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Neck Lift and Neck Rejuvenation

The neck is not understood in isolation from the face.

Otolaryngologist · Facial plastic surgeon · More than 35 years devoted to the face

Aging of the neck can involve the skin, the fat, the muscles, a loss of definition along the jawline and changes in the angle between the chin and the neck. That is why the neck is not assessed as an isolated structure, but in its relationship with the jaw and the lower third of the face.

Dr. Alexandra Mora assessing the jawline and neck of a patient by hand — the jaw, submental and cervical-angle relationship, Bogotá

Continuity

The face, jaw and neck are read together.

A neck may look aged because of the skin, the fat beneath the chin, the muscles or the loss of the jawline —and often because of several of these factors at once. Determining which one truly explains the change is what defines the level of intervention that is indicated, and whether it is best to treat the neck alone or together with the face.

What it can address

Definition, continuity and neck proportion.

Depending on each patient's anatomy, and when it is indicated, a neck lift can address:

  • Laxity of the skin of the neck.
  • Fat and muscular bands beneath the chin.
  • Loss of definition along the jawline.
  • Changes in the angle between the chin and the neck.

A good neck surgery does not seek visible tension. It seeks to restore the continuity between the face, the jaw and the neck.

Face and neck

Often, a single decision.

Because the lower third of the face and the neck age in a related way, in many cases they are assessed and treated together. In others, the neck can be addressed more specifically. The strategy is defined after the evaluation. Learn about the facelift →

The decision

When it makes sense, and when it does not.

May be a candidate

  • Cervical laxity and loss of jawline definition.
  • Changes that no longer respond to surface treatments.
  • Good general health and realistic expectations.
  • A wish for a natural result, without a tight appearance.

When not to operate

  • When the change is explained by other factors treatable without surgery.
  • When it is wiser to address the lower third of the face first.
  • When a non-surgical approach may be enough.
  • When the expectation does not match what surgery can offer.

Recovery

Care throughout the process.

Recovery varies with the technique and with each patient. The timelines, the care and the follow-up visits are explained individually before surgery and are accompanied throughout the course.

Risks

Explained, not minimized.

Every cervical surgery carries risks, limitations and possible complications. Specific information is part of the evaluation and the informed-consent process.

Clinical cases

Continuity can be seen in every face.

A selection of clinical cases and their outcomes.

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Clinical criterion

The neck, within the architecture of the face.

In Aesthetic Integrity™, the neck is not treated as an independent area but as the continuity of the face. Structural diagnosis, proportion, preservation of identity and restraint guide what to correct and what to preserve, supported by decision frameworks such as the Facial Integrity Scale™ (FIS™).

Discover Aesthetic Integrity™ →

Frequently asked questions

About the neck lift.

What does a neck lift treat?
It addresses skin laxity, fat, the muscles and the loss of definition of the angle between the chin and the neck. The strategy depends on which component explains the change in each person.
Can the neck be operated on without operating on the face?
In some cases yes, but the neck, the jawline and the lower third are related. That is why the evaluation studies this continuity to decide whether it is best to treat the neck on its own or together with the face.
Does a neck lift leave the neck tight?
That is not the aim. A well-planned neck surgery does not seek visible tension, but rather to restore the natural continuity between the face, the jaw and the neck.
Is neck surgery always necessary?
No. Depending on the findings, surgery, a non-surgical approach or waiting may be indicated. The evaluation determines the best decision for each case.

The decision begins with the diagnosis.

Tell us what you would like to understand or improve in your neck and jawline. In consultation we assess the continuity with the face and determine the most appropriate next step.

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