Neck Lift

Neck Lift Surgery is technically termed as Cervicoplasty. It is a mild kind of cosmetic surgery which removes excessive skin, fat or muscle from the neck. With aging, it is quite natural that muscles start loosing their grip and tightness. It results in accumulation of excessive skin on the neck region especially beneath the chin area. Neck lift helps a great deal in getting rid of this ugly wattle which makes one look quite old, dull and unattractive.

Neck lift may be performed in concert with other surgical procedures to get good results for instance face lift, platysmaplasty, chin implants and giving of botox injections. Neck lift and lower face lift give marvelous results in conjunction. Neck lift and face lift enhance aesthetics. Neck liposuction surgery may be carried out to remove excess of fat from the neck. The overall purpose of application of all these procedures is to reshape the neck and to give it a firmer look. It makes one more young and charming in appearance.

Neck lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia as per recommendation of surgeon. The time span of the surgery depends on the type and number of surgical procedures one undergoes. Neck liposuction is carried out to suck the fats with the help of suction tubes.

Platysmaplasty is performed for the tightening of the neck muscles which wilt and sag with age. For ensuring scar less neck lift, tiny incisions are made above the ears and below the chin to remove surplus and loose muscles, skin or fat. It hides neck lift scars.



The cost for undergoing neck surgery varies in range depending on the nature of surgeries being carried out by the surgeon. The average cost may range from $1000 to $5000 according to a safe estimate. If a patient undergoes multiple surgeries, such as platysmaplasty and liposuction as well, then the expenditure of these surgeries is also included. Usually, cost of undergoing multiple surgeries in the same surgical operation is lower than their separate costs. But the risks involved of undergoing multiple surgeries during the same surgery are greater in magnitude.

The recovery time depends on the nature of surgeries. Multiple surgeries take more time to recover. The magnitude of pain and discomfort is lesser in neck lift surgery, so mild sedatives are recommended. A compression bandage has to be worn around the neck at least for about a week. The patient is advised to avoid physical activity and is asked to take proper rest. Swelling, numbness and tightening may be felt. A patient may join his work in about 2 weeks.

The risks involved in neck lift surgery cannot be under estimated. There may be bleeding or infection after the surgery. Therefore, a patient should abide by the recommendations and prescriptions of his/her surgeon carefully to avoid neck lift complications. In case of any problem, a patient should consult his surgeon. The best way to avoid risks is to consult only a certified and skilled plastic surgeon.

There are some methods of non-surgical neck lift. Although, these procedures cannot be an alternative of neck and face lift, yet some improvement can be witnessed for a short duration of time. Thermage offers an innovative way to rejuvenate face and neck. It involves application of radio frequency energy. Russian method of Threads is another instance of non-surgical neck lift. Besides, there are certain creams, herbal products or exercises to rejuvenate neck.