Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty)

Neck aesthetics (neck lift / platysmaplasty) is a surgical procedure that corrects skin sagging, fat accumulation, and banding caused by the loosening of the platysma muscle in the neck area, providing a sharp, youthful, and smooth neckline.

What Is Neck Aesthetics?

The neck area is one of the areas that ages earlier than the face and reveals one's age. With decreased skin elasticity, the effects of gravity, and genetic predisposition, sagging, bands (platysma bands), and fat accumulation can develop in the neck.

In a neck lift operation, the platysma muscle is tightened, excess skin is removed, and if necessary, fat is removed through submental liposuction. Since the procedure is performed through hidden incisions behind the ear and under the chin, no externally visible scar remains. When performed in combination with a mini facelift or facelift, much more comprehensive rejuvenation is achieved.

Who Is a Candidate?

• Those with noticeable skin sagging in the neck
• Those with prominent platysma bands (horizontal neck lines)
• Those who have lost the chin-neck boundary definition
• Those with fat accumulation in the neck
• Those who have developed neck laxity after weight loss
• Adults who are suitable for surgery in terms of general health

Neck Aesthetics Methods

Cervicoplatysmaplasty (Comprehensive Neck Lift)

The platysma muscle is repaired, fat is removed, and excess skin is excised; it is performed through small incisions behind the ear and under the chin. It provides the most lasting and comprehensive results.

Submental Liposuction

In younger patients with only fat accumulation, contouring can be performed primarily through liposuction.

Minimally Invasive (Thermal Tightening / HIFU)

Non-surgical ultrasound or radiofrequency-based tightening for mild sagging; results are more limited and temporary.

Procedure Steps

1. Evaluation and Planning

Neck anatomy, platysma condition, fat amount, and skin quality are evaluated; a combined plan with facelift is made if necessary.

2. Anesthesia

General anesthesia or sedation + local anesthesia is administered. The procedure takes 2-3 hours.

3. Platysma Repair

The platysma muscle is accessed through an incision under the chin; it is joined at the midline and tightened.

4. Fat Removal and Skin Tightening

Necessary fat is removed via liposuction; excess skin is removed from behind the ear to create a tight and smooth neckline.

5. Closure

Incisions are closed with fine sutures; scars hidden behind the ear become invisible over time.

Advantages of Neck Aesthetics

• Sharp jawline: The chin and neck boundary becomes more defined
• Platysma repair: Neck bands and lines disappear
• Lasting results: Effect duration of 10 years or more
• Hidden scars: Behind the ear and under the chin, with invisible incisions
• Age effect: 10-15 years of rejuvenation in the neck area
• Combined advantage: Complete rejuvenation when combined with facelift

Recovery Process

• Days 1-3: Swelling, bruising, and a feeling of tightness; compression band is in place
• Day 7: Sutures are removed
• Week 2: Return to daily life and light work pace
• 1 month: Swelling largely resolves
• 3-6 months: Final result becomes clear

Before and After Surgery

Before

• Blood thinning medications should be discontinued 10 days before
• Smoking should be stopped for at least 3 weeks
• Alcohol should be discontinued 1 week before

After

• Movements that bend or tilt the neck back should be avoided for 2 weeks
• The compression band should be worn for the specified duration
• Sun exposure should be avoided for 1 month
• Heavy exercise should not be performed for 3 weeks

Neck Aesthetics at Estetistanbul

At Estetistanbul Medical Center, neck lift operations are performed with comprehensive anatomical evaluation and personalized surgical planning. Our holistic rejuvenation programs, offered in combination with facelift, provide our patients with lasting and natural results.