A mini neck lift is a surgical procedure that tightens and contours the neck and jawline. Sometimes called a micro or small incision neck lift, it's less invasive and comes with less recovery time than a traditional neck lift but can still address sagging skin, eliminate jowls, get rid of a double chin, and create a more sculpted, defined look.Â
Every surgeon has their own technique, and an experienced facial plastic surgeon will tailor the procedure to the individual patient's anatomy, concerns, and goals.Â
That said, a mini neck lift procedure typically requires one small submental incision, just beneath the chin, through which the surgeon performs liposuction (often paired with a radiofrequency energy, with a procedure called RFAL) to remove excess fat. Some surgeons also make a tiny incision behind the ear, which is well-hidden.Â
Mini neck lifts that focus primarily on the area under the chin are sometimes called a chin tuck, chin lift, or submentoplasty.
A more extensive procedure may include a platysmaplasty, which tightens the underlying platysma muscles via suturing to address neck banding.Â
While a traditional neck lift always removes excess skin, many mini neck lift procedures only redrape the skin, to create a smoother appearance.
During your consultation, make sure that your surgeon fully understands your aesthetic goals and you know what your procedure will (and won’t) entail.
