How is a neck lift performed?
A neck lift is a planned operation with steps that depend on your anatomy. Published descriptions of those steps, read alongside a few pointed questions, prepare you for the consultation.
Steps vary by surgeon and by neck
The exact steps vary by surgeon and by patient. The sources below describe the usual stages, and your surgeon should explain which ones they would use on you.
Where the neck lift stages are described
A national plastic surgery society lays out the neck lift procedure steps. Read these in order, then ask the surgeon how their plan for you differs.
A large hospital system describes neck lift, also called platysmaplasty, including surgery and what to expect. For a clinical view, a medical reference entry on neck rejuvenation is written for medical readers and is more technical. The same society's article on the beauty of a neck lift is a lighter read.
Ask which part of the technique is meant to keep the result in place over time, and why.
Preparing to discuss the neck lift steps
- Read one plain-language description of the procedure before the consultation.
- Ask the surgeon to walk through the steps for your neck.
- Ask what recovery looks like after each step.
Step lists that differ by source
Different sources may describe the steps differently. Compare them and ask your surgeon to resolve the differences.