Neck Lift Surgeryin Scottsdale, AZ
What is a Neck Lift?
The neck is often one of the first areas to show visible signs of aging, even if your face still looks youthful. Loose skin, vertical banding, and fullness under the chin can obscure your jawline and add years to your appearance.
A neck lift is a transformative procedure that restores structure and definition to the neck and jawline, helping you look more youthful, refined, and confident. Whether performed alone or combined with a facelift, your procedure will be completely tailored to your anatomy and aesthetic goals for a result that looks natural and balanced.
Changes to Celebrate
Aging often shows earliest in the neck, such as loose skin, muscle banding, and excess fat, which can all contribute to an aged or tired appearance, even if the rest of your face still feels youthful. A neck lift is designed to restore definition, smooth contours, and firm the skin beneath the jawline. At Defyne, we don’t believe in overdone results. Our goal is to enhance your natural beauty so you look like yourself, just refreshed, refined, and more confident every time you catch your reflection.
We don’t just tighten skin; we address the deeper structures of the neck, combining advanced techniques to deliver elegant, long-lasting results.
Our Advanced Neck Rejuvenation Techniques
At Defyne, we combine multiple, state-of-the-art tools to refine every layer of the neck:
Central and Lateral Platysmaplasty
The central neck muscles (platysma) are tightened to eliminate vertical bands and reinforce the underlying structure of the neck.
Submental Liposuction
Excess fat under the chin is removed through a small, hidden incision, sculpting the neck angle and restoring youthful definition.
The Defyne Approach
At Defyne, our neck lift approach is built on precision, expertise, and personalization. Our board-certified surgeon brings extensive experience in facial and neck procedures, including advanced techniques like platysmaplasty, submental liposuction, and radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening. We offer multiple anesthesia options to ensure your comfort and safety throughout the process. This procedure is typically performed under twilight sedation, but can also be performed under local anesthesia alone. Every consultation is tailored to your unique anatomy and goals, never a one-size-fits-all plan. With artfully placed incisions designed to be nearly invisible, our focus is on achieving natural, elegant results.
What to Expect
Every neck lift journey at Defyne begins with a thorough, one-on-one consultation. During this visit, we’ll assess your anatomy, review your goals, and develop a personalized surgical plan tailored to your needs. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of your options, confidence in your decision, and trust in your surgeon. This is your opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and feel fully informed about what to expect before, during, and after surgery.
In the weeks leading up to your procedure, you’ll receive customized preoperative instructions. These may include adjusting medications or supplements, avoiding alcohol and blood thinners, and discontinuing all nicotine products (including smoking, vaping, patches, and gum), which is critical for proper healing. Proper preparation is key to ensuring a smooth recovery and the best possible results.
We also offer flexible anesthesia options to fit your needs and comfort level:
- Local Anesthesia Only – Ideal for small, targeted procedures with minimal downtime. You’ll remain awake and comfortable.
- Twilight Sedation with Local Anesthesia – Our most popular option, monitored by our board-certified anesthesiologist, offering full comfort while you breathe naturally with no breathing tube or heavy drugs.
- General Anesthesia – Best for more extensive surgeries or patient preference, with full monitoring by our board-certified anesthesia team.
We’ll guide you in selecting the best approach based on your health, preferences, and the complexity of your procedure.
Your neck lift is performed with precision and artistry to create natural, elegant results with minimal visible scarring. Incisions are carefully placed behind the ears, hidden in natural creases, and, when necessary, under the chin to allow access for fat removal or muscle repair.
The procedure begins with tightening the platysma muscles to smooth neck banding and restore a youthful contour. Any excess fat is either removed or repositioned for a more defined jawline and neckline. The skin is then gently redraped without tension, and any excess is trimmed to avoid a “pulled” look. For select patients, radiofrequency (RF) energy may be used to further firm and tighten the skin.
All incisions are closed with meticulous suturing techniques to support optimal healing. Small drains may be placed to reduce swelling and promote smooth recovery. Every step is taken to ensure your comfort, safety, and a beautifully refined result.
Recovery after a neck lift is typically smooth and well-tolerated. In the first few days (Days 1–3), you may experience swelling, a sense of tightness, and mild bruising—all normal parts of the healing process. Discomfort is usually minimal and easily managed with oral pain medication.
By Week 1, most stitches and any drains are removed, and swelling begins to subside. Around Week 2, many patients feel confident enough to return to work and light social activities. By Weeks 3–4, you can usually resume exercise and your full daily routine.
As healing continues, your results will refine over the next several months. By Month 3 and beyond, residual swelling fades, tissues settle into place, and scars continue to soften and fade.
You’ll be provided with a supportive neck garment to encourage healing, detailed aftercare instructions, and regular follow-up visits to ensure everything is progressing beautifully.
Because our approach addresses the neck at every level, including skin, fat, and muscle, you can expect results that look natural, blend seamlessly with your facial features, and hold up gracefully over time. With expertly hidden incisions, visible scarring is minimal to none, and you’ll still look like yourself, just with a smoother, firmer, more defined neckline.
What to Expect
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Prepare
Every neck lift journey at Defyne begins with a thorough, one-on-one consultation. During this visit, we’ll assess your anatomy, review your goals, and develop a personalized surgical plan tailored to your needs. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of your options, confidence in your decision, and trust in your surgeon. This is your opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and feel fully informed about what to expect before, during, and after surgery.
