Neck Lift
At Beaty Facial Plastic Surgery and MedSpa in Atlanta and Alpharetta, our neck lift procedures can help restore a smoother, firmer, and more youthful neckline. Whether you’re concerned about loose skin, muscle laxity, or excess fat, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Beaty offers advanced surgical techniques to refine your jawline and enhance your overall facial harmony. With a focus on natural-looking results and personalized care, we tailor each neck lift to your unique needs. If you’re looking to rejuvenate your appearance and achieve a more defined profile, contact us to learn how a neck lift can help you look and feel your best.
What is a Neck Lift?
A neck lift is a cosmetic procedure that repositions both the skin and underlying supportive tissues of your neck. It is performed to improve structural definition and to tighten the skin for a more youthful appearance. A neck lift can be performed alone or in conjunction with a Dr. Mark Beaty at Beaty Facial Plastic Surgery and MedSpa in Metro Atlanta.
What Are the Benefits of a Neck Lift?
A neck lift offers numerous benefits, enhancing both appearance and confidence. This procedure can:
- Tighten loose skin for a firmer, more youthful neckline
- Reduce excess fat and eliminate the appearance of a “double chin”
- Improve muscle laxity by addressing platysmal banding (vertical neck bands)
- Enhance jawline definition, creating a smoother transition between the face and neck
- Provide long-lasting results that maintain a natural look over time
- Boost confidence by restoring a rejuvenated, refreshed appearance
Neck Lift Before and After
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After Who Is a Good Neck Lift Candidate?
Men and women who are in good physical health and would like to improve the loss of definition from their jawline to their neck are excellent candidates for neck lift surgery. Candidates should have realistic expectations about the surgery results.
What Does Neck Lift Surgery Involve?
Our surgeon will start by making an incision behind the natural curve of the ear. He will reposition and adjust underlying fat and muscle before re-draping, lifting, and securing the skin in a higher position.
Neck lifts are usually paired with submental jowl liposuction (SMJ) to target the fatty deposits in the neck area. If SMJ is necessary, Dr. Beaty will make a small incision under the chin in order to access and extract the fat. An SMJ procedure is an excellent solution for a more sculpted, defined neck.
The neck lift procedure usually takes 2-4 hours to perform. The patient is given either general or local anesthesia with sedation. Most neck lifts are an outpatient procedure.
What Is Recovery After Neck Lift Surgery Like?
Most patients will need a supportive facial garment for several days after surgery. The specific care for incisions and neck skin will depend on your individual procedure. Your surgeon will review this with you on the first day postoperatively.
It will take several weeks for a full recovery after neck lift surgery. However, the majority of swelling and bruising will subside within one week. At your one-week follow-up, Dr. Beaty will remove all sutures. Your face may feel tight while healing, so a soft-food diet is recommended. Work and social activities may resume after two weeks. Although there will be discomfort, most patients do not complain of any severe pain. Your surgeon will write prescriptions for medication to ease the healing process.
Eyelid surgery is an outpatient procedure that is performed by double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Beaty in the operating room. In selected patients, upper blepharoplasty may be performed in the office under local anesthesia. The blepharoplasty procedure typically lasts anywhere from one to two hours.
What Procedures Pair Well With a Neck Lift?
A neck lift is often combined with other procedures for a more balanced and youthful appearance. Many patients choose to pair their neck lift with:
- ProLift™ (Progressive Limited Incision Facelift Technique): Dr. Beaty’s custom-tailored facelift technique addresses facial aging while complementing neck rejuvenation. By evaluating each tissue plane during surgery, ProLift™ minimizes incisions, reduces swelling, and ensures a natural, long-lasting outcome.
- Facial Fat Grafting: Restores lost volume in the cheeks and jawline for a softer, more youthful look.
- Chin Augmentation: Enhances facial harmony by improving jawline definition.
- Eyelid Surgery or Brow Lift: Rejuvenates the upper face to create a more refreshed overall appearance.
- RF Microneedling or Laser Skin Resurfacing: Improves skin tone, texture, and tightness for smoother, more radiant skin.
Dr. Beaty can customize a treatment plan to help you achieve your ideal results.
“After having 5 consults with other surgeons in the Atlanta area, I picked Dr Mark Beaty for my neck lift. He is friendly, attentive, and highly competent with his impressive art and skill. Dr Beaty is double board certified and specializes in the face/neck area only which is what I was looking for. I am thrilled with my results, and Dr Beaty gave me exactly what I wanted. Hands down to Dr Beaty and his friendly staff. They are all top notch!”
Is Non-Surgical Neck Rejuvenation An Option?
Effective non-surgical lifting is an option to consider and is often used to enhance the results of a face and neck lift. Dr. Beaty offers Ulthera® micro-focused ultrasound technology, which is the first device to offer significant clinical improvement in facial and brow contour without surgery. In selected patients, this may offer a no down-time alternative to surgery. Radiofrequency microneedling can also sometimes offer non-surgical skin tightening results for patients with more mild laxity around the neck and jawline.
Schedule a Consultation
To see if you are a good candidate for a neck lift, contact Beaty Facial Plastic Surgery and MedSpa or call us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Beaty. Our practice serves Alpharetta, Atlanta, and surrounding areas in Georgia.
