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A neck lift can smooth out sagging skin and redefine your jawline giving you a more elegant look. Whether you’re dealing with loose skin or just want a more refined profile, this can help you feel like your best self.

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Neck Lift: Achieve a Youthful and Refined Profile

A neck lift is a transformative cosmetic procedure designed to smooth sagging skin, tighten the underlying muscles, and redefine the jawline, giving you a more elegant and youthful appearance. Whether you’re dealing with loose skin caused by aging or simply seeking a more sculpted profile, a neck lift can help you feel confident and look your best. At the Julian Institute of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Polecritti provides expert care to deliver natural and satisfying results.

What Does a Neck Lift Address?

A neck lift procedure targets excess skin and fat in the neck area while addressing the appearance of muscular bands caused by separations within the platysma muscle. By correcting these concerns, the procedure tightens the neck and restores a smoother, firmer look that enhances the overall harmony of your facial features.

Where Are the Incisions Placed?

To achieve these results, Dr. Polecritti places incisions in discreet locations:

  • Underneath the chin: A small incision allows access to the platysma muscle and fat deposits.
  • Around the ears: Incisions are made in front of the earlobe, extending behind the ear and slightly into the hairline.

These incisions are carefully positioned to ensure they heal well and remain inconspicuous, blending naturally with your skin’s contours.

Can a Neck Lift Be Combined with Other Procedures?

Yes, a neck lift is often combined with complementary procedures to enhance the results:

  1. Facelift: Since the effects of aging impact both the neck and face, addressing these areas together achieves a more dramatic and cohesive rejuvenation.
  2. Submental Liposuction: Removes stubborn fat under the chin, further defining the jawline.
  3. Chin Augmentation: Improves the balance and structure of your profile, enhancing the neck lift’s effects.


During your consultation, Dr. Polecritti will discuss these options to create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals.

Why Choose a Neck Lift at the Julian Institute?

A neck lift at the Julian Institute of Plastic Surgery offers the expertise of Dr. Polecritti, a skilled plastic surgeon committed to delivering customized results. With precise techniques, he ensures that incisions are well-hidden and results appear natural. Whether you’re addressing sagging skin, muscle banding, or excess fat, Dr. Polecritti tailors the procedure to your unique needs, helping you achieve a more youthful and refined profile.

Take the First Step Toward a More Confident You

If you’re considering a neck lift, trust Dr. Polecritti at the Julian Institute of Plastic Surgery to guide you through the process with professionalism and care. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and discover how a neck lift can help you look and feel your best.

What Is the Expected Recovery?

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Recovery from a neck lift is typically smooth and manageable:

  • Swelling and Bruising: These are common in the neck area but subside within a few weeks.
  • Tightness: A tight feeling in the neck is normal and gradually diminishes as tissues adjust to their new position.
  • Compression Garment: Patients wear a compression garment continuously for the first week (except during showers) and at night for several more weeks. This supports healing and reduces swelling.
  • Minimal Pain: Discomfort is generally mild and well-managed with oral medications prescribed by Dr. Polecritti.

Most patients can resume light activities within a week, with full recovery and results becoming apparent in a few months.

The neck lift procedure addresses the excess skin and fat of the neck resulting in a tighter, more youthful appearance. The procedure also corrects the muscular bands some of us develop which are caused by separations within the platysma muscle.

Where are the incisions placed?

A small incision in made underneath the chin. Another incision is made in front of your earlobe and this incision extends behind your ear and travels slightly into your hair line. All of the incisions typically heal very nicely and are placed in inconspicuous locations so as not to be easily seen.

Can a neck lift be combined with another procedure?

It is very common to combine a neck lift with a facelift. The effects of gravity and age typically treat the tissue of the face to the same degree and the tissue of the neck. As a result, addressing both regions at the same time yields the most dramatic cosmetic outcome. Submental liposuction and chin augmentation can also be combined with the neck lift procedure.

What is the expected recovery?


If the procedure is limited to the neck, some bruising and swelling of the neck is common. A tight feeling in the neck is also common for the first couple weeks until your tissues get used to their new position. A compression garment is worn at all times for the first week (except while in the shower) and then worn at night for several more weeks. This helps with healing and limits swelling. Pain is typically minimal and well controlled with oral medication.

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