Introduction
At Utah Facial Plastics, we offer a range of neck lift options designed to rejuvenate the neck and jawline for a more youthful, defined appearance. Whether you're seeking targeted enhancements through deep neck contouring or more comprehensive results with a full face and neck lift, our double board-certified facial plastic surgeons are experts in delivering natural, long-lasting outcomes. Our tailored approach ensures each patient receives the most appropriate procedure to meet their aesthetic goals, restoring confidence and enhancing facial harmony.
Neck Lift
The term “necklift” is often used by patients concerns about sagging skin and muscle in the neck. Although neck liposuction can effectively address excess neck fat, patients with sagging neck skin combine with lower face aging, and in some cases midface aging, are often best treated with a deep plane facelift or Awake facelift. for typically younger patients with less laxity, meaningful improvement may also be achieved with a MACSlift or lower face contouring. With any facelift option, incisions are carefully concealed, and significant improvement to the lower face and neck can be achieved. Explore our facelift page to learn more about four advanced facelift techniques designed to address a variety of ages, goals, and aesthetic concerns.
In contrast, a direct necklift or deep neck contouring procedure can provide more targeted, comprehensive improvement for patients whose concerns are specific to the neck, without addressing the mid or lower face. A direct necklift focuses on what is commonly referred to as a "turkey neck", addressing excess, lax skin and underlying neck tissues. Deep neck contouring, on the other hand, is a popular option for generally younger patients seeking the most sculpted, defined neck and jawline possible.
Deep Neck Contouring
Deep neck contouring at Utah Facial Plastics is a specialized procedure designed to sculpt and define the neck and jawline through advanced liposculpting techniques. By removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and refining structures beneath the chin, this approach creates a smoother, more contoured profile. Ideal for patients seeking enhanced definition without a full face or neck lift, deep neck contouring delivers natural, long-lasting results performed by our skilled, double board-certified facial plastic surgeons. This procedure is especially popular among younger patients who have minimal skin laxity but desire improved contour and definition in the neck and jawline.
Direct Necklift
A direct necklift focuses exclusively on improving loose or sagging skin through the front of the neck. Excess tissue is carefully removed using a central neck incision and a small incision beneath the chin, both of which typically heal very well. This procedure is especially popular among older males who desire a cleaner, tighter neckline without undergoing a full face and neck lift. Performed under local anesthesia, a direct necklift typically offers a shorter and more straightforward recovery compared to a more comprehensive lifting procedure.
Neck Liposuction
A strong jaw line and a sharp chin / neck contrast contribute to both a fit and a youthful appearance. Excessive deposits of fat under the chin can be congenital (genetically inherited), or the result of weight gain. In some, these deposits remain in spite of losing weight or being thin elsewhere. A “double chin” can detract greatly from an otherwise attractive face.
Submental liposuction (removal of fat from under the chin) is performed to restore a more aesthetically pleasing contour to the neck and jaw line. This procedure is often combined with chin implant for those with a receding chin or facelift for those with sagging neck skin.
