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Neck Lift Surgery: What It Is, What It Costs, and What to Expect

June 10, 2026
Neck Lift Surgery

If your neck is making you look older than you feel, you’re not alone. Specifically, sagging skin beneath the chin, loss of jawline definition, and visible muscle banding in the neck are among the most common concerns patients raise when they come in for a consultation.

The frustrating part is that these changes are largely structural. As a result, no skincare routine, no exercise program, and no non-surgical treatment can fully correct them once they’ve developed. That’s exactly where neck lift surgery comes in.

In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know before considering the procedure. Specifically, we’ll walk through what a neck lift involves, who it works best for, how much it costs, and what recovery looks like from start to finish.

What Is a Neck Lift?

Essentially, a neck lift is a surgical procedure designed to tighten loose skin, remove excess fat, and redefine the contours of the neck and jawline. It targets the structural changes that cause the neck to look aged, heavy, or undefined, and corrects them at their source.

As we age, the platysma muscle beneath the skin in the neck weakens and separates. As a result, the familiar signs of an aging neck develop: sagging skin, a softened jawline, and the vertical bands that can appear beneath the chin. Furthermore, excess fat can accumulate in the submental area, creating a double chin that persists regardless of diet or exercise.

Importantly, a neck lift addresses all of these concerns in a single procedure. At Eden Clinic, neck lift surgery is performed under local anesthesia, which means no hospital stay is required. In short, most patients go home the same day and are back to normal within one to two weeks.

What Does a Neck Lift Treat?

In general, a neck lift is the most effective solution for the following concerns:

  • Loose or sagging skin beneath the chin and along the jawline
  • Visible muscle banding or cords in the neck (sometimes called turkey neck)
  • A double chin caused by excess fat deposits in the submental area
  • Loss of definition between the jaw and neck
  • Jowls that blur the transition from the lower face to the neck
  • Skin laxity caused by significant weight loss or the natural aging process

Notably, the neck is often one of the first areas to show visible signs of aging. Moreover, it’s an area that skincare and non-surgical treatments struggle to address effectively. Consequently, surgery tends to be the most reliable route to a genuinely lasting improvement.

Neck Lift vs Facelift: What's the Difference?

This is one of the most common questions patients ask, and it’s a good one. In simple terms, a facelift addresses the mid and lower face, including the cheeks, nasolabial folds, and jowls. A neck lift, on the other hand, focuses specifically on the neck and the transition between the lower face and the jaw.

That said, the two procedures complement each other very closely. In fact, many patients choose to combine them in a single procedure for a more complete rejuvenation of the lower face and neck together. This approach, therefore, delivers comprehensive results with just one recovery period, rather than two separate procedures at two separate times.

At Eden Clinic, a combined facelift and neck lift is available at a fixed price of $14,000. Your surgeon will advise during your consultation whether a combined approach is right for your goals and anatomy.

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Neck Lift?

In general, neck lift surgery suits a wide range of patients. Most candidates are in their 40s to 70s and want to address age-related changes to the neck and jawline. However, younger patients who have lost a significant amount of weight can also benefit considerably.

Specifically, you may be a good candidate if you:

  • Have noticeable sagging or loose skin beneath the chin or along the jawline
  • Are bothered by visible muscle banding or cords in the neck
  • Have a double chin that hasn’t responded to diet, exercise, or non-surgical treatments
  • Feel that your neck looks significantly older than your face
  • Are in good general health with no conditions that could affect healing
  • Are a non-smoker, or are willing to stop smoking before and after surgery
  • Have realistic expectations about what surgery can achieve

Importantly, suitability is always assessed on an individual basis. As a result, the best way to find out whether you’re a good candidate is to book a free consultation with one of our consulting doctors.

What Happens During a Neck Lift Procedure?

Before the procedure, your surgeon will mark the treatment areas and walk you through exactly what will happen during surgery. At that point, you’ll also have the opportunity to ask any remaining questions and confirm your goals.

Specifically, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you’ll be awake and comfortable throughout. Small incisions are placed discreetly behind the ears and, in some cases, beneath the chin. Through these incisions, the surgeon tightens the underlying platysma muscle, removes or redistributes excess fat, and trims any loose skin before closing the incisions.

In total, the procedure takes approximately 90 minutes. Because no general anesthesia or overnight stay is required, most patients are home within a few hours of arriving at the clinic.

Neck Lift Recovery: What to Expect Week by Week

Recovery after a neck lift is straightforward for most patients. Generally speaking, here’s what to expect at each stage:

Timeframe

What’s Happening

Days 1-3

Mild swelling, bruising, and tightness in the neck area. A compression garment is worn to support healing and reduce swelling. Rest is recommended.

Days 4-7

Swelling begins to ease noticeably. Most patients feel comfortable enough to move around and work from home. Sutures are typically removed around day 7.

Week 2

Most patients return to office-based work. Bruising continues to fade. The neck and jawline look noticeably more defined.

Weeks 3-4

Residual tightness and minor numbness, which are normal, continue to improve. Results become increasingly visible.

Months 2-6

Final results settle in as residual swelling fully resolves. Scars continue to soften and fade into the natural contours of the skin.

 

In most cases, patients take around 7 to 10 days off work. However, if your job involves physical activity, you may need a little longer. As always, your surgical team will provide specific guidance tailored to your procedure and recovery progress.

