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 is a highly skilled facial surgeon with extensive experience in neck and facial rejuvenation procedures. He proudly serves patients in Guelph, London, Kitchener, Milton, and Hamilton, ON, offering expert care and natural-looking results tailored to each individual’s goals.

Types of neck lifts

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

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Who is a candidate for a neck lift?

Each neck lift procedure is tailored to specific concerns. For fullness under the chin from excess fatty tissue, a micro liposuction procedure is the most effective and definitive procedure for contouring the neck and achieving great definition of the jawline. For those who wish to avoid the OR, Profound RF micro-needling can both melt fat and tighten skin. For those with prominent neck bands, the surgical solutions is called a platysmaplasty.

This involves removing fat between the bands surgically and sewing the muscle bands together to create a smooth neckline. If there is excess skin or a ‘turkey neck’, then this skin can be directly excised and closed with a Grecian Urn direct neck lift. In some cases, adding a chin implant to increase the projection of the chin and stretch the neck skin is all that is required. Not everyone is a good candidate for isolated neck procedures and often a facelift approach is a better option. A consultation is required to determine who is a good candidate for these procedures.

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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.

Serving patients from Guelph, London, Kitchener, and Milton, Dr. Brace is proud to offer expert neck lift procedures to help individuals throughout Ontario achieve a rejuvenated and youthful appearance.

Double Chin Treatment in Guelph

A neck lift is one of the most effective surgical treatments for a double chin, often caused by excess fat and loose skin. At Guelph Facial Plastics, Dr. Matthew Brace customizes each procedure to address the patient's specific needs, using techniques like submental liposuction to remove fat and platysmaplasty to tighten the neck muscles. This comprehensive approach results in a sharper, more defined jawline and a smoother neck contour. Patients seeking a lasting double chin treatment in Hamilton and surrounding areas turn to a neck lift from Gleuph Facial Plastics for a refreshed and more youthful profile.

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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.

Non-Surgical Neck Lift

Treatments like Profound are done in office and require time to see the results. Profound is a single treatment but takes 6 months to be fully realized. This treatment creates 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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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 face and neck lift procedure. The platysmaplasty 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 general anesthesia, and in select cases can be performed under local, 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.

Neck Lift FAQs

How discreet are the incisions in a neck lift?

How do I maintain my results after a neck lift?

At what age should I consider a neck lift?

What causes a double chin?

What is the recovery time for a neck lift?

Which double chin treatment is right for me?

How discreet are the incisions in a neck lift?

Incisions are strategically placed behind the ears and, in some cases, beneath the chin. When performed by a skilled surgeon such as Dr. Brace, they are virtually undetectable once healed and are easily concealed within natural skin creases or hairlines.

How do I maintain my results after a neck lift?

Post-surgical results can be preserved beautifully with quality skincare, sun protection, and occasional non-surgical treatments such as radiofrequency skin tightening or injectables to maintain skin firmness over time.

At what age should I consider a neck lift?

There is no universal age. Candidacy is more about skin quality, muscle tone, and aesthetic goals than a specific number. Dr. Braces frequently sees patients in their 40s through 70s for neck lift procedures, tailoring his approach to each individual’s aging pattern.

What causes a double chin?

A double chin, or submental fullness, can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, aging, and weight fluctuations. Often, it is a combination of excess fat and loose skin in the neck area that diet and exercise alone cannot correct.

What is the recovery time for a neck lift?

Recovery time for a neck lift can vary depending on the extent of the procedure. Most patients can expect to have some bruising and swelling for the first couple of weeks but can often return to work and light activities within 10 to 14 days.

Which double chin treatment is right for me?

The best double chin treatment in Hamilton depends on the cause of your concerns. Options range from non-surgical injectables to surgical procedures like liposuction or a full neck lift. During your consultation, Dr. Brace will assess your anatomy and recommend a personalized plan to achieve your desired profile.

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