Is it normal to still have some sagging after a neck lift? (photos)

Good Afternoon! How long ago was the necklift? This is important because the results will not be permanent as aging will continue to occur. Assuming it's been awhile, it appears from your photo that the platysma muscle was not addressed. This muscle runs like a corset and needs to be tightened in the midline to achieve maximal definition. We call this a platysmaplasty. By doing so, the neck can see dramatic improvement. You may wish to see a facial plastic surgeon to see what improvements can be made. Hope this helps!

Thank you for this question! Some sagging can remain after a neck lift. The extent of sagging greatly varies based on a lot of factors, such as your baseline neck contour, the type of surgery you had, your healing process, and how long it has been since surgery. Typically, the process of healing goes on for months to even 1 to 2 years after surgery. If this sagging is persistent a long time after surgery and is bothersome, it may need to be addressed by another procedure.

Based on your photos, I have a few questions. Was this an anterior neck lift only (incision under the chin, which I see), or did they also place incisions around or behind your ears? Also how far out are you? I would also be curious if they did a platysmaplasty anteriorly (it looks like they didn't). You should be seen in person, and evaluated if that is just loose skin or also a gap between your platysma muscles. Either way, it can be improved upon with a revision necklift, with incisions around and behind the ears to remove the excess skin that wasn't removed before.