Neck Lift (Cervicoplasty / Platysmaplasty)

Surgical neck lift at Plastic Surgery Chicago by Dr. Robert L. Walton, MD, FACS. Addresses platysmal banding, submental fat, and loose neck skin to restore a defined cervicomental angle. Techniques include platysmaplasty (muscle tightening), cervicoplasty (skin excision), and neck liposuction. Often combined with facelift. U.S. average surgeon fee approximately $10,300. Consultation required.

Neck lift surgery at Plastic Surgery Chicago is performed by Dr. Robert L. Walton and addresses the anatomical changes that accumulate in the ageing neck: loss of the cervicomental angle (the distinct angle between the chin and neck that defines a youthful profile), vertical platysmal banding (the cords created by medial platysmal edge separation and laxity), excess submental and submandibular fat, and redundant neck skin. The surgical neck lift typically combines three technical components matched to the individual anatomy. Neck liposuction using fine cannulas removes excess adipose tissue from the submental and submandibular zones to reduce the fatty fullness beneath the chin and along the jaw. Platysmaplasty — corset platysmaplasty in most cases — involves suturing the medial edges of the left and right platysma muscles together along the midline, eliminating the visible platysmal bands that create vertical cords in the anterior neck. Cervicoplasty excises the redundant skin envelope from behind the ears and in the submental crease. For patients whose primary change is an early accumulation of submental fat with preserved skin tone, neck liposuction alone may provide a satisfying improvement without the recovery of a full surgical neck lift. For patients presenting with the full constellation of banding, fat, and skin excess, the combination of all three components produces the most comprehensive restoration of neck contour. The neck lift is frequently combined with a facelift — the anatomical continuity between the lower face and neck means that treatment of both zones in a single operative session produces a more harmonious result than addressing them separately. Dr. Walton's patients have described lasting neck and jawline results in their testimonials. The U.S. average surgeon fee for an isolated neck lift is approximately $10,300 (ASPS data); combination with a facelift affects total pricing. Consultation required.