Cosmetic Surgery · Austin, Texas

Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty) in Austin

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 Austin clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Austin

$8,000–$16,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Neck Lift surgeons in Austin

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

Marcelo Antunes, MD, FACS - Face Austin

Austin

5.0 (595) · Google

Financing available

Marcelo Antunes, MD, FACS - Face Austin is a plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas, rated 5 stars across 595 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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Buckingham Center For Facial Plastic Surgery

Austin

4.9 (499) · Google

Buckingham Center For Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 499 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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Austin Plastic Surgery Institute and Skincare Clinic

Austin

4.9 (339) · Google

Financing available

Austin Plastic Surgery Institute and Skincare Clinic is a plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 339 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.

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PLASTIC SURGERY OF AUSTIN

Austin

5.0 (230) · Google

PLASTIC SURGERY OF AUSTIN is a plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas, rated 5 stars across 230 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Austin Plastic Surgeon

Austin

4.8 (530) · Google

Financing available

Austin Plastic Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas, rated 4.8 stars across 530 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.

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Facial Plastic Surgery of Austin

Austin

4.9 (302) · Google

Financing available

Facial Plastic Surgery of Austin is a plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 302 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.

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Synergy Plastic Surgery

Austin

4.9 (250) · Google

Financing available

Synergy Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 250 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Aspira Plastic Surgery & Med Spa: Dr. Venkata Erella

Austin

4.9 (239) · Google

Financing available

Aspira Plastic Surgery & Med Spa: Dr. Venkata Erella is a plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 239 Google reviews, performing 18 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 Austin: the numbers

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

Together the 28 with Google reviews hold 5,627 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 23 have 100 or more.
Where they are: Austin (27), Lakeway (1).

From their own websites

What Austin neck lift practices state about themselves

What 25 Austin 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.

6 of 25 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Other boards named: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (3), American Board of Otolaryngology (3), American Board of Surgery (1)
4 of 25 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
2 of 25 mention virtual consultations
1 of 25 mention financing
7 of 25 show before-and-after photos on their site

Techniques named for neck lift: Platysmaplasty, Micro Neck Lift, Deep Structural Neck Lift, direct neck lift.

In their words

Marcelo Antunes, MD, FACS - Face AustinWhile a facelift can create a more youthful facial look, many people will achieve the best results with a neck lift or a combination of a facelift & neck lift.

Austin Plastic Surgery Institute and Skincare ClinicA neck lift is considered an outpatient procedure, performed under general anesthesia at our accredited surgical facility.

Austin Plastic SurgeonYou may be a suitable candidate for a Nefertiti neck lift if you have started noticing early signs of visible aging around your jawline and neck, but are uninterested in undergoing surgical intervention.

Facial Plastic Surgery of AustinA deep structural neck lift is a debulking procedure that requires incisions concealed in the natural crease under the chin.

Synergy Plastic SurgeryMost neck lift patients are ready to return to work and other daily activities within 10 to 14 days, although working out and other strenuous activities should be postponed for at least 4 weeks.

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Marcelo Antunes, MD, FACS - Face AustinAfter your neck lift surgery, which may require several hours, you are free to return home.

Austin Plastic Surgery Institute and Skincare ClinicThe Micro Neck Lift is best suited for individuals who:

Austin Plastic SurgeonThe results of your Nefertiti neck lift will begin to develop over the following days and weeks.

Facial Plastic Surgery of AustinA deep structural neck lift is fundamentally different from more superficial approaches since it addresses the underlying anatomy of the neck rather than focusing on the skin alone.

Synergy Plastic SurgeryYou will likely return home the day of your neck lift surgery, unless it is combined with other procedures and you choose an overnight stay.

Andrew P. Trussler, MDNeck Lift is surgical procedure which tightens skin, removes fat, and repairs muscle through a small incision under the chin and incisions on either side of the face hidden around the ear.Direct Neck Lift is commonly an in-office procedure offered to men who have significant sagging neck skin in the central neck.

Dr. Marie SomogyiA neck lift is an outpatient procedure, so you can return home the same day as your surgery.Generally, neck lift recovery takes about three months to heal fully. However, after about three weeks, many patients feel well enough to return to work and normal activities.

Wellspring Plastic SurgeryMany patients choose to combine a neck lift with a facelift to enhance overall results and avoid a second recovery period.Because it works through small access points rather than open surgery, the Silhouette procedure typically involves less downtime than a traditional neck lift, while still delivering natural-looking definition.

Westlake Plastic SurgeryNeck lift with liposuction is performed by making a tiny incision under the chin using only local anesthesia since discomfort is minimal.A traditional neck lift involves incisions, skin removal, and muscle manipulation, which is effective for those with very significant skin sagging, but it is invasive and requires notable downtime.

Malena M. Amato, M.D.A neck lift is an outpatient procedure, so you can return home the same day as your surgery.Generally, neck lift recovery takes about three months to heal fully. However, after about three weeks, many patients feel well enough to return to work and normal activities.

Restora Austin Plastic Surgery CentreDr. Reid uses a direct neck lift technique that has grown in popularity in his practice over the past few years.Although the direct neck lift does leave a scar under the chin and at the top of the neck, the Z-patterned closure allows the incision to heal very well and even stay nicely camouflaged within the creases of the hair-bearing portion of the neck skin.

Buckingham Center For Facial Plastic SurgeryNeck lift surgery is a valuable tool for healthy patients of all ages to achieve a younger and refined appearance.These deposits can be addressed with liposuction or lipectomy (fat excision) and a tightening of the underlying muscles called platysmaplasty.

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FAQ

Neck Lift in Austin: common questions

How much does Neck Lift cost in Austin?

Neck Lift generally runs $8,000–$16,000 per procedure, and each Austin 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 Austin clinics for a personalized quote.

How often should I get Neck Lift?

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

Can I wear makeup after Neck Lift?

Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.

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.