Platysmaplasty
The neck's muscle bands are tightened in the midline for a smooth, defined contour.
BandsCorrectedContourSmooth
Lifting
Neck Lift
목거상술
A clean line from jaw to neck — tightening the muscle band that softens the whole lower face.
Duration2–3 hours
AnesthesiaGeneral / sedation
Recovery2–3 weeks
Overview
A neck lift restores the sharp angle between the jaw and neck that blurs with age. Loose skin is re-draped and, crucially, the platysma muscle — which forms visible vertical bands — is tightened in the midline, often with removal of excess fat beneath the chin. The result is a defined jawline and a smooth, youthful neck that balances the face, commonly performed alongside a facelift when the two descend together.
Before & after
Individual results vary; images are shared with patient consent.
Notice: To protect patient privacy, the images shown are based on photographs of actual patients; however, identifying features have been modified using AI retouching technology. These images are provided solely to aid understanding of surgical outcomes and may differ from actual photographs. Individual results may vary.
Methods & options
Submental liposuction
Excess fat beneath the chin is removed to sharpen the jaw-to-neck angle.
AngleSharpenedFatReduced
Skin re-draping
Loose neck skin is lifted and re-draped for a firm, youthful line.
SkinFirmedResultLasting
Comparing the three methods
Criterion
Submental liposuction
Platysmaplasty
Skin re-draping
What it does
Removes excess fat beneath the chin
Sutures the platysma edges together along the midline
Removes excess lax skin and redistributes what remains
Who it is for
Patients with a double chin and good skin quality
Patients with vertical platysmal bands
Patients with pronounced neck skin laxity
Result
A defined cervicomental angle
A smooth, even neck surface
Smooth, tightened neck skin
Incision
A small incision under the chin
Under the chin, plus behind the ears
Behind the ears, concealed
Recovery
3–5 days
1–2 weeks
2–3 weeks
How long it lasts
5–10 years
10–15 years
10–15 years
Core values
01
Address the muscle
Tightening the platysma corrects the bands that skin-only tightening leaves behind.
02
Define the angle
We restore the crisp jaw-to-neck line that most reads as youth.
03
Balance with the face
Often paired with a facelift so the jaw and neck rejuvenate together.
Precautions
- 01Wear the supportive garment as directed to shape the neck.
- 02Sleep with the head elevated and avoid neck flexion early on.
- 03Avoid strenuous exercise and saunas for 3–4 weeks.
- 04Do not smoke — nicotine impairs skin and flap healing.
- 05Attend follow-ups for suture and swelling management.
At a glance
| Procedure time | 2–3 hours |
|---|---|
| Anesthesia | General or deep sedation |
| Downtime | 2–3 weeks (visible) |
| Results settle | 3–6 months, lasting |
Who should consider this
- 01A blurred jaw-to-neck angle or 'turkey neck'.
- 02Visible vertical muscle bands in the neck.
- 03Excess fat or fullness beneath the chin.
- 04Loose neck skin alongside a sagging jawline.
A tired neck is often the first thing people notice and the last thing they mention. I give it back its quiet confidence.
Daeyoung Kim, M.D., PhD.
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
The neck tells age before the face admits it. A clean line from jaw to neck can refresh the whole look without touching a single feature above it.
Sangwon Lee, M.D., PhD.
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
The process
01Consult
Analysis & consultation
Facial-proportion mapping and an unhurried 1:1 discussion of your concerns and goals.
02Design
Bespoke design
A plan drawn to your own anatomy and facial balance — never a template.
03Procedure
Neck tightening
Platysma tightening, fat removal and skin re-draping through hidden incisions under general or sedation.
04Care
Recovery & follow-up
Sutures out at 1–2 weeks with garment support, then reviews as the contour settles.
Frequently asked
The vertical bands come from the platysma muscle; tightening it in the midline is what truly smooths the neck, beyond skin re-draping alone.
Often — the jaw and neck typically descend together, so combining the two gives a balanced lower-face result.
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