NECK LIFT
surgery
in dubai
Improving neck contour and jawline definition through precise tissue repositioning.
NECK CONTOURING SURGERY
A neck lift improves loose skin and soft tissue beneath the jawline, helping restore clearer neck definition and a more refined profile.
DR. IRAJ
overview
A neck lift is a procedure designed to restore a more defined contour to the neck and jawline by addressing skin laxity, muscle changes and excess fat that develop over time.
Ageing of the neck commonly involves several changes including:
• loosening of the neck skin
• separation or laxity of the platysma muscle
• loss of jawline definition
• accumulation of fat beneath the chin
A neck lift addresses these changes by tightening the deeper neck structures and removing excess skin, helping restore a more defined transition between the face and neck.
The goal is to achieve shape, proportion and harmony between the jawline and neck while maintaining a natural appearance.
Considering Neck Lift Surgery
Patients often consider neck lift surgery when they notice:
• loss of jawline definition
• loose or hanging skin beneath the chin
• vertical neck bands
• fullness beneath the chin
• an aged appearance of the lower face and neck
In many patients these changes occur together with facial ageing.
For this reason, neck lift surgery is most commonly performed together with facelift surgery to address the lower face and neck as a single aesthetic unit.
Neck Contour and Facial Balance
The jawline and neck are closely connected when it comes to facial balance.
Improving the neck contour without addressing the lower face can sometimes lead to incomplete rejuvenation.
For this reason, facelift and neck lift procedures are often planned together to create a harmonious result between the face and neck.
surgeon insight
One of the most common misconceptions is that neck lift surgery is a quick or simple procedure. In many cases the surgical approach required to restore neck contour is similar in complexity to a facelift.
AT A GLANCE
Overnight Stay
O DAYS
Final Result
6 MONTHS
Anaesthetic
Duration
1-2 HRS
GENERAL
Platysma Muscle Repair
An important component of neck lift surgery involves addressing the platysma muscle, which runs vertically along the neck.
Over time this muscle can separate or become lax, creating the vertical bands often seen in ageing necks.
During surgery the platysma is carefully tightened and repositioned in a process known as platysmaplasty.
Repairing the platysma helps restore a smoother neck contour and improves the definition of the jawline.
Liposuction and Neck Contouring
In some patients the primary issue involves excess fat beneath the chin rather than significant skin laxity.
In carefully selected cases this can be treated with liposuction using VASER technology to remove excess fat.
When mild skin laxity is present, J-Plasma may be used to assist with skin tightening.
These techniques are most appropriate for younger patients with good skin elasticity.
When more advanced skin laxity and muscle changes are present, a formal neck lift procedure provides the most reliable improvement.
BEFORE AND AFTER
See before and after photos of a successful Neck Lift Surgery.
Side-by-side images of a woman's chest before and after breast surgery. The "before" image shows sagging breasts with visible skin folds and age spots. The "after" image shows lifted and reshaped breasts with visible scars from surgery and a horizontal scar across the lower chest.
Comparison of a woman before and after breast reconstructive surgery, showing her topless with visible scars and changes in breast appearance.
Surgical Technique
Neck lift surgery is typically performed under general anaesthesia.
The procedure may involve:
• tightening of the platysma muscle
• removal of excess skin
• contouring of fat beneath the chin and along the jawline
Incisions are usually placed around the ear and sometimes beneath the chin, where they can be concealed within natural creases.
Careful repositioning of the deeper tissues allows the skin to be redraped naturally without excessive tension.
Recovery
Recovery following neck lift surgery varies depending on whether it is performed alone or combined with a facelift.
Typical recovery milestones include:
• swelling and bruising during the first several days
• return to light activities within one to two weeks
• gradual refinement of the neck contour as swelling settles
As healing progresses the jawline and neck become more defined.
Results
Neck lift surgery improves the contour of the lower face and neck by repositioning the deeper structures responsible for ageing changes.
When carefully planned the result should appear natural and proportionate, helping restore a more youthful transition between the jawline and neck.
Results are generally long lasting, though the natural ageing process continues over time.
FAQs
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A neck lift is a surgical procedure that improves neck contour by tightening muscles, removing excess skin and addressing fat beneath the chin.
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The cost of neck lift surgery varies depending on the extent of the procedure and whether it is combined with a facelift. A consultation allows a personalised treatment plan and quotation.
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In selected patients a neck lift may be performed alone. However, many patients benefit from combining the procedure with a facelift to address both the face and neck together.
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Neck bands occur when the platysma muscle separates or becomes lax over time.
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Platysmaplasty is the surgical tightening of the platysma muscle during neck lift surgery.
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In patients with good skin elasticity, liposuction can improve fullness beneath the chin.
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J-Plasma is a technology used to assist with skin tightening in selected patients with mild skin laxity.
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Most patients return to light activities within one to two weeks as swelling gradually improves.
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Incisions are usually placed around the ears and beneath the chin where they can be concealed within natural creases.
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Results are long lasting, though the natural ageing process continues over time.
GET TO KNOW
DR. IRAJ.
Dr Iraj Ahmadi is a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose work bridges aesthetic refinement and complex reconstructive surgery.
Alongside this work, his practice spans aesthetic surgery of the face and body as well as reconstructive surgery for cancer, trauma and complex tissue loss.
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