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2026

2026

A procedure that rejuvenates the neck contour and jaw definition, delivering sophisticated natural elegance.

A procedure that rejuvenates the neck contour and jaw definition, delivering sophisticated natural elegance.

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PROCEDURE OVERVIEW

Benefits

Ideal Candidates

Recovery

Introduction

Introduction

Neck aging is a multilayered process marked by skin and soft-tissue laxity, collagen and elastin loss, fat accumulation, platysma banding, and blunting of the cervicomental angle. These changes progressively weaken neck contour and jawline definition. By Dr. Kim, optimal neck rejuvenation is achieved through a carefully balanced approach that combines gentle fat reduction, correction of the neck muscles, and natural repositioning of the skin, helping to create a smoother, more defined neck contour.

Neck aging is a multilayered process marked by skin and soft-tissue laxity, collagen and elastin loss, fat accumulation, platysma banding, and blunting of the cervicomental angle. These changes progressively weaken neck contour and jawline definition. By Dr. Kim, optimal neck rejuvenation is achieved through a carefully balanced approach that combines gentle fat reduction, correction of the neck muscles, and natural repositioning of the skin, helping to create a smoother, more defined neck contour.

Procedure Overview

Procedure Overview

A neck lift begins with a careful assessment of the lower face and neck. By evaluating skin laxity, platysma muscle bands, fat distribution, and jawline definition, the surgeon can determine the optimal combination of techniques—such as muscle tightening, contouring, and skin redraping—to achieve a balanced, natural-looking result. Combined procedures, such as neck liposuction with platysmaplasty, can dramatically improve the cervicomental angle by removing excess fat and tightening the platysma muscle, all while minimizing recovery time. This highlights the powerful synergy between fat reduction and muscle tightening for long-lasting, natural-looking rejuvenation. A small incision under the chin is commonly used to access and tighten the platysma muscle and perform liposuction under the chin for contour refinement.

A neck lift begins with a careful assessment of the lower face and neck. By evaluating skin laxity, platysma muscle bands, fat distribution, and jawline definition, the surgeon can determine the optimal combination of techniques—such as muscle tightening, contouring, and skin redraping—to achieve a balanced, natural-looking result. Combined procedures, such as neck liposuction with platysmaplasty, can dramatically improve the cervicomental angle by removing excess fat and tightening the platysma muscle, all while minimizing recovery time. This highlights the powerful synergy between fat reduction and muscle tightening for long-lasting, natural-looking rejuvenation. A small incision under the chin is commonly used to access and tighten the platysma muscle and perform liposuction under the chin for contour refinement.

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For deep-plane facelift approaches that also address the neck, incisions generally follow traditional facelift patterns—around the ears and into the hairline, similar to conventional neck lifts. These incisions allow access to deeper layers, including the platysma, deeper fat, and supporting structures. Dr. Kim will evaluate your unique needs and recommend the most suitable combination of procedures.

For deep-plane facelift approaches that also address the neck, incisions generally follow traditional facelift patterns—around the ears and into the hairline, similar to conventional neck lifts. These incisions allow access to deeper layers, including the platysma, deeper fat, and supporting structures. Dr. Kim will evaluate your unique needs and recommend the most suitable combination of procedures.

Benefits

Benefits

A neck lift refines the jawline, smooths neck contours, and diminishes visible bands and sagging, restoring a naturally youthful profile. By carefully addressing both skin and underlying musculature, the procedure delivers enduring results that surpass non-surgical approaches, enhancing overall facial harmony while preserving an elegant, age-appropriate appearance. Modern platysmaplasty techniques enable targeted correction of deep platysma laxity and banding while minimizing visible scarring and recovery demands. By directly suturing separated muscle edges via corset or midline plication, surgeons restore the natural cervicomental angle and jawline tension, countering gravitational pull without over-tightening that compromises dynamic neck motion.

A neck lift refines the jawline, smooths neck contours, and diminishes visible bands and sagging, restoring a naturally youthful profile. By carefully addressing both skin and underlying musculature, the procedure delivers enduring results that surpass non-surgical approaches, enhancing overall facial harmony while preserving an elegant, age-appropriate appearance. Modern platysmaplasty techniques enable targeted correction of deep platysma laxity and banding while minimizing visible scarring and recovery demands. By directly suturing separated muscle edges via corset or midline plication, surgeons restore the natural cervicomental angle and jawline tension, countering gravitational pull without over-tightening that compromises dynamic neck motion.

