Enhances and tightens the neck by eliminating excess tissue and fat that forms as we age.

Neck & Jawline Definition

Erin Storm, PA-C

Definitive guide on Direct Neck Lift, including the procedure overview, benefits, risks, recovery, before & after photos, costs, and more. 

Anatomy of the neck

Rejuvenation of the Aging Neck

Direct Neck Lift

A direct neck lift is essentially the combination of a cervicoplasty, which removes excess skin, with a platysmaplasty, which tightens the underlying muscles in the neck. A facelift will help tighten the lower half of the face but a neck lift will further define the facial contour and profile by creating an aesthetically pleasing angle from the chin to the chest.

During a direct neck lift, an incision will be placed underneath the chin where the resulting scar can be easily hidden. The skin of the neck will then be elevated to expose the underlying fat. The fat will either be removed by direct excision or with liposuction. Once the fat has been removed the underlying platysma muscles will be tightened and bound with sutures, creating structural support and the new neck angle. Any excess skin will then be removed, cutting away the appearance of a double chin or turkey wattle. The incision will then be closed with sutures. A compression garment must then be worn for several weeks after the surgery to assist in healing.

Neck & Jawline Definition Solutions

Neck

Head

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- Stop taking blood thinning medications 2 weeks before
- Stop topical medications such as Retin-A or other tretinoin products
- Stop smoking 4 weeks before and after 
- No alcohol 5 days prior 
- Do not eat or drink 6 hours before 

Before Treatment

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- Local anesthesia with sedation
- Small incision underneath the chin
- Excess fat removed via excision or liposuction
- Platysma muscles are tightened 
- Excess skin is removed
- Sutures to close

During Treatment

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- Mild to moderate discomfort
- Bruising and swelling
- Start walking as soon as possible

Immediately After Treatment

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- Mild to moderate discomfort
- Bruising and swelling
- Sutures removed after 5-10 days

1 Week After Treatment

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- Avoid strenuous activity for 2 weeks
- Return to work 2-4 weeks postoperatively
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure
- Use shoulders to turn the head for 2 weeks

2-4 Weeks After Treatment and Beyond

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- Results noticeable immediately and are potentially permanent
- Results affected by aging and significant weight gain

Result Notes

Direct neck lift surgery is primarily designed to enhance and tighten the neck, eliminating excess tissue, fat, or “banding” that often forms during the natural aging process. Here is a quick guide for what to expect before, during, and after a direct neck lift.

A direct neck lift is a plastic surgery to enhance and tighten the neck eliminating a double chin, chubby chin, turkey wattle, or wobbly neck.

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