Neck Lift Surgery

The elegance of a neck contour in a Female and strong jaw line in a Male cannot be underestimated. For centuries sculpters and painters have depicted beauty with these features. The first signs of ageing in some people distort this contour. A Neck Lift is the solution for a “turkey neck” or neck with loose skin, wrinkles and platysma bands that cause the neck to lose shape. At Artiste Plastic Surgery patients have sought a Neck Lift to restore the elegant transition from Face to Neck. This results in a sharp neck line with better contour and will give you confidence from every angle.

Technically A Neck Lift is a plastic surgery procedure that may be performed alone but is often part of a Facelift procedure with an additional small incision under the chin. The neck muscles, glands and fat are repositioned through this access incision to produce a harmonious pleasing neck contour.

At Artiste Plastic Surgery a neck lift is performed for the following reasons:

As part of a facelift procedure
To rejuvenate the neck
To form a youthful cervico-mental angle (Chin and Neck relationship)
To address active Platysma bands
To create a more pleasing aesthetic appearance of the neck

NECK LIFT SURGERY PROCEDURES:

Neck Lift Alone

In few cases a patient may seek only a neck lift to address:

Cervical skin laxity
Fat deposits in the neck region

This can be achieved with liposuction alone with the addition of a sub-mental and/or short post-auricular incision to address excess cervical laxity.

Neck Lift as Part of a Facelift

A sub-mental incision (in addition to the facelift incision) is used to access the neck structures. The following can be performed depending on anatomy and age changes:

Removal of fat (Supra-platysma, Sub-platysma)
Trimming of Digastric muscles
Trimming of Submandibular gland
Platsymaplasty (suturing of muscle together)
Platsyma-myotomy (incising of the muscle to rid of active bands)
Removal of excess skin through the facelift incision

57 Year Old Neck Lift

60 Year Old Neck Lift

64 Year Old Neck Lift

PROCEdURE SNAPSHOT

3-4 hr Procedure

1 night in hospital

2 weeks unsociable

Qualified facelift plastic surgeon:

- World expert Dr Jack Zoumaras
- Qualified Anaesthetist, Accredited hospital

Results: Firmer skin, get rid of loose skin, fat and loose muscle, say goodbye to wrinkles, lines and the turkey neck.

Priceless investment

You will feel:

Look great from every angle with your sharpened profile. Look refreshed and confident.

Neck Lift and Mini Lift Packages

Artiste Ultimate Neck Lift

Artiste Signature Neck Lift

Artiste Neck Sculpt

The Anatomy of Ageing

To understand how best to lift the face, one must have a deep and thorough understanding of the anatomy of ageing. This ensures that your Neck Lift results will not be “plastic”, but rejuvenating, natural, and amazing. Face and Neck lift expert, Dr Jack Zoumaras, is a peer reviewed Plastic Surgeon, and knows how to respect your anatomy to transform your neck.

Facial Anatomy

The Face/Neck consists of 5 concentric layers that differ in consistency in different parts of the face.

Layer 1 is Skin which is thickest around the cheek and nose, and thinnest on the eyelids and temple.
Layer 2 is Fat which is prominent around the cheeks and negligible in the eyelids (the fatty “bags” that we see under the eyelids comes from a deeper layer (deeper even than Layer 5).
Layer 3 is the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS), a muscle layer that allows us to be humans, it is responsible for allowing us to talk, smile, whistle, sing, open and close our eyes, and for all facial animations. The SMAS in the neck of the platysma layer.
Layer 4 is a space that contains Ligaments, Facial nerves and Vessels. The ligament holds the upper three layers and rests on Layer 5. The ligament is at its thickest in Layer 4 and branches into the dermis of the skin, akin to fine branches of a tree.
Layer 5 is bone where the ligament holding up the facial anatomy resides on (Cheek and Jaw bones). In the cheek and neck there is no bone and it is deep fascia that is representative of layer 5. Layer 5 in the neck is the deep cervical fascia.

