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Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty) in Portland

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 Portland clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Portland

$8,000–$16,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Neck Lift surgeons in Portland

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

The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery in Portland

The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery

Portland

4.8 (1,063) · Google

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The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.8 stars across 1,063 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Réviance® Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center in Portland

Réviance® Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center

Portland

4.9 (314) · Google

Financing available

Réviance® Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.9 stars across 314 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.

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Après Plastic Surgery in Portland

Après Plastic Surgery

Portland

4.9 (288) · Google

Financing available

Après Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.9 stars across 288 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.

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Portland Face Doctor | Peter Vila, MD in Portland

Portland Face Doctor | Peter Vila, MD

Portland

4.9 (155) · Google

Portland Face Doctor | Peter Vila, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.9 stars across 155 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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John S. Lee, MD in Portland

John S. Lee, MD

Portland

4.9 (134) · Google

Financing available

John S. Lee, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.9 stars across 134 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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Burgess Plastic Surgery and MedSpa in Portland

Burgess Plastic Surgery and MedSpa

Portland

4.8 (166) · Google

Financing available

Burgess Plastic Surgery and MedSpa is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.8 stars across 166 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.

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Hetal Fichadia, MD, FACS in Portland

Hetal Fichadia, MD, FACS

Portland

4.8 (142) · Google

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Hetal Fichadia, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.8 stars across 142 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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drmichaelkim Facial Plastic Surgery in Portland

drmichaelkim Facial Plastic Surgery

Portland

4.9 (96) · Google

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drmichaelkim Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.9 stars across 96 Google reviews, performing 13 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 Portland: the numbers

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

  • Together the 11 with Google reviews hold 2,602 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 8 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Portland (7), Beaverton (1), Clackamas (1), Lake Oswego (1), Tigard (1).
From their own websites

What Portland neck lift practices state about themselves

What 11 Portland 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.

  • 3 of 11 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Otolaryngology (2), American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1), American Board of Surgery (1)
  • 2 of 11 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 11 state an accredited surgical facility
  • 1 of 11 state a free consultation
  • Languages practices say they speak: Spanish (1)
  • 1 of 11 show before-and-after photos on their site

Techniques named for neck lift: Mini facelift (extended deep necklift), platysmaplasty.

In their words

The Waldorf Center for Plastic SurgeryCombining facelift surgery with a neck lift offers comprehensive rejuvenation of the cheeks, jawline, and neck. This approach treats deeper tissues and muscles while improving lower-face definition.
Portland Face Doctor | Peter Vila, MDWith neck lift surgery, the incisions are concealed underneath the chin and/or behind the ears
Hetal Fichadia, MD, FACSIn some cases, chin liposuction may be combined with other facial procedures such as a neck lift or facelift to address loose skin or muscle laxity for more comprehensive rejuvenation.
Portland Plastic Surgery GroupIf you’re an adult experiencing loose, sagging skin around the neck, you could be a good candidate for a neck lift.
John S. Lee, MDNecklift surgery can result in a more defined jawline and a smooth neck erasing neckbands.
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Portland Face Doctor | Peter Vila, MDA neck lift is an outpatient procedure, performed under anesthesia for your comfort
Portland Plastic Surgery GroupAt Portland Plastic Surgery Group, our cosmetic surgeons perform neck lift procedures at our outpatient surgery center. Once you’ve been administered general anesthesia, your surgeon will make small incisions in hidden areas behind or beneath the ears.
John S. Lee, MDNecklift surgery does not change skin texture and every wrinkle cannot be erased.
Burgess Plastic Surgery and MedSpaPatients who struggle with sagging skin in the neck can turn to Dr. Elisa Burgess in her Lake Oswego, OR practice to undergo a neck lift to correct the issue.A neck lift can be effectively combined with other procedures such as facelifts, brow lifts, and eyelid surgeries to achieve comprehensive facial rejuvenation transformation.
drmichaelkim Facial Plastic SurgeryA mini facelift (also known as an extended deep necklift) addresses facial aging predominantly along the jawlineDr. Kim's neck lift in Portland, Oregon consists of a group of customized surgical techniques that are used to improve the appearance of your jawline and neck by eliminating or removing signs of aging
Gilson Plastic Surgerya precision neck lift (platysmaplasty) in Portland elevates and tightens underlying muscle, removes excess tissue, and refines the jawlineA modern neck lift tightens the platysma, removes submental fat through precise liposuction, and excises excess skin
Bohley Plastic Surgery CenterA neck lift (also known as a lower rhytidectomy or neck rejuvenation) is a surgical procedure and facial plastic surgery treatment that improves the appearance of the neck and jawline. It can address excess fat (double chin), neck skin laxity issues, jowls, a “turkey neck,” and muscle bandingHow long your neck lift takes will depend on the results you’re looking for, but generally, it can take anywhere from 2-4 hours.
Réviance® Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Centerdouble board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. James Chan offers standalone neck lift surgery for men and women in the Portland area.
FAQ

Neck Lift in Portland: common questions

How much does Neck Lift cost in Portland?

Neck Lift generally runs $8,000–$16,000 per procedure, and each Portland 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 Portland 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. Portland providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

How often should I get Neck Lift?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Portland 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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