Neck Lift

Reveal a smooth, slim, and defined neck at Cape Fear Valley Health. In just three hours, you can transform your neck area and return home, ready to embrace the positive change.

What Is a Neck Lift?

Your neck can be one of the first areas to show signs of aging. Why? As we get older, the skin on our neck can lose its natural elasticity, causing it to sag and appear loose. A neck lift tightens and smooths the skin, achieving a youthful, slim, and sculpted neck 

Enhance Your Appearance

Cape Fear Valley Health uses state-of-the-art techniques to ensure natural-looking results. Our experienced plastic surgeons will listen to your concerns and answer your questions. We will evaluate your overall health and cosmetic goals to help you determine if a neck lift is the right choice for you.

Our Approach to Neck Lift

At Cape Fear Valley Health, our plastic surgeons stay up-to-date on the latest medical advances and innovations, meaning you can enjoy first-class care close to home.

Understanding Your Goals

Our compassionate and friendly staff will treat you with the care and respect you deserve. Your Cape Fear Valley Health plastic surgeon will take the time to discuss your treatment goals and thoroughly evaluate your specific areas of concern. We prioritize answering your questions and ensuring you feel fully informed and comfortable with your treatment plan.

We Stay Connected

After your neck lift, we ensure you have all the information you need to take care of yourself during recovery. Healing from surgery takes time, but our team will be in regular contact to monitor your progress and provide support.

Your Neck Lift Team

From your first call, you’ll be supported by a dedicated team of experts, including plastic surgeons, licensed practical nurses, and medical staff.

What to Expect With a Neck Lift

A neck lift procedure generally takes between two and three hours and is performed under general anesthesia, so you won’t feel any pain. Once the procedure is complete, you can return home and start enjoying the positive changes.

Your plastic surgeon will make incisions behind the ears and under the chin. Through these incisions, your surgeon can perform liposuction, remove excess skin, and tighten neck muscles.

Some patients combine their neck lift with a brow lift or Botox for a more dramatic aesthetic enhancement.

The ultimate goal is to re-establish natural lines and anatomy to achieve a more youthful and contoured neck appearance.

Neck Lift Consultation

Your Cape Fear Valley Health plastic surgeon will discuss your treatment goals and carefully evaluate your neck area. They will then make a recommendation based on your desired results and develop your personalized treatment plan.

Are You a Candidate For a Neck Lift?

Patients who choose a neck lift often feel like their neck doesn’t match their facial appearance. Common concerns include excess wrinkling of the neck skin or a double chin. 

Additional considerations:

• The ideal candidate is in good overall health.
• Alcohol increases the risk of excess bleeding and should be avoided for at least two weeks before surgery.
• Nicotine increases the risk of blood clots and other complications. Patients should be nicotine-free for three to six weeks before and after surgery.

Neck Lift Recovery and Results

After a neck lift procedure, you should:

• Plan to take one to two weeks off work to focus on recovery.
• Ensure you get plenty of rest.
• Wear a compression bandage for two weeks to reduce swelling and promote healing.
• Avoid strenuous activities for six to eight weeks to prevent complications.

It’s normal to experience some discomfort, mild bruising and swelling, which typically subside in one to two weeks. Most patients are pleased with results within three months. 

Neck Lift Risks

Like all surgeries, a neck lift involves a certain degree of risk. However, when performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon, serious complications are rare. To minimize risk, follow the instructions and advice of your plastic surgeon.

Some risks and complications could include:

• Scarring
• Infection
• Nerve injury