The Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons
Neck lift surgery rejuvenates your neck by tightening loose skin, removing excess fat, and correcting slack muscle. This creates a smoother, younger-looking neckline and jawline. FSPS member surgeons across Florida specialize in natural-looking results tailored to your individual anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Bruce Mast, MD, and Andrew H. Rosenthal, MD, FACS
A neck lift, also called cervicoplasty or platysmaplasty, improves the appearance of your neck and lower face. Most facelift procedures also include the neck, but neck lifts alone specifically treat the neck. When done without a facelift, there is limited effect on the jawline and lower cheeks. Most neck lift procedures use incisions behind the ear and the neck hairline. Others, called direct neck lifts, involve removing excess skin from the front of the neck. Direct neck lifts are more common for men with a prominent ‘turkey neck.’ Liposuction is frequently used alongside neck lifts to remove excess fat and further define the neck contour. In cases with minimal skin looseness and no significant excess skin, liposuction alone can sometimes rejuvenate the neck. When minimal skin tightening is required, energy-based devices may be used for additional skin tightening.
A neck lift eliminates excess skin and fat under the chin (often called “turkey neck”) while improving neck and jawline definition. The procedure restores a youthful, tighter neckline and can be combined with liposuction for enhanced results.
A neck lift eliminates excess skin and fat under the chin (often called “turkey neck”) while improving neck and jawline definition. The procedure restores a youthful, tighter neckline and can be combined with liposuction for enhanced results.
Your board-certified FSPS surgeon will evaluate your neck, discuss your goals, and recommend the best approach—whether traditional neck lift, direct neck lift, liposuction, or energy-based skin tightening.
Neck lift surgery can be done under local, twilight or general anesthesia (depending on the procedure and extent as well as your and your surgeon’s preference) as an outpatient procedure. Your surgeon will tighten neck muscles, remove excess skin and fat, and sculpt your neck to achieve your desired look.
Post-surgery, you’ll wear dressings or a compression garment to minimize swelling and support your neck. Mild discomfort is controlled with medication.
Regular follow-ups will be scheduled to monitor healing and ensure the best possible results.
Initial recovery usually takes 1–2 weeks, with most swelling resolving within that time. Patients typically resume normal activities within 2–3 weeks. Adhering to your surgeon’s aftercare instructions ensures optimal healing.
Neck lift results are immediately noticeable and continue improving as swelling decreases over several months. The outcome provides a smoother, defined, and youthful neckline designed for long-lasting improvement.
Neck lift surgery carries typical surgical risks such as swelling, bruising, infection, scarring, or nerve injury. Choosing an FSPS member surgeon ensures expertise, safety, and excellent care.
Selecting a member of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons ensures you receive care from a highly trained expert who holds certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. These surgeons bring extensive experience and surgical precision, maintain hospital privileges as board-certified specialists, and uphold the highest safety and ethical standards. With convenient locations across Florida—including Boca Raton, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando, and more—expert plastic surgery care is never far away.
Costs vary based on the procedure type and your location. Your surgeon will provide an accurate quote during your consultation.
Neck lifts are typically cosmetic procedures and usually not covered by insurance.
Results can last many years. Natural aging continues, but the improvements achieved with surgery remain long-lasting.
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