FACE & NECK LIFT
Reduce Wrinkles & Sagging
What you need to know when considering a Face & Neck Lift
- Why Our Patients Consider A Face & Neck Lift
- How A Face & Neck Lift Works
- Achieving The Most Natural Face & Neck Lift
- Before & After Gallery
- Common Patient Questions & Concerns About A Face & Neck Lift
- What Our Patients Are Saying About Their decision to get A Face & Neck Lift
Can You Relate To Our Patients?
“My face and neck sagging has really picked up these past couple years. The wrinkles on my cheeks and under my chin make me look 20 years older than I feel. I want a refreshed look but worry about the obvious tightened and unnatural ones I see.”
“My jawline is disappearing under sagging skin and my neck looks heavy no matter how much I exercise. My jowls and loose neck skin are aging me beyond my years and it’s really affecting my confidence and self-esteem.”
“I get aging is normal but once I hit 60 it seems like the wrinkles and loose skin on my face are much more noticeable. After the last decade of stress and weight fluctuations, my face and neck look way older. It makes me very self-conscious in photos.”
How A Face & neck lift Works
- Face vs. Neck Lift
- Your Consultation
- Your Surgery
- Your Recovery
As you age, your skin produces less collagen and elastin, leading to sagging and wrinkles on your face and neck. Gravity pulls tissues downward, creating jowls, loose neck skin, and deep folds around the mouth. Sun exposure, smoking, and stress accelerate skin thinning and loss of elasticity. Weight fluctuations can also stretch your skin making it harder to bounce back to its more youthful shape.
A face and neck lift is a combination that tightens these areas for a smoother and more refined look. Most of my patients choose to combine these procedures and I tailor them to their unique needs with options like a full lift for comprehensive rejuvenation or a mini lift for early aging signs. Understanding the differences between these two will help you select the option that best aligns with your goals…
A full face and neck lift is an excellent choice if you’re looking to address moderate to advanced signs of aging with a comprehensive approach. This procedure corrects sagging cheeks, jowls, and loose neck skin, smoothens deep folds and restores a crisp jawline for a youthful, balanced profile that looks natural yet refined.
The results are long-lasting, often lasting 10-15 years depending on your lifestyle, and it can be paired with other treatments, like an eyelid lift, for total rejuvenation tailored to your goals.
However, a full face and neck lift does involve a bit more commitment. The recovery period typically spans 2-4 weeks for initial healing, longer than a mini lift, and you may notice temporary swelling or bruising that’s more pronounced during this time.
The procedure requires general anesthesia, which might not be suitable for everyone, and its complexity means a higher initial investment compared to less invasive options.
A mini face and neck lift is a fantastic option for younger patients or those with mild to moderate signs of aging who want a subtle, natural enhancement with less downtime. This less invasive procedure uses smaller incisions, often hidden in natural creases, to address early sagging, to deliver a refreshed look with minimal scarring and a quicker recovery of just 1-2 weeks—perfect for busy lifestyles.
Being performed under local anesthesia with sedation, this reduces risks compared to general anesthesia, making it a comfortable choice for many of my patients.
That said, a mini face and neck lift offers more subtle results, so it may not fully address significant sagging, deeper folds, or extensive neck laxity, which could require a full lift for optimal correction.
The results, while beautiful, typically last 5-10 years, shorter than a full lift, and you might need additional procedures down the line as aging progresses.
Your journey begins with a personalized consultation where we discuss your goals and design a plan tailored to your face and neck. This 60-minute session covers your aesthetic goals, medical history, and lifestyle to determine whether a full or mini lift is best. I’ll assess your skin elasticity, facial structure, and degree of sagging to recommend the most effective approach.
We discuss the areas you want to improve, such as jowls, neck bands, or cheek sagging, to align with your vision.
I evaluate your skin laxity, muscle tone, and bone structure to recommend a full or mini lift.
We review your health, medications, and any prior procedures to ensure safety and candidacy.
I explain the differences between full and mini lifts, including recovery and expected outcomes specific to your goals and face/neck.
A face and neck lift is typically an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia (full lift) or local anesthesia with sedation (mini lift). It usually lasts 3-6 hours.
Preparation: You’re comfortably positioned and anesthesia is administered.
Marking: I mark incision lines, typically along your hairline, around your ears, and under your chin to guide lifting.
Incisions: For a full lift, incisions extend from your temples to behind your ears. For a mini lift, they’re shorter, often around your ears.
Tissue Repositioning: I lift and tighten underlying muscles (the SMAS layer) to restore your contours and jawline.
Skin Redraping: Excess skin is gently redraped and trimmed to eliminate sagging without tension.
Neck Contouring: Neck muscles are tightened, and excess fat or skin is removed to smooth bands and define your chin.
Closure: Incisions are closed with fine sutures that minimize scarring and blend into natural your creases.
Dressings: Light bandages are applied and a supportive garment may be used to reduce swelling.
Heading home after surgery
You’ll return home the same day with light bandages and instructions to keep your head elevated. Rest is essential and you must avoid strenuous activity to minimize swelling.
