Serving Los Alamitos, Long Beach, Seal Beach, Orange County, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and the greater Los Angeles area.

1) What Is a Neck Lift?

A neck lift improves definition along the jawline and neck by addressing loose skin, excess fat, and separated or banded neck muscles (platysma). Weight loss, genetics, and aging can create a heavy neck or turkey-neck appearance that does not respond to diet or exercise alone.

Dr. Raman Mehrzad performs neck lift and neck contouring for patients who want a sharper jaw-neck angle and smoother profile. Procedures may include liposuction, platysmaplasty, skin excision, or a combination tailored to your anatomy.

Patients visit our Los Alamitos office from Long Beach, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, and across Orange County and the greater Los Angeles area for isolated neck rejuvenation or combination face and neck surgery.

2) Who Is a Good Candidate?

• Loose neck skin, vertical platysma bands, or excess fat under the chin
• Good general health and realistic expectations about scars and recovery
• Non-smoker or able to stop smoking before surgery
• Stable weight with localized neck fullness rather than general obesity
• Desire for improved profile in photos and daily life

3) How the Procedure Works

1. Consultation: Assess skin laxity, fat volume, and muscle banding.
2. Anesthesia: General anesthesia or local with sedation depending on extent.
3. Liposuction: Removes excess fat under the chin when needed.
4. Muscle repair: Platysma bands are tightened through a small incision under the chin or behind the ears.
5. Skin excision: Redundant skin is removed and redraped for a smoother neck contour.
6. Closure: Fine sutures and a compression garment or wrap support healing.

4) Recovery Timeline

Week 1: Swelling, bruising, and neck tightness are expected. Sleep with head elevated and wear any compression garment as directed. Short walks are encouraged.

Week 2: Bruising fades and many patients return to desk work. Avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting.

Month 1: Swelling continues to improve and neck movement feels more natural. Scar care begins once incisions are healed.

Month 3: Jawline definition becomes clearer and scars soften. Final contour continues to refine over several months.

5) Risks and What to Expect

• Temporary numbness or tightness along the neck and jawline
• Bruising, swelling, and mild asymmetry during healing
• Scars hidden under the chin or around the ears
• Contour irregularities or recurrent laxity with significant future weight change

Serving patients from Los Alamitos, Long Beach, Seal Beach, Orange County, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and the greater Los Angeles area.

6) Before and After Gallery

Review the before and after gallery on this page for neck lift results from patients in Los Alamitos and Orange County. Neck liposuction alone may be sufficient when skin elasticity is good.

7) Frequently Asked Questions

Neck lift or liposuction only?
If skin snaps back and the main issue is fat under the chin, liposuction may suffice. Platysma bands or loose skin usually require a structured neck lift.

Can a neck lift be combined with a facelift?
Yes. Treating the face and neck together often produces the most harmonious rejuvenation with one recovery period.

Where are the scars?
Many neck lifts use a small incision beneath the chin and/or discreet incisions behind the ears. Scars typically fade well with proper care.