Neck Lift

A neck lift at our Los Angeles practice cost approximately $9,500 and up. The final cost depends on the extent of correction required and whether additional treatments are included, such as neck liposuction or chin work. Your total will typically reflect the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, facility use, and any pre- or post-operative care.

Price is a practical consideration, but the surgeon you choose matters far more than the number. A neck lift is a procedure where experience, anatomical knowledge, and an honest understanding of your goals directly determine the quality of your result. Dr. Jain takes time at every consultation to understand what you are hoping to achieve and to give you a realistic picture of what surgery can deliver for your specific anatomy.

Financing is available through Affirm, with flexible monthly payment plans that allow you to move forward on your own timeline.

Yes, and it frequently is. The most common combination is a neck lift performed alongside a facelift, since both address the effects of aging on the lower face and neck and share a recovery period. Combining them reduces total downtime compared to staging them separately.

Other procedures commonly performed at the same time as a neck lift include upper or lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), brow lift, chin augmentation or chin liposuction, fat transfer to the face, and laser resurfacing of the skin. Whether combining procedures is appropriate depends on the patient's overall health, the expected duration of combined surgery, and the anesthesia plan. Dr. Jain assesses this during consultation and recommends combinations only when they are clinically appropriate and safe for the individual patient.

A neck lift is a well-established surgical procedure with a strong safety record when performed by a board-certified surgeon. However, as with all surgical procedures, risks exist and every patient should understand them before deciding to proceed.

Risks include temporary numbness or altered sensation in the neck and ear area, which typically resolves over weeks to months as the nerves recover. Bruising and swelling are expected and peak in the first week before gradually subsiding. Scarring is present behind the ears and possibly under the chin, though placement within natural creases minimises visibility. Asymmetry between the two sides is possible, particularly during early healing when swelling resolves unevenly. Infection is uncommon but possible and is managed with wound care protocols and antibiotics where appropriate. Hematoma, a collection of blood under the skin, occurs in approximately 1 to 2 percent of cases and may require drainage. Hair loss near the incision sites is rare but has been reported. Anesthesia reactions are possible in any surgical procedure and are minimised through a thorough pre-operative health evaluation. Injury to facial nerve branches is rare but is the most serious potential complication of any lower face or neck surgery. In the hands of an experienced surgeon with thorough anatomical knowledge, this risk is very low.

Neck lift incisions are placed strategically to minimise visible scarring. The main incisions run behind and around the ear, following the natural crease between the ear and the skin. If liposuction or platysmal work is performed through the front of the neck, a small additional incision is made beneath the chin in a natural skin fold, where it is well concealed.

In most patients, scars fade from pink to a pale, flat line over 6 to 12 months. They are generally not visible in front-facing or side-profile views and are concealed by the natural anatomy of the ear. Patients with darker skin tones or a history of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation should discuss this with Dr. Jain before surgery, as these factors influence the healing pattern. Sun protection over healing incisions is important throughout the first year and helps the scar fade as well as possible.

Neck lift results are long-lasting but not permanent in the sense that the aging process continues after surgery. Most patients enjoy the benefits of their neck lift for 7 to 10 years before the effects of continued aging become noticeable. Some patients find results last considerably longer, depending on genetics, skin quality, sun exposure habits, smoking history, and weight stability.

The structural correction achieved by a neck lift, specifically the tightening of the platysma muscle and removal of excess skin, addresses the underlying causes of neck aging rather than simply masking them. This is why results tend to be more durable than non-surgical alternatives. Maintaining a stable weight, protecting the skin from UV exposure, and avoiding smoking all support longer-lasting outcomes.