I wanted to know if the procedure called nefertiti lift which is done with botox can improve the appearance of neck and jawline?

Hi! Lindsay here, certified nurse injector for Dr. Mark Mason. I love offering (and receiving!) this treatment. Patient selection is key. If your skin is lax around your neck and jawline, you might not be the best candidate. If your muscles are strong, and your skin is in good shape, you will probably appreciate the subtle lift Botox can offer. I like a combination of intradermal and intramuscular injections for this area. I have some before and after photos on my Instagram page @BotoxNurseLindsay and there are many before and after photos on the #nefertitinecklift on Instagram. Be sure you see an injector who can show you photos of their own patients, with good results. Again, patient selection is really important for this procedure! Best of luck!

Thank you for your question! A combination of non-surgical options like Kybella, PDO NovaThreads, Ultherapy and Thermage would do well in combination for skin tightening for the neck. VASER Liposuction (with ThermiRF, Renuvion and InMode FaceTite) is a great alternative for contouring and tightening the chin and neck and can be combined with a neck lift at the same time, if you're a candidate. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to develop a long-term treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer.

Patient selection is important as this is typically reserved for athletic patients who do not have much subcutaneous fat in the neck. When they clench or flex their neck muscles - vertical platysmal bands are seen and these can be effectively treated with botox.  This must be done by experienced providers as there is a limit to how much botox can be put in the platysmal bands without affecting the ability to voluntarily raise their head.  When these muscles are relaxed - it allows the upper facial muscles to pull up unopposed - causing the jawline to appear tighter (in honor of Queen Nefertiti).   I will attach a before and after video on my profile so you can see it.

The short answer is yes, maybe, but only for a short period of time.  If you have significant laxity of the face and neck, obscuring a youthful neck and jawline, your best bet is to see a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in the different face and neck lift procedures.  These procedures are long-lasting and typically well worth the investment. 

Dear SMRamirezSal,Thank you for your question. A Nefertiti will improving the muscle bands in your neck, but will not address loose skin or fat. Neck aging really needs a multimodal approach and Botox only addresses one of those factors. Consult with a qualified and experienced injector to learn more.

Botox can relax the platysma muscle and help with the vertical bands. Assuming there is some "tension" in the muscle, relaxing the platysma could theoretically help lift a jowl. The problem is that there just isn't much "tension" in the muscle, so there is very little lift that occurs. Botox can definitely help with active bands, but don't expect much jowl improvement. If you need a lift, get a lift.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa

The Nefertiti lift is for individual vertical platysmal bands in the neck that people get when they tense their neck. It does nothing to the jawline. Hope that helps.Best,Thomas Walker, MD, FACS

SMRamirezSalI appreciate your due diligence! Photos would help because if you truly need or desire some sort of a facelift, it is doubtful that the Nefertiti lift will do much at all for you.While Botox and some filler to the jawline region may provide an aesthetically pleasing look, it most certainly is not a facelift! The Nefertiti lift is marketing term. If the website advertising this lift is not showing before and after photographs, then that says a great deal! The only true lift that can be achieved with BOTOX is the lateral brow region.Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in our area for a full evaluation and exploration of the best options for you. Good luck.

Botox can sometimes be used to help give a subtle neck and jawline lift. There are also fillers available to sculpt this area such as Volux by Juvederm which is specifically designed for the jawline. I encourage you to begin by visiting with an expert injector near you for an evaluation and to learn more about your options.

Hello there,
     I have had good luck with this technique, but it is only appropriate in a small amount of patients. Typically it is best for patients with a very wide neck/strong platysmal bands. It helps to relax this muscle, causing a sculpting/tightening affect along the jawline/neck. This is something that involves repeat injections every six months or so. I would recommend consulting with an expert, since there may be other treatments that will work better for your specific concerns. Good luck!
-Sarah RN BSN