Neck Lift

Most patients are pleasantly surprised to find that a neck lift is less painful than they expected. You may experience some tightness, bruising, and mild soreness in the first few days following surgery, but any discomfort is usually well-controlled with prescribed medications and proper post-op care. Within a week or two, the majority of discomfort fades, and patients begin to focus more on their results than their healing process. The key is following your recovery plan closely to stay comfortable and support optimal healing.

The typical neck lift journey involves about 3 to 5 appointments, starting with your initial consultation. After that, you’ll come in for a preoperative visit to review all surgical instructions and prepare for your procedure. Post-surgery, follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor healing, remove sutures if needed, and ensure your results are progressing as expected. If your procedure includes additional treatments, such as neck liposculpture or laser contouring, you may need a couple of additional visits.

Initial improvements from your neck lift will be noticeable as early as 2 to 3 weeks post-surgery, once swelling and bruising begin to subside. However, your final results will continue to refine over thenextg 2 to 3 month, as residual swelling fades and the skin settles into its new contours. Most patients feel comfortable returning to social activities by the two-week mark, but full transformation takes a little more time and patience. Once healing is complete, your neckline will appear more youthful, defined, and balanced.

Absolutely! Common pairings include facelifts, eyelid lifts, facial fat transfer, or laser skin resurfacing. These combinations allow Dr. Shah to address multiple concerns at once, such as sagging skin, jowls, deep wrinkles, or volume loss, for a harmonious, full-face enhancement. During your consultation, Dr. Rajendra Shah or Dr. Samir Shah will assess your aesthetic goals and recommend the best combination of treatments for you. Combining procedures can also be more cost-effective and minimize overall downtime.

Potential risks include bleeding, infection, temporary or permanent changes in skin sensation, scarring, asymmetry, or unfavorable healing. In very rare cases, nerve injury may occur. However, with diligent surgical technique, thorough pre-operative screening, and attentive aftercare, most patients experience a smooth recovery and beautiful, long-lasting results. Dr. Shah prioritizes patient safety at every stage and takes all precautions to minimize your risk and ensure your peace of mind.

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Results may vary.

This patient underwent a facelift and neck lift. She achieved a smoother and tighter appearance. Listen to her talk about her experience at A New You Plastic Surgery and view her B&A Photos.

Yes. We accept major credit cards, cash, or checks. We also work with the financing company, Alphaeon® Credit. You may visit their website at https://d.comenity.net/alphaeoncosmetic/. We do not accept personal checks less than two weeks prior to surgery. To see our Financial Policy, visit our Financing page.