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Neck liposuction combined with platysmaplasty allows precise contouring by selectively sculpting the deeper fat layers of the neck. Together, these techniques restore the harmony of the lower face, recreating seamless transitions and firm, youthful neck contours that reflect both structural balance and natural elegance.

Neck liposuction combined with platysmaplasty allows precise contouring by selectively sculpting the deeper fat layers of the neck. Together, these techniques restore the harmony of the lower face, recreating seamless transitions and firm, youthful neck contours that reflect both structural balance and natural elegance.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal Candidates

Suitable Candidates often present with age-related changes such as reduced neck and jawline definition, vertical neck bands, or localized fullness under the chin. Younger patients with genetically fuller necks or early platysmal separation can also benefit from the procedure. The choice of procedure—whether a neck lift alone, a neck lift with platysmaplasty, or neck liposuction with platysmaplasty—depends on the amount of excess skin, fat distribution, and the condition of the neck muscles. Candidates should be in good general health, maintain stable weight, and abstain from smoking to support optimal healing and outcomes.

Suitable Candidates often present with age-related changes such as reduced neck and jawline definition, vertical neck bands, or localized fullness under the chin. Younger patients with genetically fuller necks or early platysmal separation can also benefit from the procedure. The choice of procedure—whether a neck lift alone, a neck lift with platysmaplasty, or neck liposuction with platysmaplasty—depends on the amount of excess skin, fat distribution, and the condition of the neck muscles. Candidates should be in good general health, maintain stable weight, and abstain from smoking to support optimal healing and outcomes.

Recovery

Recovery

A few hours after your procedure, you will be discharged from the clinic and can return to your accommodation accompanied by a friend or family member. As Dr. Kim performs the surgery under sedation rather than general anesthesia, most patients feel comfortable afterward. You will be prescribed appropriate pain relief, NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), antibiotics, and anti-nausea medication. A compression band is worn on surgical area for one a day. We recommend keeping your head elevated for the first 48 hours of rest, even while sleeping, to promote optimal healing. For exercise and sports, Dr. Kim advises avoiding strenuous activity for the first two weeks, with gym workouts and sports postponed for an additional two weeks, as excessive movement may interfere with healing and increase the risk of bleeding.

A few hours after your procedure, you will be discharged from the clinic and can return to your accommodation accompanied by a friend or family member. As Dr. Kim performs the surgery under sedation rather than general anesthesia, most patients feel comfortable afterward. You will be prescribed appropriate pain relief, NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), antibiotics, and anti-nausea medication. A compression band is worn on surgical area for one a day. We recommend keeping your head elevated for the first 48 hours of rest, even while sleeping, to promote optimal healing. For exercise and sports, Dr. Kim advises avoiding strenuous activity for the first two weeks, with gym workouts and sports postponed for an additional two weeks, as excessive movement may interfere with healing and increase the risk of bleeding.

Also, our clinic also offers one of the best adjuvant therapies including healing lasers, LDM, IV therapy, and HBOT for optimal results and recovery. Post-op skincare regimens are essential to maintain outcomes, and Dr. Kim provides patient-specific advice as standard, included in the procedure price.

Also, our clinic also offers one of the best adjuvant therapies including healing lasers, LDM, IV therapy, and HBOT for optimal results and recovery. Post-op skincare regimens are essential to maintain outcomes, and Dr. Kim provides patient-specific advice as standard, included in the procedure price.

Expected Timeline Days 1-2: Rest with head elevated at about 15 degrees, cold compresses for swelling control. Mild discomfort managed with medication. Days 3-7: Swelling peaks then subsides. Light activities (walking, desk work) resume. Stitches removed on day 7. Weeks 2: Most swelling gone. Return to daily/social activities, light exercise allowed. After 6 weeks: Full recovery. Final results visible, optimal outcomes sustained. Cold compresses, head elevation, avoiding heavy exertion and smoking are essential.

Expected Timeline Days 1-2: Rest with head elevated at about 15 degrees, cold compresses for swelling control. Mild discomfort managed with medication. Days 3-7: Swelling peaks then subsides. Light activities (walking, desk work) resume. Stitches removed on day 7. Weeks 2: Most swelling gone. Return to daily/social activities, light exercise allowed. After 6 weeks: Full recovery. Final results visible, optimal outcomes sustained. Cold compresses, head elevation, avoiding heavy exertion and smoking are essential.

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