Necklift Anatomy and Skin Layers

Changes as you age

As the Neck ages it undergoes changes in all 5 layers. The overlying skin (Layer 1) can loosen causing wrinkles. Some patients deposit more fat (Layer 2) in their necks, that results in a double chin or “turkey neck”. In Layer 3, the muscle loosens and the ligament (Layer 4) that holds the structures above, also weakens. This results in the skin falling and muscle becoming a loose structure much like an oversize sheet on a bed that has no structure. This results in the lack of a defined neck-line, and no sharpness to the neck profile. The ligament that sits on the mandible, falls as part of facial ageing, and this not only results in jowling, but the facial skin further pushes the neck skin down.

In some patients the muscle in the neck can undergo banding that results in the neck appearing as if there are strings when you are talking.

Effectiveness of a Necklift

A Neck Lift by Dr Jack Zoumaras at Artiste Plastic Surgery will reverse the changes due to ageing in Layers 1 – 5, to ensure that you have a sharpened and rejuvenated neck profile that looks amazingly natural, and not fake. Having a unique and technical understanding of the anatomy of the ageing process, takes years of training and experience, and it is this, combined with Surgical Finesse, that enables Dr Jack Zoumaras to ensure that your Neck lift gives you the best possible results.

Some of our patients have never had a strong jawline, even in their youth, and this is an anatomical genetic variant of having a weaker jaw bone. This can be addressed during a Neck Lift through the use of Structural fat grafting along the jaw line or use of a chin implant.

Necklift Options

A Neck Lift is performed by making an incision behind the ear and along the posterior hairline and combining this with a small incision under the chin. The chin incision allows access to the front of the neck to trim glands, tighten muscle and remove fat if necessary. The excess skin is excised through the ear incisions laterally along with the muscle to restore a youthful firm neck contour.

Neck Lift as part of a Facelift

Adding a Neck Lift to a Face Lift is a complimentary procedure that will transform your look. A Facelift involves an incision in front of the ear and along the hairline in the temple. Continuing the incision behind the ear and adding an extra incision under the chin allows the Neck to be lifted during the same procedure.

A Facelift can also be combined with a Neck Lift by extending the Neck Incision in front of the ear and along the temporal hairline.

Combining a Neck Lift with a Facelift or vice versa, at Artiste Plastic Surgery, will transform your entire look. Our patients are so happy with the end result, having a sharper contoured neck line, and lifted face, gives the ultimate rejuvenated look. Ultimately they feel empowered with confidence because they look the way that they feel.

Ultimate Neck Lift

Our Ultimate Neck Lift at Artiste Plastic Surgery involves contouring and sculpting the muscle and skin, and also the deep submandibular glands and digastric muscles. Even in great hands, these structures can ruin a good Neck lift result. In the expert hands of Neck Lift surgeon Dr Jack Zoumaras the anterior digastric muscle and submandibular glands can be sculpted along with the platysma muscle and the skin tightened, to give you a glamorised Neck lift and neck contour.

The Ultimate Neck Lift will restore your best possible Neckline and even make it look even better than it ever was.

Signature Neck Lift

Our Signature Neck Lift at Artiste Plastic Surgery involves sculpting the neck by removing excess skin and tightening the underlying muscle. When combined with a Facelift the results are phenomenal.

Neck Sculpt

An Artiste Neck Sculpt involves sculpting the neck with liposuction through tiny incisions under the chin. This procedure is great for a younger patient with a “fatty” neck area that lacks definition.

Neck Lift and Pony Tail Lift

Lifting the upper face with a Ponytail lift or eyelid surgery or brow lift can be combined with a liposuction of the Neck to refine and define the neck line at the same time. Both these procedures are minimally invasive and do not take a long time.

Common Concerns

The procedure will be illustrated in detail and you will be given a detailed instruction sheet on expected post-operative course and potential complications during your consultation with Dr Jack Zoumaras.

