Neck Liftneck lift
A neck lift removes excess deep fat beneath the platysma muscle and tightens and reconstructs the lax muscle to create a more defined neck contour and a long-lasting, noticeable lifting effect.
What is a neck lift at NANA Plastic Surgery?
As we age, fat can accumulate beneath the neck, causing the jawline to become less defined and contributing to the appearance of a double chin. As the skin gradually loses its elasticity and begins to sag, horizontal neck lines may become more pronounced. Over time, this can also lead to laxity of the muscles beneath the chin.
For patients with pronounced neck wrinkles or more advanced signs of aging extending to the area beneath the chin, liposuction beneath or around the chin may be performed in combination with a neck lift, depending on the individual’s condition.
Why choose NANA Plastic Surgery for lifting
Lifting treatments require different approaches depending on each patient’s age and individual concerns. For patients in their 20s and 30s who are concerned about loss of skin elasticity and sagging cheeks following facial contouring surgery, as well as those in their 40s and 50s experiencing visible wrinkles and sagging due to the natural aging process, a carefully customized lifting design is essential.
At Nana Plastic Surgery, our medical specialists have performed hundreds of lifting procedures and treatments over more than 10 years. Drawing on this extensive experience and specialized expertise, we develop personalized lifting techniques designed to deliver natural-looking results while preserving natural facial movement.
Neck lift surgical method at NANA Plastic Surgery
Various types of neck wrinkles are treated according to type. This lifting improves the fat accumulated under the neck and the sagging skin, restoring everything from neck wrinkles to the jawline.
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Through thorough consultation and examination before surgery, a precise design is planned according to the degree of wrinkles, age, and individual characteristics.
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A minimal incision is made discreetly along the hairline behind the ear, making the incision less noticeable.
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The center of the neck is dissected, fat is suctioned, and the sagging skin and wrinkles are pulled and repositioned.
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After the incision, the lifted area is closed with double-layer sutures.
Submental incision 01
Through an incision of about 3cm under the chin, the surrounding fat is tidied up.
Submental incision 02
After the incision, the front part of the muscle is gathered and reconstructed to eliminate the bands.
Full neck 01
Performed together with the submental incision lift, with a partial incision behind the ear.
Full neck 02
After the incision, the tissue is held from the front and pulled from the side to improve the jawline and neckline together.
When a
neck lift is needed at NANA Plastic Surgery
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For Pronounced Horizontal or Vertical Neck WrinklesNeck wrinkles can be more challenging to address than facial wrinkles. At Nana Plastic Surgery, we carefully assess the different types of neck wrinkles caused by aging and tailor the treatment to each patient’s individual condition for a more refined and natural-looking result.
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When the skin of the neck is loose and saggingNeck skin that has loosened and sagged due to aging is pulled through a minimal incision at the hairline behind the ear and improved to a smooth finish.
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When neck sagging creates the look of a double chin, or makes the neck look shorter and the face largerAlong with the sagging neck, the thickened tissue under the chin is firmly pulled to improve the double chin and shortened neckline at the same time.
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When aging of the neck is severe compared to the faceThe neck area, which has aged faster than the face, is improved with a patient-specific design to create a balanced impression.
Neck Lift Surgery Information
Surgery Time
1 hour
Anesthesia
Sedation or general anesthesia
Hospitalization
Not required
Drain
None
Stitch Removal
1 week after surgery
Return to Daily Life
After 1–2 days
Follow-up Visits
1 visit
Why is the neck lift special at NANA Plastic Surgery?
Neck wrinkles are harder to manage than facial wrinkles — we will help you transform to a neck that does not reveal your age.
Overall V-line
Sagging neck wrinkles and even the double chin caused by thickened tissue under the chin are firmly pulled and improved at the same time.
Minimal incision, fast recovery
The incision is made along the hairline behind the ear, helping minimize bleeding and discomfort while keeping any resulting scar discreet and less noticeable.
Patient-customized system
The degree of sagging of the skin and fascia differs from person to person. We perform customized surgery considering each individual's characteristics.
Unrivaled lifting skill
A lifting effect that firmly pulls not only the skin tissue but also the fascia (SMAS) layer in a double layer
Q & A answered by NANA Plastic Surgery
Isn't a neck lift dangerous?
Because the neck contains important blood vessels, nerves, and the airway, many patients may have concerns about the safety of neck surgery.
