“Turkey neck,” neck bands, and excess fat can cause you to appear years older than you actually are. Phoenix women and men come to our Scottsdale, Arizona practice to get neck lift surgery because they want a slimmer, more defined jaw and chin without undergoing a full facelift. Double board-certified facial plastic surgery specialist Dr. Todd Hobgood creates results that look natural, so people will notice a difference without realizing you’ve undergone plastic surgery.
A neck lift is a surgical procedure for removing loose skin and tightening muscles. For many men and women, it is a way to refresh their appearance, sometimes even taking years off their perceived age. Slimming and smoothing the neck can improve self-confidence and alleviate self-consciousness about deep creases or loose, sagging skin. Dr. Hobgood may also recommend pairing the procedure with a lower facelift or other facial plastic surgeries to create a fully rejuvenated look.
Dr. Hobgood performs neck lifts in the Chandler area as outpatient procedures using general anesthesia. This means you’ll return home on the day of the surgery. The procedure typically lasts 4 to 6 hours, depending on the extent of the surgery needed. Dr. Hobgood begins the surgery by making incisions under the chin and behind the ears. He then removes unwanted fat, tightens the underlying muscles, and trims off excess skin. He carefully re-drapes the remaining skin without pulling it too tight to create a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance.
Dr. Hobgood combines his down-to-earth, personable demeanor with an artistic eye and technical expertise honed through thousands of surgeries, including more than 1,000 facelifts. He's recognized nationally for his leadership and has been honored by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for his ongoing commitment to quality.
Meet Dr. HobgoodNeck lift patients can expect to take about 1 to 2 weeks to recover before returning to work. The length of time varies depending on each patient’s natural healing process and the extent of the surgery performed. Most patients experience some bruising and swelling, and some patients may also feel some tightness or pulling in the days after the surgery.
Once the swelling begins subsiding, you’ll begin noticing the results. It can take a few more months before you see the final outcome of the surgery—a smoother, tighter, more contoured neck. Because Dr. Hobgood takes great care when making the incisions, scarring is minimal.
Choosing Dr. Hobgood for your procedure means that you are getting the expertise of a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with years of experience performing facial surgeries. Women and men considering a neck lift come from Paradise Valley, the greater Phoenix area, and throughout the Southwest to have Dr. Hobgood perform their surgeries. Request a consultation using the online form or call us at (480) 214-9955 to schedule an appointment.
The cost of any cosmetic surgery varies depending on several factors, including the geographic location of the practice, the experience and training of the surgeon, and the extent of the procedure itself. During your consultation, we discuss what you can expect to pay based on your particular case.
Sometimes patients thinking about a neck lift may be better served by a different treatment approach. Liposuction, for example, may be all that’s needed to create a more defined neck and jawline. KYBELLA® is a nonsurgical option for reducing the appearance of a double chin.
A neck lift typically targets excess skin and fat in the neck area to provide a smoother and more youthful appearance. A deep neck lift involves more extensive work beneath the skin, such as contouring the digastric muscle or fat under the platysma muscle for more dramatic rejuvenation.
Yes, a neck lift can be performed as a stand-alone procedure in the absence of a facelift. This is suitable when your primary concern is sagging skin or excess fat in the neck area and you don’t desire changes to the lower face.
Neck lift surgery corrects a double chin by removing excess fat and tightening the skin, resulting in a more defined jawline and neck contour. Facial liposuction is another potential alternative for patients who want to reduce a double chin.
Neck lift surgery is generally well-tolerated, although mild to moderate discomfort is normal during the initial recovery period. Pain is typically managed with prescribed medications, and most patients find that discomfort subsides within a few days.
A neck lift can help improve the appearance of jowls by tightening the skin and underlying structures around the jawline. However, for more pronounced jowls, a combination of a facelift with a neck lift may be recommended for optimal results.
"The Insider's Guide to Getting a Facelift" is the definitive e-book that distinguishes facts from myths and describes the journey of a facelift patient with engaging content and easy-to-understand illustrations.
Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Todd Hobgood is one of the leading facelift experts in the U.S., and he's drawn on years of experience to create this Insider's Guide.
Dr. Hobgood's Insider's Guide describes:
Submit the form below to receive our free eGuide as part of a short series of emails on Facelift.
Fields marked * are required.
