Neck Lift

Over time, the skin under the chin and along the neck begins to lose elasticity, which compromises its ability to conform to connective tissue and other underlying structures. This skin laxity can create the appearance of a double chin or saggy neck in even the most health conscious individuals. A neck lift is a surgical procedure designed to reduce excess skin, remove fat deposits, and tighten muscles of the neck to regain a youthful jaw line and a smoother, more slender neck.

Please contact the Plastic Surgery Center of Austin to schedule a consultation for neck lift surgery at our Austin, Texas practice.

The Neck Lift Procedure

The procedure begins with a few small incisions along the undersides of each ear and beneath the middle of the chin to reveal the muscles of the neck. At this point, the skin is separated from the underlying tissue, and fat deposits are removed using liposuction techniques. The muscles of the neck are then tightened and sutured into place to ensure long-lasting results before the skin is lifted and excess is removed. The incisions are closed carefully to minimize visible scarring.

Neck Lift Results - Slender and Youthful

Patients who have undergone neck lift at our practice often emerge looking years younger. Their necks appear tighter and longer, revealing a smooth jaw line. Neck lift is often performed in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures, such as facelift, BOTOX® Cosmetic therapy, eyelid surgery, or brow lift

to achieve comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Contact us for more information about neck lift, or to schedule a consultation with one of our surgeons.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does PSCA file insurance for abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and/or brachioplasty (the removal of excess skin due to excessive weight loss)?

A: No. Some physicians' offices will file these procedures under insurance, but our office considers them strictly cosmetic.

Q: Does your office perform the gastric bypass procedure?

A: No. Only a general or bariatric surgeon is qualified to perform this procedure. After extreme weight loss, plastic surgery may be desired to remove excess skin and fat. Even though some insurance companies may cover abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and brachioplasty, our office considers these procedures to be strictly cosmetic.

Q: I was seen in the emergency room and the ER told me I need to see a specialist right away. Can I make an appointment?

A: The only way that we can see a patient within 48 hours is if one of our doctors was ’on-call’ at that particular ER on that particular day. Otherwise, we can only fit you in at our first availability. Unfortunately, availability may sometimes be several weeks away.

Q: Is there any possible way you can get me in sooner?

A: Considering that we are a specialist office, it is possible that we may be fully booked for up to one to three months in advance and we are normally ’double-booked’ up two weeks in advance, which would result in making it very difficult to obtain an appointment sooner. If this is an emergency, then the patient should go directly to an emergency room.

Q: What are your office hours?

A: Monday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM); Friday (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM). We are not open on weekends.

Q: What does ’on-call’ mean for plastic surgeons? What if I have received treatment from one of your plastic surgeons in the ER?

A: There are approximately 11 plastic surgeons in the Austin area that take turns being on-call for plastic surgery at all of the main Austin emergency rooms. If you are seen in the emergency room and you are referred to us for a follow-up, please call and make an appointment. Let us know the name of the physician who referred you to us, the name of the ER that referred you to our office, and the date on which you were seen in the ER. The plastic surgeon who is on call the day of your visit to the ER is responsible for your care. Please be aware, however, that you are ultimately responsible for fees associated with your follow-up care.