However, the major nerves are located deeper than the primary surgical plane, which helps minimize the risk of tissue and nerve injury. At Nana Plastic Surgery, precise multi-layer dissection is performed with meticulous attention to the surrounding anatomy, helping minimize nerve injury and promote a safe surgical procedure.
NANA Plastic Surgery's Trusted Lifting System
Precise pre-surgical analysis with 3D-CT
Through precise 3D-CT analysis before surgery, we examine from multiple angles the parts that are hard to confirm with the naked eye — each individual's facial bone structure and shape, the distribution of muscle layers and soft tissue, and the position of nerves — and design the surgery after considering every aspect.
Personalized surgery based on pre-surgical comprehensive examination
A comprehensive examination using advanced medical equipment before surgery makes safer surgery possible. Through disease-specific screening that includes some 50 nationally certified test items, we analyze each patient's health data, make a scientific diagnosis, and perform only the precise surgery suited to each individual, leading to more satisfying results.
Collaborative system of specialists in each field
Specialists in each field, with expertise honed over many years of plastic surgery experience, collaborate throughout the entire surgical process for safe and highly satisfying results. A dedicated surgical team with extensive clinical experience takes responsibility for our patients' safety and beauty.
Board-certified anesthesiologist on site
The patient's condition is monitored in real time with an advanced monitoring system, and a board-certified anesthesiologist is dedicated 1:1 to each patient, taking responsibility for safely checking the entire process from before surgery through post-operative recovery.
Lifting recovery care solution
NANA Plastic Surgery provides a total recovery care solution for stable, beautiful, optimal results. Our swelling management program and treatment programs for rapid relief of swelling help you recover quickly and satisfactorily.
Aftercare Program
NANA Plastic Surgery runs a diverse and systematic aftercare program.
Lifting Aftercare Program
Week 2
Healite
Healite treatment improves skin tone and reduces swelling, completing a beautiful line without sagging.
Week 4
RF treatment ▶ Healite ▶ Hydrating modeling mask ▶ Progress check by your surgeon
RF treatment reduces bruising and swelling, Healite boosts skin elasticity, and then your surgeon checks your progress.
NANA's guide to
precautions after neck lift surgery
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Washing, showering & makeup
Until the stitches are removed, please wipe areas other than the surgical site with a damp towel.Until the tape or stitches on your face are removed, please wipe areas other than the surgical site with a damp towel. You may shower your body only, avoiding the surgical site. Washing your face and wearing makeup are possible from the day after stitch removal.
Warm/cold compresses are not recommended after surgery.Because sensation in the surgical area is dulled, please be careful of frostbite or burns from compress packs. Also, for one month, do not massage the face excessively and do not open your mouth too wide.
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Recovery
Bruising may occur after surgery and may last 1–2 weeks depending on your constitution.Direct sunlight on bruised areas can cause pigmentation, so please use a hat or sunscreen until the bruising disappears.
For one week after surgery, avoid talking a lot or eating foods that require hard chewing.Irritating the surgical site may cause bleeding. Please avoid actions that raise blood pressure by putting pressure on the surgical site (vomiting, straining during bowel movements, etc.).
A follow-up treatment visit takes place 2–3 days after surgery.If a drain was placed, please visit the clinic on day 1–2 after surgery.
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Swelling care
Swelling subsides over 3–6 months after surgery.Most major swelling subsides within about a week after surgery, and residual swelling gradually decreases over 3–6 months. It is normal for swelling to appear asymmetrical, as the two sides may swell or subside differently. Any visible asymmetry from swelling improves over time until the swelling has fully subsided.
Immediately after surgery, the area around the face may look uneven due to swelling.Immediately after surgery, the area around the face may look slightly uneven and the face may look wider due to swelling, but this improves within 2–3 weeks.
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Sleep & posture
Sleep with your pillow raised for 1 week after surgery.Raising your pillow to keep your head higher than your heart helps relieve swelling. Avoid sleeping on your side or on your stomach.
Refrain from excessively bending or tilting your head.To avoid straining the surgical site, please avoid excessive head movements for 1–2 weeks.
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Exercise & daily activities
Refrain from strenuous exercise for 1 month after surgery.Light walks are possible after surgery, but please refrain from exercise that causes heavy sweating, saunas, and steam rooms for about 1 month. Alcohol and smoking can also delay recovery, so please refrain from them for at least 2 weeks.
You can return to daily life from 1–2 days after surgery.This may vary depending on your individual recovery speed, and getting plenty of rest helps you recover faster.