How Much Does a Neck Lift Cost at Eden Clinic?

At Eden Clinic, pricing is clear and all-inclusive. Specifically, all prices cover your consultation, the procedure itself, and all follow-up aftercare, so there are no hidden costs to factor in.

Neck Lift Only

$7,500

Combined with Facelift

$14,000

What’s Included

Consultation, procedure, and all follow-up aftercare

Anesthesia

Local anesthesia

Duration

Approximately 90 minutes

Hospital Stay

None – outpatient procedure

Recovery

7-10 days for most patients

Location

435 N. Roxbury Drive, Suite 405, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

How Long Do Neck Lift Results Last?

A neck lift produces long-lasting results. In most cases, patients enjoy a significantly improved neck and jawline for 8 to 10 years or more. Importantly, many patients find that even after a decade, they still look considerably younger than they would have without the procedure.

That said, aging does continue after surgery. Nevertheless, the structural improvements made during a neck lift are durable. Furthermore, a healthy lifestyle, consistent sun protection, and good skincare all help to preserve the results for longer.

For patients looking to complement their surgical results over time, non-surgical treatments such as dermal fillers or facial fat transfer can address volume loss in adjacent areas. As a result, many patients find they can maintain a consistently refreshed appearance well beyond the initial procedure.

Can a Neck Lift Be Combined With Other Procedures?

Yes, and in fact it’s very common. A neck lift works particularly well alongside other facial procedures, especially for patients seeking more comprehensive rejuvenation.

For example, popular combinations include:

  • Facelift surgery for patients also addressing sagging in the mid and lower face
  • Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) to refresh the eye area at the same time
  • Brow lift for patients whose brow position is contributing to an overall tired appearance
  • Liposuction in the submental area for patients with significant excess fat beneath the chin
  • Facial fat transfer to restore lost volume in the cheeks and temples while addressing laxity in the neck

Importantly, combining procedures means a single recovery period rather than multiple. Consequently, many patients find a combined approach both more efficient and more cost-effective. Your surgeon will advise on what makes sense for your specific goals during your consultation.

Will a Neck Lift Look Natural?

Understandably, this is one of the first things patients want to know. Fortunately, modern neck lift techniques are designed specifically to avoid the tight or pulled look that older procedures sometimes produced.

Rather than simply removing skin, the procedure works with the deeper structural layers of the neck, including the platysma muscle. As a result, the improvement looks and feels natural, because it is. The neck is genuinely tighter and more defined, not just pulled in a different direction.

At Eden Clinic, specifically, our surgeons take a conservative approach that prioritizes balance and natural proportion above everything else. In short, the aim is always for people to notice that you look well-rested and refreshed, not that you’ve had surgery.

Is a Neck Lift Right for You?

Overall, neck lift surgery has an excellent track record of patient satisfaction, particularly among those who have been bothered by their neck for years and feel that non-surgical approaches haven’t delivered the change they were hoping for.

However, it’s not the right solution for everyone. For example, patients with mild laxity may achieve good results through non-surgical alternatives. In other cases, a combined approach with a facelift may deliver a better overall outcome.

Ultimately, the best way to find out is to speak with one of our consulting doctors. At Eden Clinic, we offer free virtual consultations so you can explore your options from the comfort of your home, with no pressure and no obligation to proceed. Book your free consultation here.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Procedure

How is a neck lift different from liposuction of the neck?

Essentially, neck liposuction removes excess fat beneath the chin but does not address loose skin or muscle laxity. A neck lift, on the other hand, treats all three concerns together: excess fat, sagging skin, and weakened muscle. As a result, it tends to deliver more comprehensive and longer-lasting improvements, particularly for patients with moderate to significant skin laxity.

Not at Eden Clinic. Specifically, we perform neck lift surgery under local anesthesia, which avoids the risks associated with general anesthesia and typically means a quicker, more comfortable recovery. As always, your suitability will be confirmed during your free consultation.

In most cases, scarring is very discreet. Incisions are placed behind the ears and, where needed, beneath the chin, so they sit within natural folds and hairline boundaries. Consequently, most patients find their scars are barely noticeable within a few months.

Yes, absolutely. In fact, neck lift surgery is increasingly popular among patients who have lost a significant amount of weight, whether through diet and exercise, bariatric surgery, or GLP-1 medications. Specifically, these patients often have excess loose skin in the neck area that no amount of further weight loss will improve. A neck lift addresses this directly and effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions: Costs and Next Steps

How much does a neck lift cost at Eden Clinic?

Specifically, a neck lift at Eden Clinic is priced at $7,500. If you’re combining it with a facelift, the total is $14,000. Importantly, all prices include your consultation, the procedure itself, and all follow-up aftercare, so there are no hidden costs to factor in.

Generally speaking, most patients take 7 to 10 days off work and feel close to normal within two weeks. Swelling and bruising reduce significantly over the first week. Furthermore, final results continue to develop over the following months as residual swelling fully resolves.

Yes, and many patients do exactly that. Combining a facelift with a neck lift delivers more comprehensive rejuvenation of the lower face and neck together, with just one recovery period. Consequently, it’s often the most efficient and cost-effective approach for patients addressing both areas.

Simply book a free virtual consultation with one of our consulting doctors. You can book online at edenclinic.com or call us at +1 (424) 266-6670. There’s no commitment required, and our team is happy to answer any questions you have in advance.

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