Neck Lift Surgery | Colorado | Denver Facial Plastic Surgery

What is a Neck Lift?

A neck lift is a surgical procedure that improves visible signs of aging in the jawline and neck, such as:

Excess fat and lax skin in the lower face that creates jowls
Excess fatty deposits under the chin
Loose neck skin
Muscle banding in the neck which creates abnormal contours

The loss of youthful contours in the face and neck can be due to a variety of factors, including genetics, environmental conditions, and stress.

Some people feel they are not ready for a full facelift because the upper face is still pleasing. However, many patients will note excess wrinkling of the neck skin, a “turkey wattle” or double chin, and jowl lines.

When the neck area doesn’t match the upper facial appearance, a neck lift performed by double-board certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Stephen Weber may be a good solution.

Neck Lift Candidates

In general, good candidates for a neck lift are:

Healthy individuals who do not have medical conditions that impair healing
Non-smokers
Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic expectations

Methods

If you are bothered by sagging, loose skin on your neck, then a neck lift surgery procedure may provide a solution. You may hear neck lift surgery referred to as cervicoplasty (to remove excess skin) or platysmaplasty (to tighten loose neck muscles). Cosmetic surgeons will perform one or both of these procedures to tighten loose neck muscles and remove excess, sagging skin, restoring a smoother, firmer, and better defined appearance to the neck. A neck lift procedure is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. Your cosmetic surgeon will make a small incision behind each ear, and depending on your needs may also make a third small incision underneath the the chin. Through these incisions, he or she will tighten the neck muscles and/or underlying tissues and remove excess, sagging skin to restore a smoother, firmer, and more youthful appearance to the neck.

Considerations & goals with neck lift surgery:

Reduces or removes a “turkey neck” by removing excess, sagging skin
Smoothes out wrinkles and creases throughout the neck
Improves the appearance of vertical neck bands
Results are abiding and will age naturally with a patient
Can be combined with a facelift for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation

Neck Lift Recovery

Recovery time after a neck lift will depend on the individual, as well as the extent of surgery. Typically, patients return to daily activities including a return to work within two weeks after surgery. Expect your neck to feel tight for a few weeks, and know that bruising and swelling are normal. These effects should subside gradually, with visible bruising typically gone after the first week, and that “tight” feeling remaining for up to several months. Your cosmetic surgeon will provide you with detailed instructions for recovery and aftercare.

Besides being a very talented surgeon, Dr. Weber is kind. The same is also true of everyone in the Lonetree Facial and Plastic Surgery office. I would highly recommend Dr. Weber to anyone.

I had a previous chin augmentation and cheek lift procedure by a Dr. in Lakewood. That surgery was a terrible experience. The chin implant was misplaced, and my cheeks initially had huge swollen ridges on top, and my midface looked very hollow. No amount of makeup can hide a botched surgery. I waited for years to have the results corrected, and to be honest, I was afraid to trust another surgeon. I was very lucky to have found Dr. Weber. Dr. Weber had treated me with Radiesse as a temporary fix to the cheek area. The Radiesse helped a lot to minimize my hollow cheeks. I was very impressed with Dr. Weber, and finally decided to go ahead and have him do a permanent fix. I had a cheek augmentation, had the chin implant replaced, and had an upper blepharoplasty. The recovery was quick. I was out and about after 7 days. I am more than thrilled with the results! The overall improvement in my appearance is dramatic. Yet the results are very natural looking. Several coworkers mentioned that I looked rested, and my best friend commented that my hair looked great (my hair hasn’t changed). My cheeks and chin look good now, and my eyes no longer look tired.

5 stars
DrWebersHappyPatient , Lone Tree, CO

* Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.