Neck Lift
What it is
A neck lift addresses loose skin and slackened muscle bands in the neck, restoring definition from the chin to the jawline. It becomes the right procedure at the point where skin has lost elasticity — where removing fat alone would leave the neck looser rather than tighter.
What to expect
Dr. Sibaja examines skin quality, muscle position and the fat present, then explains which combination your result would actually require. She is direct about whether a lift is warranted or whether something less invasive would serve you better.
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Every answer is a starting point — your consultation goes deeper, personally.
When is a neck lift the right operation rather than liposuction?
When skin has lost elasticity, or when the muscle bands down the front of the neck have separated. Removing fat from a neck that has lost tone leaves it looser, not tighter — that is the dividing line.
What does it address that other treatments cannot?
Loose skin and slackened platysma muscle. No injectable or energy device repositions either. Where the problem is genuinely skin and muscle, surgery is the honest answer.
What does it involve?
Incisions around and behind the ear, sometimes with a small one under the chin, through which skin is redraped and the muscle tightened. Anaesthesia and the extent of the work depend on the case.
Where do the scars sit?
In the natural creases around the ear and into the hairline, which is where they are least visible. They are permanent but designed to be hidden, and they fade over the first year.
What is the recovery?
Swelling and bruising for the first weeks, with a garment worn early on. Most patients plan two to three weeks before returning to a normal social schedule, and full settling takes months.
How long will it last?
Years, typically — but ageing continues. A neck lift sets the clock back rather than stopping it, and how long it holds depends partly on skin quality, weight stability and sun exposure.
What are the risks I should know about?
As with any surgery: bleeding, infection, and a collection of fluid or blood under the skin. Temporary numbness around the ear is common. Dr. Sibaja will go through the specific risks for your case before you decide.
Can it be combined with facial surgery?
Yes, and it often is — a neck lift alongside blepharoplasty is a common pairing, because the eyes and the neck are usually what a patient notices first. One recovery instead of two.
Often combined with
Many patients pair treatments into a single personalized protocol — ask Dr. Sibaja how these work together for your goals.