facelift because the face and neck age together.
There are several approaches depending on what needs to be addressed. A submental incision under the chin allows access to muscle bands and fat. Incisions behind the ears allow skin redraping. Some surgeons perform minimally invasive versions, while others prefer fuller techniques for more pronounced concerns. Your surgeon will recommend the most appropriate approach for your anatomy.
Recovery from a neck lift is generally longer than it looks from the outside because deep muscle work takes time to settle. Risks include bleeding, infection, changes in sensation, asymmetry, and scarring. A thorough consultation with a qualified surgeon is essential to understand your options and set realistic expectations.
What to expect after surgery
Rest at home with head elevated. Swelling, bruising, and tightness are prominent. Pain managed with prescribed medication. Compression garment worn.
First follow-up appointment. Sutures checked or removed. Bruising begins to fade. Compression garment continues.
Bruising mostly resolved. Swelling subsiding. Many return to desk work. Tightness in the neck still noticeable.
More comfortable. Swelling continues to reduce. Light exercise may resume.
Most activity restrictions lifted with surgeon approval.
Final result becomes apparent. Scars continue to fade. Residual deep swelling fully resolves.
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Surgeons vary in how they approach the neck. Some routinely combine it with a facelift, others treat it as a standalone procedure. Your Pirk concierge helps you explore practitioners whose approach aligns with your goals.
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