Neck Lift

A neck lift, also known as lower rhytidectomy or neck contouring, is a rejuvenating procedure that tightens loose skin, removes excess fat, and addresses muscle banding to restore a smooth, defined jawline and youthful neck contour. It effectively corrects "turkey neck," jowls, double chin, or sagging due to aging, weight changes, or genetics.

Dr. Gronet customizes each neck lift using advanced techniques, often incorporating liposuction for fat removal, platysmaplasty to tighten underlying muscles, and precise skin redraping. This can be performed as a standalone procedure for isolated neck concerns or combined with a facelift for comprehensive facial rejuvenation. For select patients with good skin elasticity, minimally invasive options like targeted liposuction alone may suffice.

The result is a sharper jawline, reduced banding, and a more elegant neck profile that enhances overall facial harmony and confidence.

What Is a Neck Lift?

The procedure involves discreet incisions—typically around the ears and possibly under the chin—to access and sculpt neck tissues. Dr. Gronet performs fat sculpting or liposuction to eliminate deposits under the chin and along the neck, tightens the platysma muscle for smoother contours, and trims/repositions excess skin for natural tightening.

Advanced deep plane or muscle repositioning techniques ensure long-lasting, structural improvement without an over-pulled appearance. Non-surgical complements like ultrasound tightening may be discussed for milder cases, but surgery provides the most dramatic and enduring correction.

Are You a Candidate for a Neck Lift?

Ideal candidates are healthy non-smokers with realistic expectations who experience:

  • Loose or sagging neck skin

  • Excess fat under the chin or jowls

  • Vertical muscle bands or "turkey neck"

  • Loss of jawline definition due to aging

Good skin elasticity enhances results. Men increasingly seek neck lifts for professional sharpness. Dr. Gronet evaluates your anatomy, skin quality, and goals to determine if a standalone neck lift, liposuction-focused approach, or combination with facelift is best.

Your Consultation with Dr. Gronet

Your journey starts with a thorough, personalized consultation. Dr. Gronet will assess your neck and facial features, discuss concerns like banding or fat deposits, and create a tailored plan—explaining techniques, incision placement, and potential add-ons for optimal outcomes.

Dr. Gronet is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive expertise in facial and neck rejuvenation, dedicated to natural, harmonious results and patient-centered care.

Recovery After Neck Lift

Neck lift recovery prioritizes comfort. Expect initial swelling, bruising, tightness, and mild numbness in the neck and lower face, managed with prescribed medications. A supportive wrap and possible thin drain minimize swelling (removed quickly).

Most patients are up and about in 1-2 days, returning to work in 1-2 weeks. Stiffness resolves in weeks, with sensation normalizing over months. Scars, hidden around ears and in natural creases, fade significantly. Full refined results emerge in 3-6 months, with improvements lasting 10+ years.

Close follow-up ensures smooth healing and beautiful contours.

Ready to achieve a refined, youthful neck and jawline? Contact Dr. Gronet's office today to schedule your consultation and rediscover your confident profile.