Days 2-3
Mild swelling and bruising are normal and manageable with prescribed medication. Rest at home keeping your head elevated and avoiding facial movements like chewing hard foods.
Days 4–7
Swelling begins to subside and sutures will be removed during your early follow-up visits. You can resume light activities like walking, but avoid bending or lifting.
Weeks 1-3
Most of my patients return to work or social activities after 10-14 days (sooner for mini lifts). Bruising fades, and you’ll begin to see your refreshed look, though swelling may persist.
Weeks 3-6
Swelling continues to resolve, revealing your refined jawline and neck. You can resume light exercise like yoga but avoid high-impact activities like riding a bike.
Months 2-6
Your final results emerge as scars fade and tissues settle. You’ll enjoy a youthful, natural appearance and can resume all activities, including strenuous workouts!
How A Face & neck lift Works
One of the top concerns my patients have when considering a face or neck lift is how natural the final outcome will look. They want to look refreshed, not overdone. Here’s how I ensure that happens…
Every face and neck lift is tailored to your facial anatomy, ensuring results complement your bone structure and skin type. I analyze your proportions during the consultation to determine the degree of lift needed for a balanced, youthful look.
For example, a patient with prominent cheekbones may need subtle cheek lifting, while another may benefit from more neck contouring. This bespoke approach ensures your results look like a refreshed version of you. We also use advanced imaging to preview your outcome, so you feel confident in our plan.
I use the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) lift technique to reposition deeper facial tissues, not just skin, for a natural, long-lasting result. This method avoids the “pulled” look by restoring volume and contour organically.
For your neck, we tighten platysma muscles and remove excess fat with precision liposuction when needed. Patients appreciate how their face moves naturally when smiling or speaking.
I place incisions in discreet areas, like the hairline, behind the ears, or under the chin, where they blend into natural creases. For mini lifts, incisions are even smaller, often invisible within months. I also use fine sutures and meticulous closure techniques, paired with post-operative scar-care protocols to ensure scars fade quickly. Our scar-minimization strategies are a major focus during your recovery.
I employ intraoperative mapping and real-time adjustments to ensure symmetry and balance. By lifting tissues with exact tension, I avoid over-tightening, which can look artificial. I also use high-definition visualization to confirm muscle and skin alignment. This precision ensures your face and neck look refreshed, not altered, even in motion. Patients often say their results are subtle enough that friends notice they look “better” without guessing surgery.
We provide a tailored recovery plan, including lymphatic drainage massages to reduce swelling and promote smooth healing. Me and my team schedules regular follow-ups to monitor your progress and offers skincare recommendations to enhance skin texture post-surgery.
We also guide you on sun protection and lifestyle habits to maintain your results. This comprehensive care ensures your lift settles naturally, with lasting vibrancy.
Before & After Gallery
Common Patient questions & Concerns About A Face & Neck lift
Undergoing a face & neck lift is a big decision and it’s normal to have questions and concerns. Here are a couple of the most common ones I hear…
I understand the concern about looking overdone, and we only prioritize natural results at. By lifting deeper tissues (SMAS layer) rather than just skin, we restore youthful contours without tension. We customize the lift to your unique features, using advanced imaging to ensure a balanced outcome. Our patients often share that friends comment on how rested or radiant they look, without suspecting surgery.
A face and neck lift offers long-lasting rejuvenation, typically 10-15 years for a full lift and 5-10 years for a mini lift, depending on factors like skin type and lifestyle. While aging continues naturally, you’ll always look younger than if you hadn’t had the procedure. We provide guidance on skincare, sun protection, and non-surgical treatments to extend the lifespan of your results. Our patients appreciate this proactive approach, which keeps them looking vibrant for years.
Recovery is a common concern, and we design our process to make it as smooth as possible. Initial swelling and bruising peak within 3-5 days and are manageable with medication and our detailed care plan. Most of our patients resume social activities within 10-14 days (sooner for mini lifts), and we provide camouflage makeup tips to ease the transition. Our follow-up visits ensure you heal beautifully!
What Our Patients Are Saying About Their face & necklift
“My face and neck lift made my jawline sharp again and my neck is smooth. It’s so natural that no one guesses I had surgery. The entire team’s attention to detail, from the consultation to recovery, felt like white-glove service. I feel like I’m glowing in every room I walk into. This was a life-changing decision.”
“My jowls are gone, and my neck looks defined, yet it’s subtle enough that colleagues just think I’ve been working out. The recovery was straightforward, thanks to their clear instructions and follow-ups. I couldn’t be happier with my choice.”
“My mini face and neck lift was the perfect way to refresh my look without going overboard. My cheeks are lifted, and my neck is smooth, making me look vibrant in photos again. The entire team made me feel so cared for, with personalized advice at every step. I love catching my reflection and seeing a younger, happier me. This experience exceeded every expectation I had.”
Ready for a more youthful face & neck?
The next step is to schedule your one-on-one consultation. We’ll discuss your specific goals along with your questions and concerns.
It will last about an hour and no detail will be overlooked. The goal of this consultation isn’t to convince you one way or another but rather give you the clarity and confidence to make the decision that’s best for you.
You can schedule your consultation 3 ways, whichever is most convenient for you…
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