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What is a Neck Lift?

A neck lift is a procedure that addresses fullness, sagging skin, and/or muscle banding of the neck under the chin. In isolation, this is not a very common procedure but it is often combined with a facelift. There are a variety of techniques used to address the neck.

Dr. Brace performs custom neck rejuvenation surgeries, restoring youthful definition at the jawline, chin, and neck. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Brace is known for his elegant, natural-looking results. With extensive experience and expertise in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and state-of-the-art surgical techniques, expect a refined transformation that delivers the gift of confidence.

Focus on the Face at Guelph Facial Plastics

Focus on the Face at Guelph Facial Plastics

Before & After

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Why Choose Guelph?

Our newly renovated facility in Guelph has become a boutique destination for patients seeking facial surgery. Patients love travelling to Guelph for their consultation and surgery for many convenient reasons: our location is easy to find, and our clinic and surgery centre are located in the same, stand-alone building. You will always find a free parking spot in our private lot and will not have to navigate a hospital or large office building. Guelph has a small-town feel, allowing patients to avoid the congestion and business of a bigger city. At Guelph Facial Plastics, we proudly serve patients from all over Ontario and beyond.

With patient care, safety, and privacy at the forefront, our facility has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate a wide range of procedures. We have dedicated rooms for wound care, injectables, consultations, and surgical procedures, ensuring each aspect of your experience is addressed with expertise and efficiency. For those seeking the utmost discretion, we offer a private, separate entrance and exit, allowing for discreet arrivals and departures. 

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Anna's Story: Facelift and Neck Lift Testimonial

My experience with Dr. Brace and his team at Guelph Facial Plastics has been outstanding.

D.J.

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Types of Neck Lifts

Dr. Brace offers a variety of neck lifts depending on the factors at play. These include:

  • Submental liposuction
  • Belkyra injections
  • Profound treatments
  • Grecian Urn direct neck lifts
  • Platysmaplasty
  • Chin implant

Liposuction of the Neck

Liposuction is done in hospital in most cases under anesthesia and usually takes 1 hour. Tiny 3mm incisions are made, one under each ear lobe and one under the chin. A minimally traumatic microliposction cannula is used to remove fat after the area under the chin.

The incisions are closed with a single dissolvable stitch in each. A compression dressing is applied. Bruising in the neck is common and resolves during the first 2 weeks. Results are visible around 1 month and are fully seen once the swelling resolves at 3 months.

Platysmaplasty 

An isolated platysmaplasty is often performed under local anesthetic with or without IV sedation. It is usually performed as part of a full facelift surgery. The submentoplasty involves a single 3-5cm incision under the chin. From here fat is removed and the muscle edges are bound together like a corset. Skin sutures are removed 1 week later and bruises in the neck resolve around the 2-week mark. A facial sling is work to minimize swelling. Results are fully seen around 3 months when swelling is resolved.

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Grecian Urn Direct Neck Lift

A Grecian Urn direct neck lift is more common in men who want to remove their ‘turkey waddle’ with minimal downtime. This procedure involves excision of the skin under the chin to a level just above the Adam’s apple. It is usually done under local anesthetic and creates a vertical scar with a zig-zag appearance in its mid portion. Sutures are removed 1 week after surgery and bruising is minimal and resolved by 2 week. Whiskers can camouflage the scar as it heals. The results are immediate. Dr. Brace provides pulse dye laser treatments and injections to manage the scar as it is healing. It takes a full year for any scar to fully mature into a thin, white and pliable line.

Non-Surgical Neck Lift

Treatments like Belkyra injections or Profound are done in office and require time to see the results. Belkyra injections typically require 4 treatments, 6-8 weeks apart to see an acceptable result. Profound is a single treatment but takes 6 months to be fully realized. Both treatments create significant swelling under the chin during the first 5-10 days and initially worsen the appearance of a double chin. These procedures, although non-surgical usually require planning for some social downtime in the initial days after treatment.

Surgical Neck Lift

Surgical procedures are performed in the operating room and can be done under general anesthesia or IV sedation with local anesthesia. Dr. Brace will recommend what is best for you and can discuss the treatment in detail.

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Compassionate care with sophisticated, natural-looking outcomes

At Guelph Facial Plastics, Dr. Brace approaches each patient with a personalized and compassionate touch. He understands that each individual has unique facial features and goals, and he takes the time to listen attentively to their concerns. With an artistic eye and surgical precision, Dr. Brace tailors face and neck procedures to harmonize facial proportions and restore a naturally youthful appearance, all while preserving the patient’s individuality.

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Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonDr. Matthew D. Brace, Medical Director

Dr. Brace is a highly respected, double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon known for creating elegant, extremely natural results. Dr. Brace is the current Vice President of the Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and adjunct faculty in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Toronto, McMaster University, and the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Brace creates elegant refinements to recapture the natural beauty and delicate contours of the face and neck.

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Neck lift by Dr. Brace

Dr. Brace is double board certified in head and neck surgery and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is an expert in all variations of neck lift surgery and can counsel you on the appropriateness of these approaches given your specific anatomy and concern. He has intimate knowledge of the anatomy of the neck and vast surgical experience operating in this area. He performs 75-100 cosmetic and cancer related neck surgeries every year. His goal is to give you a natural and beautiful result that respects your individual facial shape and anatomy.

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Neck Lift Consultation

A consultation is the first step for any surgical or non-surgical treatment to the neck. During a consultation Dr. Brace will assess your facial skeleton, your airway position and the factors negatively affecting the appearance of your neck. Photographs will be taken to discuss your concerns. Dr. Brace can then recommend an appropriate treatment to create the best neck lift result for your anatomy.

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