What will the neck lift procedure involve?
We perform a neck lift under general anaesthesia as a day case procedure. During the operation, your surgeon will correct the signs of ageing on the neck, which varies from patient to patient. A neck lift is highly customisable, and so we will adjust the technical approach depending on your needs.
Typically, this involves working with the platysma muscle, and removing excess skin, fat and tissue to smooth and refine the neck. We may also combine this procedure with submental liposuction (under the chin) and a facelift, for an enhanced facial rejuvenation outcome.
The surgeon will make a minimal and discreet incision behind the ear. They will remove excess fat and may tighten the platysma muscles with sutures which prevents the bands from returning. In rare cases the surgeon may decide to include a small incision under the chin, however Dr. Alexandrides’ will usually perform the operation without the need for such an incision. Following this, your surgeon will address and excise any excess skin and close the incision with sutures.