NECK LIFT
DR. THOMAS BARNES M.D.
The Newport Beach Cosmetic Surgeon
Rediscover the graceful contours of your neck with our premier neck lift procedure in Newport Beach, a sought-after treatment that Dr. Thomas Barnes expertly provides to clients across Orange County. This procedure is the key to reversing the effects of aging, eliminating sagging skin, and defining the jawline for a more youthful, elegant appearance. Situated in the heart of Southern California’s cosmetic surgery hub, Dr. Barnes leverages advanced techniques to ensure your neck lift results in a natural, harmonious look that complements your unique features. Whether you’re combating the natural aging process or looking to refine your silhouette, a neck lift with Dr. Barnes can offer a revitalized look that reflects your inner vitality. Start your journey to rejuvenation and confidence with a procedure that stands at the forefront of cosmetic innovation.
What is a neck lift?
A neck lift is a surgical intervention designed to address visible signs of aging in the neck and jawline. Over time, factors like gravity, genetics, and sun exposure can lead to loose skin, muscle bands, and excess fat deposits, resulting in a less defined neck contour.
How does a neck lift make you look younger?
A neck lift can work wonders in restoring a more youthful appearance. By tightening the underlying muscles and removing excess skin and fat, a neck lift can:
- Reduce sagging skin and eliminates the “turkey wattle” effect
- Define the jawline, creating a sharper and more contoured profile
- Minimize the appearance of horizontal neck bands
- Remove excess fat to improve overall neck proportions
- Enhance the transition between the jawline and neck
Dr. Barnes can help determine if you can benefit from a neck lift.
Will my neck lift results be immediate?
Immediate improvements from a neck lift may be visible, but swelling and bruising typically follow, with the full results emerging as these subside. Optimal outcomes are generally seen several months post-procedure, as tissues adjust. To explore if a neck lift suits you, contact Dr. Thomas Barnes for a consultation.
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How does a neck lift make you look younger?
A neck lift can work wonders in restoring a more youthful appearance. By tightening the underlying muscles and removing excess skin and fat, a neck lift can:
- Reduce sagging skin and eliminates the “turkey wattle” effect
- Define the jawline, creating a sharper and more contoured profile
- Minimize the appearance of horizontal neck bands
- Remove excess fat to improve overall neck proportions
- Enhance the transition between the jawline and neck
Dr. Barnes can help determine if you can benefit from a neck lift.
How does a neck lift procedure work?
The procedure typically involves the following steps, including:
- Anesthesia
Dr. Barnes performs all of his procedures safely & comfortably under awake local anesthesia, with oral sedation, and with the added comfort of ProNox (laughing gas) available. Twilight or general anesthesia can be arranged in our accredited surgery center for an additional cost. - Incisions
Dr. Barnes makes discreet incisions around your ears and possibly under your chin. These incisions allow access to the underlying structures. - Muscle tightening
If necessary, Dr. Barnes tightens the platysma muscles (responsible for the appearance of neck bands) to create a smoother neck contour. - Excess fat removal
Excess fat may be removed or sculpted to improve your neck’s proportions. - Skin redraping
Dr. Barnes repositions and trims excess skin, creating a firmer appearance.
To finalize your procedure, Dr. Barnes carefully closes the incisions using sutures or other closure methods.
Neck Lift Cosmetic Surgery Facts
| Procedure: | Improves loose neck skin and/or excess heaviness by removing fat (liposculpture), tightening the muscles and re-draping the skin. If required, a Platysmaplasty procedure is necessary to improve the vertical hanging lines in the front of the neck. Often done in combination with face lift procedure. |
| Length: | 1.5 – 2.5 hours |
| Anesthesia: | Typically local anesthesia with sedation |
| Average Cost: | $11,500-$15,000 *Please call to find out about our current discounts. |
| Outpatient: | Usually outpatient |
| Side Effects: | Numbness, discomfort, bruising, swelling, drainage or fluid under skin, tightness moving head and neck |
| Risks: | Infection, bleeding, poor wound healing, excessive scarring |
| Recovery: | Typically 5 to 7 days. Wearing a compression wrap for 2 weeks. Suture removal in 10-12 days, sometimes longer. More strenuous activity requires 4 weeks or more. Bruising: 1 to 2 weeks. |
| Results: | Usually 5 to 10 years |
