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A poorly defined jawline or fullness beneath the chin can make you look heavier, older, or less confident than you feel. For many patients, even significant weight loss cannot eliminate a double chin or improve neck definition because the issue often lies beneath the skin - in the muscles, fat, and supporting structures of the neck including the submandibular glands (salivary glands) of which Dr. Jeffrey Gross* has performed specialized training to remove.
A neck lift is a specialized facial contouring procedure designed to improve the appearance of the area beneath the chin and along the jawline. By addressing excess fat, muscle laxity, and underlying neck structures, this procedure can create a more sculpted profile and youthful neck contour.
Performed by Dr. Jeffrey Gross, neck lifts are ideal for patients who want a sharper jawline, improved neck definition, and a contoured neck-jaw angle.
What Is a Neck Lift?
A neck lift is a surgical procedure that improves contour beneath the chin and along the upper neck.
Unlike treatments that only remove fat, neck lifts allow Dr. Gross to address multiple factors that contribute to fullness and poor neck definition, including:
- Excess fat beneath the chin
- Loose or separated neck muscles (platysma)
- Loss of jawline definition
- Early signs of neck aging
- Poor neck-to-chin angle
- Ptotic submandibular glands
Through a small incision hidden beneath the chin, underlying structures can be refined and repositioned to create a smoother, more defined contour.
The result is a stronger jawline, a more youthful neck profile, and improved facial balance.
Procedures Commonly Combined with Neck Lifts
For more comprehensive facial rejuvenation, neck lifts may be combined with:
- Neck lift
- Facelift
- Chin augmentation
- Fat transfer
- Skin resurfacing treatments
Combining procedures can enhance facial harmony and create a more balanced overall result.
Schedule Your Consultation
If you’re tired of hiding your profile, avoiding certain camera angles, or feeling frustrated by a lack of jawline definition, neck lifts may provide the improvement you’ve been looking for.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Gross at Mays Plastic Surgery to learn how a neck lift can help create a more sculpted jawline, refined neck contour, and renewed confidence.
We proudly serve patients throughout Louisville and the surrounding region with advanced facial rejuvenation procedures tailored to each individual’s goals.
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What Concerns Can a Neck Lift Improve?
Many patients are frustrated because the area beneath the chin does not respond to diet or exercise the way other areas of the body do.
Neck lifts may improve:
- Double chin fullness
- Poor jawline definition
- Early neck laxity
- Excess fat beneath the chin
- A weak neck-to-chin angle
- “Turkey neck” appearance in its early stages
- Lack of separation between the face and neck
- Profile concerns in photographs
For many patients, improving the neck and jawline creates one of the most dramatic improvements in overall facial appearance.
Benefits of Neck Lifts
Patients often choose neck lifts because it addresses the underlying causes of neck fullness rather than simply treating the surface.
Benefits may include:
- Sharper jawline definition
- Improved neck contour
- Reduction of a double chin
- More youthful profile appearance
- Enhanced facial balance
- Long-lasting results
- Small, well-hidden incision
- Natural-looking improvement
The goal is not to create an artificial or overly sculpted appearance, but rather to restore clean, youthful contours that complement your natural features.
Your Consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Gross
Every patient’s anatomy is unique, which is why treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation.
During your appointment, Dr. Gross will:
- Evaluate your neck and jawline anatomy
- Assess fat distribution and muscle laxity
- Discuss your aesthetic goals
- Review surgical options
- Explain recovery expectations
- Create a personalized treatment plan
The goal is to recommend the procedure that will provide the most natural and impactful improvement for your facial profile.
Who Is a Candidate for Neck Lift?
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Are bothered by fullness beneath the chin
- Feel your jawline lacks definition
- Notice early neck aging or laxity
- Have a persistent double chin despite maintaining a healthy weight
- Want more dramatic improvement than non-surgical treatments can provide
- Are in good overall health with realistic expectations
Many patients considering liposuction beneath the chin are surprised to learn that muscle laxity, ptotic salivary glands, and underlying anatomy also contribute to their concerns. During your consultation, Dr. Gross will determine whether a neck lift, liposuction, or another procedure is best suited to your goals.
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About UsThe Procedure
Neck lifts are typically performed through a small incision hidden beneath the chin.
During the procedure, Dr. Gross may remove excess fat, tighten underlying neck muscles, remove salivary glands, and refine deeper neck structures to improve contour and definition.
Because the procedure addresses multiple causes of neck fullness, it often provides more comprehensive improvement than fat removal alone.
Procedure details, anesthesia options, and expected operative time will be reviewed during your consultation.
Recovery After a Neck Lift
Recovery varies by patient, but most individuals experience temporary swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort during the early healing process.
Most patients can expect:
- Swelling and bruising for several days to a few weeks
- Temporary tightness beneath the chin and neck
- Use of compression garment as directed
- Return to light activities within several days
- Progressive improvement as swelling subsides
Dr. Gross and the team at Mays Plastic Surgery will provide detailed recovery instructions and closely monitor your healing process.
Submentoplasty FAQs
Is a neck lift the same as neck liposuction?
Not exactly. Liposuction removes excess fat, while neck lifts allow the surgeon to address fat, muscle, laxity, and deeper neck structures that contribute to poor definition.
Will I have a visible scar?
The incision is typically small and hidden beneath the chin, making it difficult to notice once healed.
How long do results last?
Results are long-lasting, particularly when a stable weight is maintained.
Can diet and exercise fix a double chin?
For some individuals, yes. However, many patients have genetic fat distribution patterns or muscle laxity that cannot be fully corrected through weight loss alone.