What to Look for in Neck Lift Before and After Photos?

If you’re considering a cosmetic procedure, such as a neck lift, reviewing before and after images can be one way to understand the potential aesthetic changes achievable through surgery. 

Neck lift procedures may address aspects such as the contours of the neck and the jawline area. When viewing these photos, it is helpful to keep in mind that each patient’s results are unique and will vary based on individual factors. 

1. Check the skin in the neck region

When viewing before-and-after images, looking at the side profile can provide additional insight into the neck area. To make a more accurate comparison, check that the lighting and camera angles are similar across photos, as these factors can affect how the images represent the neck’s contours. 

Some patients may have changes in areas like the chin and neck region, where adjustments to skin tightness or contouring may be visible, depending on the individual’s anatomy and surgical approach.

A 64-Year-Old High SMAS Ultimate Face and Neck Lift patient.

2. Inspect the jawline area

When viewing before-and-after images of a neck lift, you may wish to observe how the neck contours appear relative to the patient’s natural proportions. In some cases, this involves repositioning underlying tissues, such as muscles or fat, to achieve a look suited to the patient’s anatomy.

Again, each patient result is different and will vary based factors that are unique to their facial structure and skin characteristics. 

A 42-year-old High SMAS Face & Neck Lift, Fat Grafting, Chemical Peel and a Lower Eyelid Pinch Blepharoplasty patient.

3. Minimal scarring

Incision scars are normal in any type of surgery, especially in the first six months. But they can heal over time. A good neck lift should have the incisions tucked behind the ear and along the posterior hairline with a small incision under the chin.

A 65-year-old High SMAS Face & Neck Lift, Fat Grafting, Peri-Oral Dermabrasion & a Chemical Peel patient.

Variations in before-and-after photos may result from factors like lighting, angles, or photography techniques, rather than indicating misleading results. 

When reviewing a provider’s gallery, consider aspects such as consistency in image quality and presentation across multiple examples, which can provide a broader understanding of the range of outcomes for different patients. 

Keep in mind that individual results will vary, as each procedure is tailored to the patient’s unique features and goals.

If you are considering options for addressing concerns with the appearance of the neck, Artiste Plastic Surgery in Sydney offers consultations to discuss neck lift surgery.

During a consultation, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jack Zoumaras can provide information on the process, discuss your specific concerns, and determine if this procedure is suitable.

Deciding to undergo plastic surgery is a personal and often complex choice, so it’s important to feel at ease throughout the entire process—from your initial consultation to the day of the procedure (should you choose to proceed). 

If at any stage you feel uncertain or anxious, this may be your intuition guiding you to seek further clarity. Communicate openly with your surgeon about any hesitations or questions; your comfort and understanding are priorities every step of the way.

Disclaimer: At Artiste Plastic Surgery, our Plastic Surgeons led by Dr Jack Zoumaras have been trained to the highest possible degree. All surgery has risks and it is always advised to get a second opinion. Risks are very real and we cannot guarantee any result. Results are illustrated as a guide only. All risks are managed and any need for revision surgery or complications (1-5%) can be managed by our specialist plastic surgeons.

Any statements on how you will feel is based on Level V Evidence:

Level V:  How you will feel after plastic surgery varies between individuals, depending on psychological and physical factors. Our internal research is based on how patients in our practice feel after surgery.

The blogs are not a substitute for a medical consultation and do not form as part of the doctor to patient relationship.