Over the course of a lifetime, our necks are subject to sun exposure and the effects of gravity, both of which naturally lead to the signs of ageing. The common signs of ageing in and around the neckline are a loss of structure, sagging skin, and occasionally neck thickening or band-link neck muscles which only plastic surgery can resolve. Necks, like arms and hands, often show the signs of ageing more prominently compared to other areas of our bodies, such as thighs and tummies, and while a sufficient and daily skincare routine can help, the signs of ageing on the neck are often impossible to avoid.

When the signs of ageing referred to as ‘turkey neck’ appear they can cause many people to feel self-conscious, and in serious cases can result in conditions such as anxiety and depression. What’s more, the neck often ages faster than the face (as do the eyelids), which can cause disparity between the two, with the aged neck giving a patient’s age away. Signs of an aging neck can begin in the late thirties and are often the reason for a patient to see a plastic surgeon. A necklift (platysmaplasty) cosmetic procedure can tackle the signs on ageing on the neck, resulting in a younger, healthier looking neckline.

A necklift procedure may be an excellent option to correct excess skin on the neck, any excess neck fat, and/or muscle banding. Necklifts are often performed in conjunction with a facelift, although they can be effectively performed as a standalone plastic surgery procedure. Based on your individual needs, our surgeon will perform a personalized necklift procedure to specifically address your anatomy, as well as your desired changes.