Neck Lift

If you’re an otherwise youthful, energetic person but your sagging neck skin is sending the wrong signals, you may want to consult with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons about a neck lift like our patients from the Denver metro area, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and beyond have done. After all, you can keep up with the latest fashion trends, watch your figure, and even color your hair to mask the gray; but a neck that could be mistaken for a “turkey wattle” is a sure sign of aging that’s pretty hard to remedy without expert help.

Neck Lift
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This patient sought a solution for visible laxity along her jawline and neck. She was interested in achieving a more defined jaw contour and restoring depth to her neck. After her consultation, she chose to move forward with a SMAS Facelift in Denver and Colorado Springs. Her main goal was to address skin looseness and refresh her profile in... Read More

Surgeon: Steven D. Vath, M.D.

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This 75 year-old gentleman presented to finally address his long-standing neck aging. Dr. Steinwald recommended a SMAS-plication face/neck-lift, performed as approximately a 3-hour outpatient procedure, and with much lower cost and risk than a traditional "deep-plane facelift" here in Denver. He indeed got marked improvements of his neck and... Read More

Surgeon: Paul M. Steinwald, M.D.

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This is a 67 year old woman who wanted to freshen up her facial appearance. She complained that she looked older and more tired than she felt. She consulted with Dr. Steven Vath regarding surgical options to improve her look. She underwent a mini-facelift to tighten her neck and jawline and to reduce wrinkling on her lower face. She also had... Read More

Surgeon: Steven D. Vath, M.D.

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This 55 year-old woman stated she was not quite yet ready for a formal facelift, but wished to have improvements to her neck contours. Dr. Steinwald suggested that she could get a several-year improvement with simple anterior neck liposuction to partially "deflate" and soften this area, and she is shown here with fairly nice results at approx... Read More

Surgeon: Paul M. Steinwald, M.D.

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This patient, an extensive traveler at the age of 52, wanted to rejuvenate her appearance and pursued an elective medical procedure consisting of a chin implantation, a mini facelift, and anterior neck dissection and tightening. Her motivations stemmed from a desire to enhance her natural features and address any signs of aging, especially ta... Read More

Surgeon: Matthew D. Freeman, M.D.

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This patient chose to undergo a SMAS Facelift in Denver and Colorado Springs to address concerns about facial aging. Her main goals included tightening the neck and jawline and reducing wrinkles across her face. She had noticed laxity along the jaw and prominent lines that did not improve with non-surgical treatments. After meeting with Steve... Read More

Surgeon: Steven D. Vath, M.D.

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This 54-year-old woman wanted to improve the shape of her lower face, and felt that she always looked tired.  She underwent a mini-facelift with anterior platysmaplasty.  She is shown 6 weeks after her procedure, with dramatically improved neck, jowl, and nasolabial fold contour. Read More

Surgeon: Andrew J. Wolfe, M.D.

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This is a 56 year old woman who wanted to look refreshed and younger. She went to Dr. Steven Vath and had a mini-facelift to improve her lower face, jawline and neck. She also underwent a mini-browlift and upper blepharoplasty to reduce the hooding over her eyes and decrease the excess skin on her lids. Post-operative pictures are... Read More

Surgeon: Steven D. Vath, M.D.

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Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

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What Is a Neck Lift?

A neck lift, also called a cervical tuck, is a procedure designed to tighten the neck, reduce any fatty bulges, remove the jowls, and redefine the jawline. Scars are hidden in much the same way as a facelift. The deeper tissues of the neck including the muscles are tightened to restore the youthful angle between your chin and neck. Further sculpting of the neck is accomplished by removing any excess fat that has developed below the chin. Finally, excess skin is excised to define the jaw and leave you with a smooth and taught neck contour.

Is a Neck Lift Right for Me?

Whether you’re serious about improving the look of your neck or just considering your options, our plastic surgeons want you to know that a neck lift is typically a straightforward procedure that can accomplish a dramatic change. It involves relatively short surgical time, minimal discomfort, few risks, and a fast and smooth recovery period.

By removing excess skin and fat and tightening muscles of the neck and lower face, a neck lift restores a smooth, firm neck contour and defined jawline. The small, fine scars from a neck lift are inconspicuous. Incisions are made between the face and ears and at the hairline where they won’t show and they’re carefully closed using hair-sized sutures.

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Can I Combine My Neck Lift With Other Procedures?

Our surgeons offer a variety of facial plastic surgery procedures and provide greater rejuvenation by combining a neck lift with other related procedures such as:

• Mini face lift
• Facelift
• Brow lift
• Eyelid lift

Even if you have a combination of facial procedures, you should experience just a few days of mild discomfort post-operatively. Your surgeon will remove your bandages a day or 2 after surgery. Bruising and swelling will peak after a few days, then subside within 1 to 2 weeks. You’ll be headed back to work, out to dinner, or onto the tennis court sooner than you think.

OUR EXCEPTIONAL PLASTIC SURGEONS

Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Steven Vath, Dr. Andrew Wolfe, Dr. Paul Steinwald, Dr. Matthew Freeman, and Dr. Teresa Cunningham lead our patient-centered practice with warmth, honesty, and respect.

• Dr. Vath
• Dr. Freeman
• Dr. Cunningham
• Dr. Wolfe
• Dr. Steinwald

What Will My Neck Lift Results Look Like?

After your neck lift, you’ll still look like your beautiful, natural self; just refreshed, younger, and happier. You don’t need to worry about emerging with any obvious signs that you’ve had surgery; your skin won’t have an overly “pulled” look. Our plastic surgeons have extensive training in lifting neck and facial skin, and they are experts at ridding the neck of the effects of time in a natural way. Their goal is to return your youthful appearance so you’ll look as bright and energized as you feel.

To discover a happier outlook on life with a neck lift, request a consultation using our online form or by calling (303) 278-2600. The relatively low impact surgery can give you tremendous improvement in your appearance. The Center for Cosmetic Surgery has a plastic surgery office just outside of Denver in lovely Golden, Colorado, and another located downtown in Cherry Creek, Denver.

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