It is recommended that you are a stable weight for at least 3-6 months to obtain the best possible results.

It is advised to stop smoking at least 6 weeks before and after surgery.

Results vary and are illustrated as a guide only. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. These risks will be discussed with you in detail. A second opinion is beneficial and advised.

FAQs

What is the Artiste Ultimate Neck Lift?

The Artiste Ultimate Neck Lift not only restores your neck to what it was, but it can also enhance it’s features particularly if you have always struggled with a neck line. This is because the submandibular glands and digastric muscles that contribute to an obtuse neckline can be trimmed. A chin implant or bone substitute can also be used to enhance the jaw line. This will ensure you look great from every angle and position.

What is the Artiste Signature Neck Lift?

An Artiste Signature Neck Lift involves restoring your neck to what it was by removing excess skin, fat and tightening the neck muscles

What is a Neck Lift?

A Neck Lift is performed by placing an incision behind the ear and along the posterior hairline to gain access to the lateral part of the neck. A further small incision is made under the chin to remove fat, remove excess glandular tissue and tighten the muscle to form an internal firm neck layer. Loose skin is then excised through the incision behind the ear.

The Neck Lift will give you confidence in your new sharp profile.

What is a Mini Neck Lift?

A mini neck lift is where we perform liposuction to sculpt the neck and then add a small incision under the chin to tighten the platysma muscle. This is suitable for select patients.

What is a Neck Sculpt

A Neck Sculpt involves liposuction to contour and sculpt your neck line.

Can I have a PonyTail Facelift with a Neck Lift?

Yes this is what we call a Pony Tail Lift Plus.

Can I have Eyelid Surgery with a Neck lift?

Yes you can add eyelid surgery to your neck lift

Can I do a lower Facelift with a Neck lift?

Yes, extending the Neck Lift incision will allow the lower face and specifically jowl to be lifted. This is commonly done and requested by our patients.

Is a Neck lift dangerous?

A neck lift is a plastic surgery procedure and all procedures have risks. Dr Jack Zoumaras is a qualified Plastic Surgeon and will ensure the best safety possible. This includes operating in an accredited hospital with accredited anaesthetists. The neck structures present will be protected and you can rest assured that Dr Jack Zoumaras is a trained surgeon and will look after you. You are required to stay in hospital for one night.

How long will a Neck lift feel tight?

Your Neck will feel tight because of the internal muscle work to restore your neck line. The tightness can last between 2-6 weeks.

How long does a Neck lift last?

A Neck Lift will last 10 years. After 10 years you would have anatomical changes of ageing but your neck will still look better than before you had your lift.

When can I run after a Neck lift?

You can jog after 10 days and run after 4 weeks.

What is the recovery for a Neck Lift?

A Neck Lift will take 3 weeks to recover and return to work and normal social activities. An earlier return is possible, depending on the patient.

What is the downtime of a Neck Lift?

A Neck Lift is an overnight stay procedure that requires at least 14 days of downtime at home.

Do I need to have a Neck Lift with a Facelift?

The anatomy of the ageing face applies to the neck as the layers are continuous. A neck lift is complementary to a facelift but it does not need to be done at the same time. This is a personal choice based on the outcome you want and the financial investment you want to make. From an operative point of view it will take an additional 90 minutes and you will have a slightly longer incision.

What is the cost of a Neck Lift in Sydney?

Dr Jack Zoumaras, is a peer reviewed Specialist Plastic Surgeon, and he knows how to respect your anatomy to transform your Neck. A Neck Lift in Sydney by Dr Jack Zoumaras can cost anywhere from between 15-20k for the surgical fee alone. A Neck Lift like any surgery is tailored to the patient's anatomy and desires. During your consultation Face expert and Neck Lift Surgeon Dr Jack Zoumaras of Artiste Plastic Surgery will assess your neck and offer at least two solutions to address the neck area to give you a sharp profile and youthful neck line.