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Overview

Neck and chin lifts are popular cosmetic surgery procedures that reshape and redefine the jawline. These procedures can be performed with other facial cosmetic surgeries ( such as a facelift or eyelid surgery) to restore youthfulness, rejuvenate facial contours, and balance features.

Summary

Procedure time
2 to 4 hours
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Overnight stay
Outpatient / One Night
Anesthetic
Anesthetic
General anesthesia, local anesthesia, or IV sedation
Recovery time
Recovery time
4-6 weeks

Types of Neck & Chin Lift Surgery

Cervicoplasty
Cervicoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin to give the neck a slimmer, shapelier contour.
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Platysmaplasty

Platysmaplasty is a surgical procedure that removes, tightens, or alters the underlying muscle of the neck (the platysma).

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Genioplasty

Genioplasty, also known as chin augmentation surgery, is a procedure that reshapes or enhances the size of the chin to better balance facial features. Often performed to correct abnormalities associated with a small chin, injury, or the effects of aging, genioplasty may be done either by inserting an implant or moving or reshaping bones.

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Mentoplasty

Mentoplasty, also known as chin reduction surgery, is a procedure that reduces an overly prominent chin to a more aesthetically desirable shape or size.

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Am I a

Candidate for Neck Surgery or Chin Surgery?

A neck and chin lift may be suitable if you’ve experienced significant weight loss and want to tighten subsequent sagging skin. The ideal neck and chin lift candidate is a person in good physical health with no pre-existing jaw problems. Patients considering neck surgery or chin surgery are usually looking to resolve one or more of the following concerns:  

  • Fleshy neck
  • Jowls
  • Neck banding
  • Turkey wattle
  • Recessed or weak chin
  • Poorly defined jawline

 

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Consultation

The Plastic Surgery Center offers neck and chin lift consultations at all of our locations. During your consultation, the surgeon will discuss your cosmetic goals and help determine if your concerns can be improved with a neck and chin lift. Oftentimes, your surgeon may formulate a treatment plan with one or more procedures intended to reverse signs of aging, incorporating a neck and chin lift into the plan when appropriate.

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What to Expect

For cervicoplasty, the procedure used to remove excess neck skin, incisions are generally placed inconspicuously behind the ears. Some skin is removed, and the remainder is lifted and secured into the new location with stitches. For platysmaplasty, which removes or alters neck muscles, additional incisions are made under the chin.

To augment the chin, the surgeon begins by making an incision inside the mouth, where the gum and lower lip meet, or just under the chin in the natural crease. The implant is made of synthetic material that feels like natural tissue and is custom fit to the configuration of the patient’s face.

 

In chin reduction surgery, incisions are made in the mouth or under the chin to reposition or sculpt the facial bones. After implantation, the surgeon uses fine sutures to close the incision. When the incision is inside the mouth, no scarring is visible. If the incision is under the chin, the scar can barely be seen.

Patients may experience some soreness and swelling, which can be alleviated with medication. Patients are advised to sleep with their head elevated to minimize swelling. Any numbness or tightness around the treatment area should subside within a few weeks. Light exercise may be resumed within 10 to 14 days and more strenuous activity within three to four weeks.

Recovery &
Results

Depending on the type of surgery, visible swelling takes about ten days to resolve, and complete recovery takes approximately six weeks. You may have some stitches and bandages, and our staff will instruct you on how to best care for them.

Slight, often unnoticeable swelling of the chin and neck can take up to five months to subside. A patient may experience prolonged tightness or numbness, but these symptoms fade with healing.

To maximize both recovery and results, closely follow your surgeon’s directions and attend follow-up appointments.

Surgeons in New Jersey

Our board-certified neck and chin lift surgeons are here to help you look and feel your best. Specializing in natural transformations, our sought-after experts can flawlessly rejuvenate neck and chin definition. 

Michael Rose
PHYSICIAN

Michael Rose

MD, FACS
Matthew  Kaufman
PHYSICIAN

Matthew Kaufman

MD, FACS
Tushar Patel
PHYSICIAN

Tushar Patel

MD, FACS
Russell Ashinoff
PHYSICIAN

Russell Ashinoff

MD, FACS
Adam Saad
PHYSICIAN

Adam Saad

MD, FACS
Hamid Abdollahi
PHYSICIAN

Hamid Abdollahi

MD, FACS
Zuhaib Ibrahim
PHYSICIAN

Zuhaib Ibrahim

MD, FACS
Sean Herman
PHYSICIAN

Sean Herman

MD, FACS
Ritwik Grover
PHYSICIAN

Ritwik Grover

MD
Tzvi Small
PHYSICIAN

Tzvi Small

MD, FACS
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Financing & Insurance

Platysmaplasty is typically considered an elective cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance. In some cases, if the procedure is being performed to correct a functional issue, such as difficulty swallowing or breathing, it may be considered medically necessary and therefore covered by insurance.

We will work with you and your health insurer to obtain the approvals for your covered surgical procedures. If you are interested in learning more about our cosmetic options, please contact us today at 833-615-2621.

Our Process

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Schedule a Consultation

During your consultation, our expert surgeons will listen and work with you to fully understand the look you wish to achieve.

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Explore
Your Options

We will review and explain all of your cosmetic options and identify which procedure is right for you.

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Start Your Transformation

Our friendly and compassionate staff and physicians will guide you through the entire process, answer all of your questions and alleviate any concerns.

Neck and chin lift Surgery Near Me

With 27 locations across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, we are the largest and most trusted plastic surgeons in the Northeast.

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Shrewsbury 535 Sycamore Ave Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Flemington 194 NJ-31, Pavilion 2, Suite 102 Flemington, NJ 08822
Hackettstown 57 Route 46E, Suite 201 Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Lehigh Valley 1401 Fairmont Street Whitehall, PA 18052
Montclair 1 Bay Avenue, Suite 4 Montclair , NJ 07028
Phoenixville 826 Main Street, Suite 203 Phoenixville, PA 19460
Brick 74 Brick Boulevard, Building 4, Suite 205 Brick, NJ 08723
East Brunswick 192 Summer Hill Rd, Suite 201 East Brunswick, NJ 08816
New York City 635 Madison Ave, 14th Floor New York City , NY 10022
Bridgewater-Greymark 1200 US Route 22 East, Suite 19 Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Edison 102 James Street, Suite 202 Edison, NJ 08820
Freehold 3499 Route 9 North, Building 2, Suite 2C-2 Freehold, NJ 07728
Egg Harbor Township 4096 English Creek Ave Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Hackensack 20 Prospect Ave, Suite 903, 9th Floor Hackensack, NJ 07601
Union 950 West Chestnut St, Suite 102 Union, NJ 07083
Marlton 11 Eves Drive, Suite 170 Marlton, NJ 08053
Abington 2701 Blair Mill Road, Suite 10 Willow Grove, PA 19090
Manahawkin 1100 Route 72 West, 3rd Floor, Suite 306A Manahawkin, NJ 08050

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