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 Irvine clinics below and request a free consultation.
$8,000–$16,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Irvine, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Irvine who list neck lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Wave Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Laser Center Costa Mesa is a plastic surgery practice in Irvine, California, rated 4.9 stars across 277 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Dr Kalantarian (Dr K) Plastic Surgery Orange County is a plastic surgery practice in Irvine, California, rated 4.9 stars across 132 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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SoCal Aesthetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Irvine, California, rated 5 stars across 84 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.
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Cruise Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Irvine, California, rated 4.7 stars across 163 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Michael Jazayeri - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Irvine, California, rated 4.8 stars across 85 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Paige Benyamein Orange County Plastic Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in Irvine, California, rated 5 stars across 46 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.
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Andrew Smith, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Irvine, California, rated 4.8 stars across 70 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.
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Maxillo-Facial Surgery Institute, Irvine is a plastic surgery practice in Irvine, California, rated 4.9 stars across 55 Google reviews, performing 9 tracked procedures.
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.
One procedure, results typically hold 10 years or more
10 to 14 days before looking presentable, a chin strap garment for the first week or two
People bothered by vertical neck bands, loose or hanging neck skin, or a blunted jawline angle, whose midface has aged less than their neck
12 plastic surgery practices in the Irvine area list neck lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 10 Irvine 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.
Techniques named for neck lift: Deep Plane Neck Lift.
When performing a facelift for Los Angeles and Orange County Patients, Dr. K Plastic Surgery often combines a Neck Lift procedure to achieve more complete facial rejuvenation results.
Some neck lifts can be performed under local anesthesia if minimal correction is needed.
a facelift may be combined with procedures like a neck lift or fat grafting to achieve balanced, long-lasting results.
Neck lift surgery is performed in our AAAHC-accredited Irvine facility under general anesthesia or IV sedation.
Platysmaplasty, commonly referred to as neck lift surgery , is often performed alongside neck liposuction or a lower facelift to correct visible signs of aging in the neck and jawline.
A Neck Lift procedure can tighten the underlying muscle and skin of the neck and eliminate fatty deposits to restore a more youthful appearance to this area.
It is not uncommon for a neck lift to be combined with chin augmentation , liposuction of the chin/neck , or a facelift
Recovery after a neck lift is typically straightforward. Patients may experience swelling, tightness, or bruising during the first week, with improvements becoming visible quickly. Most return to work or social activities within 10–14 days
Commonly performed along with a facelift , a neck lift can create a beautifully defined jaw line and smooth, taut skin
Neck Lift generally runs $8,000–$16,000 per procedure, and each Irvine 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 Irvine clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Irvine providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Irvine providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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