The procedure may alter the contour of the neck and jawline. Outcomes vary between individuals.
May reduce the appearance of excess skin in the neck area. Results vary between individuals.
May reduce the visibility of neck creases or muscle banding in selected patients.
Results vary between individuals. Your doctor will discuss the potential risks, benefits, and realistic outcomes during consultation. Detailed risks are included in our FAQs.
Your health and well-being are our top priorities. During your consultation, your doctor will assess your overall health, discuss your goals, and determine whether a neck lift is appropriate for you.
Common reasons people consider a neck lift include:
When the skin under the chin or neck has lost firmness over time.
The appearance of visible lines or muscle bands on the neck.
Localised fullness beneath the chin or around the neck area.
Seeking surgical assessment following previous procedures.
Suitability for surgery depends on individual factors such as skin quality, anatomy, and overall health. Your surgeon will discuss the potential benefits, limitations, and risks to help you make an informed decision.
Your practitioner will discuss your concerns, assess your medical history and anatomy, and outline possible surgical approaches.
Pre-operative instructions will be provided to support preparation and recovery.
The neck lift is performed under appropriate anaesthesia in a sterile clinical setting. Techniques vary depending on your needs, and your surgeon will explain the steps involved and potential risks before the procedure.
Recovery times vary among individuals. You may experience temporary swelling, bruising, or tightness, which are part of the normal healing process. Our team provides guidance on aftercare, activity restrictions, and follow-up appointments to support your recovery.
Your surgeon will discuss the procedure, recovery expectations, and potential risks in detail during your consultation. Detailed risks are in the FAQs section.
Many patients resume light daily activities within one to two weeks, depending on individual healing and clinical advice. Swelling and tightness may persist for several weeks.
Incisions are placed based on surgical technique and anatomy. Scarring is unavoidable and varies between individuals.
Neck lift surgery removes excess skin and may modify underlying tissues. However, outcomes vary and the ageing process continues over time.
If you have concerns about your outcome, a review consultation can be arranged. Healing and scar maturation take time, and further assessment may be required before discussing additional options.
Preparation might involve stopping certain medications, refraining from smoking and ensuring good health. We'll guide you through each step.
A neck lift is a surgical procedure and, as with all surgery, carries inherent risks and potential complications. These may include bleeding, bruising, swelling, pain, infection, delayed wound healing, and adverse reactions to local or general anaesthesia. Scarring is unavoidable and varies between individuals. While incisions are placed to minimise visibility, scars may become thickened, widened, pigmented, or heal unpredictably. Changes in skin sensation, including numbness, tingling, tightness, or altered sensitivity of the neck, jawline, or ear area, are common and usually improve over time, though in some cases may be prolonged or permanent. Contour irregularities, asymmetry, residual skin laxity, visible scar lines, or dissatisfaction with aesthetic outcome may occur. Revision surgery may be required in some cases. Injury to underlying structures, including nerves, muscles, or salivary glands, is uncommon but possible and may result in weakness, altered movement, or functional changes, which are usually temporary but may be permanent in rare cases. Skin compromise or skin necrosis may occur, particularly in individuals with reduced blood supply, significant skin tension, or in smokers. More serious but uncommon complications can include blood clots (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism), haematoma requiring surgical evacuation, or the need for further surgical intervention. Results are variable and cannot be guaranteed. Individual risk depends on factors such as age, skin quality, smoking status, medical history, surgical technique, and healing response. These risks, along with alternatives, limitations, and expected recovery, will be discussed in detail during your consultation to support informed decision-making.
If you’d like to discuss your options or find out more about a procedure, contact our team to schedule a consultation with Dr Obaidi.