In the weeks leading up to your procedure, you’ll receive customized preoperative instructions. These may include adjusting medications or supplements, avoiding alcohol and blood thinners, and discontinuing all nicotine products (including smoking, vaping, patches, and gum), which is critical for proper healing. Proper preparation is key to ensuring a smooth recovery and the best possible results.
We also offer flexible anesthesia options to fit your needs and comfort level:
- Local Anesthesia Only – Ideal for small, targeted procedures with minimal downtime. You’ll remain awake and comfortable.
- Twilight Sedation with Local Anesthesia – Our most popular option, monitored by our board-certified anesthesiologist, offering full comfort while you breathe naturally with no breathing tube or heavy drugs.
- General Anesthesia – Best for more extensive surgeries or patient preference, with full monitoring by our board-certified anesthesia team.
We’ll guide you in selecting the best approach based on your health, preferences, and the complexity of your procedure.
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During Your Procedure
Your neck lift is performed with precision and artistry to create natural, elegant results with minimal visible scarring. Incisions are carefully placed behind the ears, hidden in natural creases, and, when necessary, under the chin to allow access for fat removal or muscle repair.
The procedure begins with tightening the platysma muscles to smooth neck banding and restore a youthful contour. Any excess fat is either removed or repositioned for a more defined jawline and neckline. The skin is then gently redraped without tension, and any excess is trimmed to avoid a “pulled” look. For select patients, radiofrequency (RF) energy may be used to further firm and tighten the skin.
All incisions are closed with meticulous suturing techniques to support optimal healing. Small drains may be placed to reduce swelling and promote smooth recovery. Every step is taken to ensure your comfort, safety, and a beautifully refined result.
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Downtime & Recovery
Recovery after a neck lift is typically smooth and well-tolerated. In the first few days (Days 1–3), you may experience swelling, a sense of tightness, and mild bruising—all normal parts of the healing process. Discomfort is usually minimal and easily managed with oral pain medication.
By Week 1, most stitches and any drains are removed, and swelling begins to subside. Around Week 2, many patients feel confident enough to return to work and light social activities. By Weeks 3–4, you can usually resume exercise and your full daily routine.
As healing continues, your results will refine over the next several months. By Month 3 and beyond, residual swelling fades, tissues settle into place, and scars continue to soften and fade.
You’ll be provided with a supportive neck garment to encourage healing, detailed aftercare instructions, and regular follow-up visits to ensure everything is progressing beautifully.
Because our approach addresses the neck at every level, including skin, fat, and muscle, you can expect results that look natural, blend seamlessly with your facial features, and hold up gracefully over time. With expertly hidden incisions, visible scarring is minimal to none, and you’ll still look like yourself, just with a smoother, firmer, more defined neckline.
are you a good fit?
Neck Lift Candidates
You may be a good candidate for a neck lift if you’re bothered by sagging skin, visible neck bands, or excess fat beneath the chin. Ideal candidates are in good overall health, are non-smokers, and have realistic expectations about the procedure. Whether you’ve noticed early signs of aging or are seeking a more dramatic rejuvenation, a neck lift can help you achieve a smoother, more defined neckline that enhances your natural features.
Procedures Commonly Combined with Neck Lift
While a neck lift effectively tightens loose skin and redefines the jawline, combining it with complementary procedures can further enhance your results, especially in areas where fat accumulation or skin laxity may still remain. These add-on treatments can help achieve a more sculpted, youthful profile with minimal added downtime.
Submental Liposuction
Also known as chin or under-the-chin lipo, submental liposuction removes excess fat beneath the chin to eliminate a double chin and sharpen the jawline. When performed alongside a neck lift, it allows for more defined contours and a smoother transition from the face to the neck, especially in patients with stubborn fat deposits.
Radiofrequency Skin Tightening
For patients with mild to moderate skin laxity or those seeking an extra boost in skin firmness, radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening is an excellent non-surgical complement to a neck lift. RF energy stimulates collagen production deep within the skin, enhancing tone and texture. When used in combination with surgery, it can further refine results and support longer-lasting firmness.
What Our Patients Say
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Defyne is full of the most educated, kindest, most helpful group of people I have ever had the experience of working with. Every single time I step into the office they make me feel like I’m the most important person in the world.
- S.D.
Wonderful, professional and caring team with strong expertise across a range of state-of-the-art skin rejuvenation and enhancement techniques. With the right blend of knowledge, personal attention and proactive solutions, tailored to my individual needs, Dr. Tessler and his team delivered outstanding results.
- B.W.
As soon as I walked [into] the office I could feel the upbeat happy energy. The entire staff is absolutely amazing, kind, caring, knowledgeable, and attentive. Dr. Tessler is the best, he spent so much time with me and answered all my questions I knew I was in good hands. I look and feel amazing. Truly life-changing.
- K.M.
Next to being an extremely intelligent and beyond-competent surgeon, Dr. Tessler is one of the coolest, down-to-earth individuals I’ve met. He will answer a million questions and never once makes you feel rushed. He explains things in a way that breaks down the process but doesn’t lose the value of his experience or professionalism. The first time I met him he made me feel like we’ve known each other for forever (that’s how comfortable he made me feel)!
- S.D.
Schedule Your Private Consultation
You don’t have to settle for a neck that doesn’t match how young and confident you feel. Schedule your consultation at Defyne today and take the first step toward a smoother, more sculpted neckline, customized just for you.
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