What Does a Neck Lift Cost?

There are two procedures commonly referred to as necklifts:
1. submental incision, tightening of the muscle, removal of fat.
2. incision behind the ear into the hairline to attempt to tighten the neck. Often advertised as an alternative to a full facelift that is somehow beneficial because it can be performed under local anesthesia and is cheap. Patients getting only a minimal necklift often pay $4000.
You can see from this blog how satisfied many of them were with their results... not very. The reason for this is simple: the patients expected facelift results (clean necks and well sculpted jawlines) from a mini-lift.
Other sources of dissatisfaction are the great amount of pain they experienced because the procedure was performed under local anesthesia only, or the distorted appearance their faces now have.
Technically, a neck only lift is usually considered to be a procedure that is performed from incisions behind the ear and usually back into the hairline. The neck itself usually benefits somewhat. Because of the practitioners who often perform this procedure, the undermining is usually minimal and the scars are often unsatisfactory because they are closed under tension.
The jowls benefit minimally, because the incision stops at the earlobe. The face itself does not benefit at all. Some physicians refer to a necklift as a procedure in which an under the chin incision is made and liposuction along with some type of platysmaplasty (tightening of the platysma muscle), a wider, interlacing procedure for the submental area than the conventional corset platysmaplasty.
Costs vary greatly, but are often in the $7000 area including operating room expenses. Our version of this procedure is the Neck-Lace. This procedure is best for patients with a "bull neck" who don't have a lot of looseness in their face. It does nothing to tighten the face and is not an alternative to a facelift. It is often performed in our practice in patients who have already had liposuction under their chins for a "double chin" who were unhappy, or as the first step in a face and necklift.
Although it is sometimes beneficial to perform a necklift alone in revision facelift surgery, we almost never perform the procedure alone because of the disparity it creates between the lower face (tight), jowls (minimal effect) and upper face (no tightening), resulting in a "strange" appearance.
An experienced facelift surgeon is technically able to hide incisions well. Therefore most experienced facelift surgeons will suggest to their patients to rejuvenate the entire face harmoniously, not just the upper face alone, or just the neck alone.
Costs for an accomplished facelift surgeon performing a face and necklift usually run $15,000 and up including operating room in an accredited facility or hospital and a board certified anesthesiologist.
The good news for the necklift patients who are unhappy, is that it is almost always possible to revise their lifts, hide their scars, revise their hairlines and earlobes, and create a fresh rejuvenated appearance while restoring normal facial architecture.

Will depend on the surgeon's training and experience usually- and on the patient's history/examination- cost varies from region to region as well. Would ask about the plastic surgeon's board certification as well

Hi Bmoniz
As you will have gathered from the responses above, the cost of a neck lift will vary substantially depending on the nature of the procedure that is performed. Generally surgeons in your area will give you a “ballpark” figure over the phone as to what the costs would be for the various procedures. I would like to add however that although the cost can be considered when selecting treatment, it should not be the deciding factor. The effect of the surgery will likely be with you for the rest of your life and you should therefore be thorough in your research and well informed before making any decision I would highly recommend seeking a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
I hope this will help you as you seek the changes you desire. Good luck and best wishes.

Thank you for your question. Prices vary depending on surgeon, location, technique, and the extent of the procedure. I would advise you to
schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed
examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what your
expectations are.

The cost of a neck lift will likely depend on the geographical location of your provider as well as the complexity of the procedure.  We treat the neck by toning and tightening the platysma muscle.  This can be done in two ways: An incision underneath the chin to directly address the bands or by an incision behind the ear to treat them from the side.  Often, these two approaches can be used in concert for even more impactful results.  It is most important that you meet with your physician in consultation to discuss your individual needs so that the most appropriate procedure can be selected, and the cost will reflect that.  

The cost varies on what is required in terms of fat removal/muscle tightening/skin/removal, so can vary from surgical fee of $6600 to $9900. Some of these procedures can be performed under local anaesthetic in the office, with minimal theatre fees, but more extensive procedures in hospital may have theatre fees of $3000-$4000

A neck lift is used to tighten the neck as well as removal of fat from under the chin area. The price is dependent on the surgeon and usually the amount of work needed. Often revision cases will have a higher surgeon fee since the work will be more technically more challenging. The prices also depend on the location procedures. For example certain places in the midwest will have a lower price compared to larger urban areas like Boston or San Francisco. Always discuss your goals since a "neck lift" can mean different things. 

A neck lift can be defined in different ways.  I do not think the term "mini" neck lift is really used. I define a neck lift as incisions under the chin and behind each ear and posterior hairline. This will involve some lipo, platysmaplasty, and skin lifting and excision.  Generally, the neck lift will range around $6,000 to 8,000 with surgeons fee, facility, and the anesthesia fee would be extra. I perform these procedures under local anesthesia so the anesthesia fee can be avoided with an easier recovery. Fees vary from region and expertise.

The cost of Neck Lift Surgery in Toronto can vary based on the geographical location of the surgeon as well as the surgeon's experience and credentials. The average cost of a neck lift ranges from $8000-$12,000.  In some cases, patients think they only require a neck lift, however they may in fact be a candidate for a full  facelift in order to achieve the results they are looking for.  Best to see an experienced Facial Plastic Surgeon who specializes in facelift surgery to be assessed and to determine the most suitable course of treatment.Best of luck,Dr. Philip SolomonSolomon Facial Plastic, Toronto

Experience and quality often come at a premium.  Finding budget rates for your face or neck is not recommended.  Having said that, costs will vary depending on your geographic area.  We break neck lifting costs down by the area treated.  A lift of the temporal, cheek, and neck skin will cost more than just a neck lift, for example.  We also include all post-operative visits and supplies in the initial cost of the surgery.  Cost will increase if the procedure is performed under general anesthesia vs. local anesthesia with oral sedation.  
I wish you well,Dr. Velargo

Frankly, necklifts alone are not able to rejuvenate the neck as well as a lower facelift in conjunction with the necklift.  This is because neck laxity is usually accompanied by aging of the face, with descent of the jowls and cheeks. Operating on the neck alone can only tighten the underlying neck platysma muscle, and does not address the skin laxity.  This does not result in a natural, rejuvenated appearance, and can be disappointing to a patient who was hoping for a clean neck and jawline.Because the platysma muscle in the neck is continuous with the deeper layers in the face, it works much better to provide vertical traction to the lower face, as is done with an external jowl lift (XJ) lower face lift. The cost is then the cost of the lower facelift and associated necklift as needed.  These costs vary between surgeons of different experience and location, but my be 15,000 or more.