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Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty) in Albany

Surgery that tightens the neck muscles, removes loose skin, and sharpens the angle under the chin, the region where aging often shows first and devices help least. Compare Albany clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Albany

$8,000–$16,000

per procedure · USD

A general range for Albany, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

Surgeon directory

Neck Lift surgeons in Albany

Plastic surgeons in Albany who list neck lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.

Dr. Alfredo Lloreda, M.D. in Albany

Dr. Alfredo Lloreda, M.D.

Albany

5.0 (170) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Alfredo Lloreda, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Albany, New York, rated 5 stars across 170 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Edwin Williams, MD, FACS in Albany

Dr. Edwin Williams, MD, FACS

Albany

4.9 (151) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Edwin Williams, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Albany, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 151 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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The Plastic Surgery Center at Williams in Albany

The Plastic Surgery Center at Williams

Albany

4.7 (224) · Google

Financing available

The Plastic Surgery Center at Williams is a plastic surgery practice in Albany, New York, rated 4.7 stars across 224 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Daniel D. Lee, MD in Albany

Dr. Daniel D. Lee, MD

Albany

5.0 (86) · Google

Dr. Daniel D. Lee, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Albany, New York, rated 5 stars across 86 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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Rockmore Plastic Surgery in Albany

Rockmore Plastic Surgery

Albany

4.7 (210) · Google

Financing available

Rockmore Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Albany, New York, rated 4.7 stars across 210 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.

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David M. Tauber, MD in Albany

David M. Tauber, MD

Albany

4.9 (93) · Google

David M. Tauber, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Albany, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 93 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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DeLuca Plastic Surgery in Albany

DeLuca Plastic Surgery

Albany

4.7 (176) · Google

Financing available

DeLuca Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Albany, New York, rated 4.7 stars across 176 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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About Neck Lift

Surgery that tightens the neck muscles, removes loose skin, and sharpens the angle under the chin, the region where aging often shows first and devices help least.

Sessions

One procedure, results typically hold 10 years or more

Downtime

10 to 14 days before looking presentable, a chin strap garment for the first week or two

Good candidate

People bothered by vertical neck bands, loose or hanging neck skin, or a blunted jawline angle, whose midface has aged less than their neck

  • Tightens the platysma muscle bands that no injectable or device can correct
  • Removes hanging skin under the chin and along the neck
  • Restores the angle between jawline and neck that reads as youthful in profile
  • Can be performed alone or combined with a facelift in one recovery
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At a glance

Neck Lift in Albany: the numbers

9 plastic surgery practices in the Albany area list neck lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.

  • Together the 9 with Google reviews hold 1,385 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 6 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Latham (5), Albany (3), Saratoga Springs (1).
From their own websites

What Albany neck lift practices state about themselves

What 7 Albany practices that list neck lift say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.

  • 2 of 7 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Otolaryngology (2)
  • 1 of 7 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 2 of 7 mention virtual consultations
  • 1 of 7 mention financing
  • 4 of 7 show before-and-after photos on their site

Techniques named for neck lift: Tri-Harmony Face & Neck Lift.

In their words

Rockmore Plastic SurgeryA neck lift corrects these issues to create an improved and youthful contour. During your consultation, Dr. Rockmore will carefully examine your neck to assess fat accumulation, muscle laxity, and loose skin to determine whether you are a good candidate.
DeLuca Plastic Surgerythe Tri-Harmony Face & Neck Lift may be performed under local anesthesia in the office for selected patients
Dr. Alfredo Lloreda, M.D.The Deep Neck Lift is a powerful procedure for patients with fullness under the chin, visible neck bands, or soft definition along the jawline
The Plastic Surgery Center at WilliamsThe Deep Neck Lift is a powerful procedure for patients with fullness under the chin, visible neck bands, or soft definition along the jawline
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Dr. Alfredo Lloreda, M.D.For patients seeking full lower face rejuvenation, a deep neck lift is frequently performed in conjunction with a Deep Plane Facelift.
The Plastic Surgery Center at WilliamsFor patients seeking full lower face rejuvenation, a deep neck lift is frequently performed in conjunction with a Deep Plane Facelift.
FAQ

Neck Lift in Albany: common questions

How much does Neck Lift cost in Albany?

Neck Lift generally runs $8,000–$16,000 per procedure, and each Albany clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Albany clinics for a personalized quote.

How long do Neck Lift results last?

Results vary by patient, but most Albany providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Neck Lift series.

How often should I get Neck Lift?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Albany providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.

How much does a neck lift cost?

Nationally, $8,000 to $16,000 including surgeon, anesthesia, and facility. A limited submental platysmaplasty through a single incision under the chin sits at the lower end. A full neck lift with incisions behind the ears and skin removal sits higher. Combining it with a facelift raises the total but costs meaningfully less than doing the two operations separately.

What is the difference between a neck lift and a facelift?

They are neighbors, not synonyms. A facelift repositions the deeper tissue of the cheeks and jawline. A neck lift works below the jaw, tightening the platysma muscle, removing fat above or below it, and trimming loose skin. Many patients need both and have them together. Someone whose face has held up but whose neck has not is the classic candidate for a neck lift alone.

Can Botox, Kybella, or skin tightening devices fix my neck instead?

Each has a narrow lane. Botox can soften early muscle bands for a few months. Kybella and CoolSculpting remove fat under the chin but do nothing for loose skin or muscle, and removing fat under lax skin can make hanging worse. Ultrasound and radiofrequency devices tighten mild laxity modestly. Established bands and hanging skin are structural, and surgery is the only treatment that corrects structure.

What causes the vertical bands in my neck?

The platysma is a thin sheet of muscle just under the skin of the neck. With age its front edges loosen and separate, and those edges show through the skin as two vertical cords. They tend to appear in the fifties and become more visible with animation. A platysmaplasty stitches the edges back together in the midline, which is why no cream or injectable reaches the problem.

How visible are the scars?

The workhorse incision hides in the natural crease under the chin and typically heals to a faint line. When skin needs removing, incisions run behind the ears and into the hairline, in the same well-hidden pattern facelifts use. Neck skin heals well in most patients, and visible scarring is uncommon with a surgeon who closes without tension.

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