Samuel Lin, MD, FACS
Boston
Samuel Lin, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Boston, Massachusetts, rated 5 stars across 401 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
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Cosmetic Surgery · Boston, Massachusetts
Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty) in Boston
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 Boston clinics below and request a free consultation.
Typical cost in Boston
$8,000–$16,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Boston, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
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Neck Lift surgeons in Boston
Plastic surgeons in Boston who list neck lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
Joseph A Russo MD
Boston
Financing available
Joseph A Russo MD is a plastic surgery practice in Boston, Massachusetts, rated 4.9 stars across 435 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.
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Clareo Plastic Surgery
Boston
Financing available
Clareo Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Boston, Massachusetts, rated 5 stars across 200 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Boston Center for Plastic Surgery-Chestnut Hill
Boston
Financing available
Boston Center for Plastic Surgery-Chestnut Hill is a plastic surgery practice in Boston, Massachusetts, rated 4.9 stars across 220 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Vickram Tandon | Tandon Plastic Surgery
Boston
Dr. Vickram Tandon | Tandon Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Boston, Massachusetts, rated 5 stars across 116 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.
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North Shore Plastic Surgery & Med Spa
Boston
North Shore Plastic Surgery & Med Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Boston, Massachusetts, rated 4.8 stars across 209 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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The Boston Center for Facial Plastics: Waleed H Ezzat, MD
Boston
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The Boston Center for Facial Plastics: Waleed H Ezzat, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Boston, Massachusetts, rated 4.8 stars across 168 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Sanan MD Facial Plastic Surgery
Boston
Dr. Sanan MD Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Boston, Massachusetts, rated 5 stars across 96 Google reviews, performing 9 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
At a glance
Neck Lift in Boston: the numbers
21 plastic surgery practices in the Boston area list neck lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
- Together the 21 with Google reviews hold 2,914 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 11 have 100 or more.
- Where they are: Boston (8), Cambridge (3), Chestnut Hill (3), Quincy (2), Brookline (1) and 4 other areas.
- 1 of 21 list Saturday hours on Google.
From their own websites
What Boston neck lift practices state about themselves
What 18 Boston 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 18 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Other boards named: American Board of Otolaryngology (3), American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (3)
- 5 of 18 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- 3 of 18 state an accredited surgical facility
- 1 of 18 mention virtual consultations
- 1 of 18 mention financing, naming CareCredit (1)
- Languages practices say they speak: Arabic (1), Greek (1), Armenian (1)
- 4 of 18 show before-and-after photos on their site
Techniques named for neck lift: deep plane neck lift, Deep Plane Neck Lift.
In their words
Samuel Lin, MD, FACS
Dr. Lin utilizes two methods for his neck lift procedures, depending on the degree of change you want to see in your neck and chin area. These can be added to any facelift procedure , making for a single recovery.
Joseph A Russo MD
Boston neck lift expert, Dr. Russo typically performs this procedure in a hospital setting, and patients are put under general anesthesia. Incisions are planned to result in the least amount of visible scarring possible and are typically made behind the ears and underneath the chin.
The Boston Center for Facial Plastics: Waleed H Ezzat, MD
A neck lift can address a double chin by removing excess fat and tightening skin, especially when combined with liposuction.
JL Plastic Surgery
The results of a combined rhytidectomy and neck lift can last for 10-15 years
Dr. Mark Markarian
Surgeons may also use a short scar neck lift or mini or micro neck lift for those with more moderate signs of aging, where smaller incisions are made under the chin or near the temples to change the neck structure below the skin.
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Samuel Lin, MD, FACS
As you would expect, more extensive tightening and skin removal cannot be accomplished with the limited neck lift.
Joseph A Russo MD
The duration of the procedure varies based on complexity, with standalone neck lifts typically taking two to three hours
JL Plastic Surgery
Ideal candidates for a combined face and neck lift are those experiencing visible aging around the jawline and neck areas.
Dr. Mark Markarian
A deep neck lift addresses muscles deeper than the first couple of layers, so it can result in a more naturally youthful result.
Taylor & Sullivan Plastic Surgery
In our practice we typically combine facelift and neck lift , as the structures are all connected.
Dr. Ashley Nadia Boustany
If you feel self-conscious or unhappy about the creases and wrinkles on your neck, excess skin hanging off your chin (turkey neck), excess fat tissues under the chin (double chin), and other such problems, you’re the ideal candidate for a neck lift.
Clareo Plastic Surgery
Your neck is divided into separate layers, including the superficial plane, intermediate plane, and deep plane. Our surgeons will make a recommendation regarding the type of neck lift you need based on where you display signs of aging.
Boston Center for Plastic Surgery-Chestnut Hill
The deep plane neck lift goes a step further - it addresses the underlying muscles and connective tissues, not just the surface skin.
By targeting the structurally stronger deep tissues, the deep plane neck lift ensures that the results are more stable and enduring compared to traditional neck lifts.
Dr. Sanan MD Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Sanan, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon based in Boston and Chestnut Hill, utilizes the Deep Plane Neck Lift method to carefully support and reposition multiple tissue layers, including muscle and fat.
A Deep Plane Neck Lift is a surgical procedure designed to address these challenges by improving the underlying structure of the neck.
DeRosa Center Plastic Surgery and Med Spa
A neck lift, also known as lower rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that aims to smooth, tighten, and refine the appearance of your neck and jawline.
During your neck lift, Dr. DeRosa begins by making small, well-hidden incisions behind your ears and, when needed, beneath your chin.
Boston Plastic Surgery
We performs neck lift surgery in our AAASF accredited private surgery suite, which meets stringent standards for safety, staff qualification, and emergency preparedness.
Most patients are in their forties to sixties, but neck lifts can be done successfully on people in their seventies or eighties as well.
FAQ
Neck Lift in Boston: common questions
How much does Neck Lift cost in Boston?
Neck Lift generally runs $8,000–$16,000 per procedure, and each Boston 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 Boston clinics for a personalized quote.
How often should I get Neck Lift?
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Boston 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.
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