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Cosmetic Surgery · Ottawa, Ontario

Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty) in Ottawa

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 Ottawa clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Ottawa

CA$10,900–CA$21,750

per procedure · CAD

A general range for Ottawa, converted to CAD and rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

Surgeon directory

Neck Lift surgeons in Ottawa

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

New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery in Ottawa

New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery

Ottawa

4.9 (203) · Google

Financing available

New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Ottawa, Ontario, rated 4.9 stars across 203 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.

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Ottawa Plastic Surgery in Ottawa

Ottawa Plastic Surgery

Ottawa

4.8 (273) · Google

Financing available

Ottawa Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Ottawa, Ontario, rated 4.8 stars across 273 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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AestheteMD in Ottawa

AestheteMD

Ottawa

4.6 (117) · Google

Financing available

AestheteMD is a plastic surgery practice in Ottawa, Ontario, rated 4.6 stars across 117 Google reviews, performing 11 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Photis Loizides in Ottawa

Dr. Photis Loizides

Ottawa

5.0 (37) · Google

Dr. Photis Loizides is a plastic surgery practice in Ottawa, Ontario, rated 5 stars across 37 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.

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Kanata Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in Ottawa

Kanata Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

Ottawa

4.6 (87) · Google

Financing available

Kanata Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Ottawa, Ontario, rated 4.6 stars across 87 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Sean Smith Plastic Surgery in Ottawa

Dr. Sean Smith Plastic Surgery

Ottawa

4.7 (38) · Google

Dr. Sean Smith Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Ottawa, Ontario, rated 4.7 stars across 38 Google reviews, performing 21 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 Ottawa: the numbers

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

  • Together the 6 with Google reviews hold 755 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 3 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: ON K1S 1C7 (1), ON K1V 7Y6 (1), ON K1Y 2X2 (1), ON K2H 1B3 (1), ON K2H 8K7 (1) and 1 other area.
From their own websites

What Ottawa neck lift practices state about themselves

What 6 Ottawa 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.

  • 4 of 6 state they are Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
  • 1 of 6 mention financing
  • 4 of 6 show before-and-after photos on their site

In their words

Ottawa Plastic SurgeryA combined Facelift & Neck Lift procedure is performed to create a facial appearance that is smooth, soft, and defined.
Dr. Photis LoizidesA facelift can also be combined with other procedures, such as a neck lift , brow lift , or eyelid lift for a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
Dr. Sean Smith Plastic SurgerySagging jowls, loose neck skin and fat accumulation under the chin may be corrected with a neck lift.
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Ottawa Plastic SurgeryOften performed with face and neck lift surgery, a lip lift can also be performed alone to improve the balance of the upper lip.
Dr. Photis LoizidesFor a more comprehensive rejuvenation, you can combine a neck lift with other surgeries, such as a facelift , brow lift , or eyelid lift .
Dr. Sean Smith Plastic SurgeryThe neck lift incision often begins in front of the ear lobe and wraps around behind the ear ending in the lower scalp.
FAQ

Neck Lift in Ottawa: common questions

How much does Neck Lift cost in Ottawa?

Neck Lift generally runs CAD$10,880–CAD$21,760 per procedure, and each Ottawa 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 Canadian dollars (CAD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Ottawa clinics for a personalized quote.

When will I see results from Neck Lift?

Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Ottawa providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

How often should I get Neck Lift?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Ottawa 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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