Platysma Muscle Laxity
Platysmaplasty allows the surgeon to reach the platysma muscle through incisions beneath the chin and/or behind the ears, then tighten or modify the muscle to improve neck contour.
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Neck Lift in the Atlanta Metro Area
A neck lift can improve loose or sagging skin, muscle laxity and unwanted fullness beneath the chin to create a smoother, more defined neckline.
Neck Rejuvenation
A more defined neckline at any stage of life
Aging, significant weight loss and genetics can all change the contour of the neck and jawline.
Time is not always on your side when it comes to the aging process. Sometimes, the neck can age before the rest of the face. People who have lost a significant amount of weight may also notice loose or sagging neck skin, while genetics can contribute to excess fullness around the neck and jawline.
People of many ages consider neck lift surgery at Plastic Surgery Center of the South in Marietta. The goal is a refreshed appearance that looks natural enough that others may simply notice that you look better.
Women and men visit the practice from Atlanta, Roswell, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs and beyond.
What a Neck Lift Can Address
Skin, muscle and localized fullness
Loose or Excess Skin
When excess skin contributes to a sagging neckline, cervicoplasty can remove or rearrange skin to create a smoother appearance.
Unwanted Neck Fat
Tumescent liposuction may be used when unwanted or excess fat contributes to fullness beneath the chin or along the neck and jawline.
Your Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Corey Harkins
Dr. Corey Harkins evaluates the skin, underlying neck muscles and distribution of fat along the jawline and neck before recommending an individualized surgical approach.
Depending on your anatomy and goals, that plan may involve muscle tightening, skin removal or rearrangement, liposuction, or a combination of techniques. Neck lift surgery may also be performed with procedures such as a brow lift or facelift when appropriate.
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Facial Surgery Experience
Individualized Surgical Planning
About Neck Lift Surgery
An outpatient approach tailored to your anatomy
Neck lift surgery is typically performed in Plastic Surgery Center of the South’s state-certified operating room on an outpatient basis. The procedure commonly takes approximately 2 to 3 hours, unless it is combined with another facial procedure.
Outpatient
State-certified operating room
2–3 hrs
Typical procedure length
1 week+
Compression bandage
7–10 days
General recovery window
Platysmaplasty
Tightening the underlying neck muscle
Incisions beneath the chin and/or behind the ears provide access to the platysma muscle so it can be tightened or modified to improve smoothness and definition.
Additional Contouring
Skin removal and liposuction when needed
Cervicoplasty may address excess skin, while tumescent liposuction can reduce unwanted fat. Your surgical plan is based on the combination of concerns present.
Recovering From Neck Lift Surgery
What to expect as your neck heals
Swelling, bruising, tightness and altered sensation can occur early in recovery and gradually improve as healing progresses.
Week 1
Compression & early healing
Your physician will place you in a compression bandage that is typically worn for at least one week.
7–10 days
Initial recovery
Recovery time varies, but the source guidance describes a general recovery window of approximately 7 to 10 days.
Several weeks
Swelling & sensation
Swelling and bruising may persist for several weeks. Temporary numbness, tightness, tingling, burning or pulling sensations can occur during the early healing period.
About 3 weeks
Sports & physical activity
If you participate in sports or more strenuous physical activity, you may need to wait approximately three weeks before resuming those activities.
Your recovery is individual.
Follow the specific post-operative instructions provided by your surgeon, including guidance on compression, activity and follow-up care.
Plan Your Neck Lift
Find the right approach for your neckline
Meet personally with Dr. Harkins to discuss the skin, muscle and fullness beneath your chin and jawline, along with the surgical approach and recovery plan that may be appropriate for you.