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Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty) in Sacramento

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 Sacramento clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Sacramento

$8,000–$16,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Neck Lift surgeons in Sacramento

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

The Natural Result / Center for Aesthetic Artistry in Sacramento

The Natural Result / Center for Aesthetic Artistry

Sacramento

4.8 (331) · Google

Financing available

The Natural Result / Center for Aesthetic Artistry is a plastic surgery practice in Sacramento, California, rated 4.8 stars across 331 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Dr. David Kaufman, MD FACS in Sacramento

Dr. David Kaufman, MD FACS

Sacramento

5.0 (145) · Google

Financing available

Dr. David Kaufman, MD FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Sacramento, California, rated 5 stars across 145 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Folsom Plastic Surgery in Sacramento

Folsom Plastic Surgery

Sacramento

4.7 (306) · Google

Folsom Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Sacramento, California, rated 4.7 stars across 306 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Drew Davis, MD – Plastic Surgery in Sacramento

Dr. Drew Davis, MD – Plastic Surgery

Sacramento

5.0 (93) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Drew Davis, MD – Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Sacramento, California, rated 5 stars across 93 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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Dr. J. Rudy Coscia in Sacramento

Dr. J. Rudy Coscia

Sacramento

4.8 (122) · Google

Financing available

Dr. J. Rudy Coscia is a plastic surgery practice in Sacramento, California, rated 4.8 stars across 122 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Scott D. Green in Sacramento

Dr. Scott D. Green

Sacramento

4.9 (56) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Scott D. Green is a plastic surgery practice in Sacramento, California, rated 4.9 stars across 56 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.

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Wayne I. Yamahata, MD in Sacramento

Wayne I. Yamahata, MD

Sacramento

4.7 (94) · Google

Financing available

Wayne I. Yamahata, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Sacramento, California, rated 4.7 stars across 94 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery in Sacramento

Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery

Sacramento

4.8 (52) · Google

Financing available

Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Sacramento, California, rated 4.8 stars across 52 Google reviews, performing 24 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 Sacramento: the numbers

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

  • Together the 13 with Google reviews hold 1,487 reviews at an average rating of 4.7; 4 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Sacramento (6), Folsom (4), Granite Bay (3).
From their own websites

What Sacramento neck lift practices state about themselves

What 11 Sacramento 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 11 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Surgery (2), American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1)
  • 4 of 11 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 11 state an accredited surgical facility
  • 1 of 11 mention virtual consultations
  • 3 of 11 mention financing
  • Languages practices say they speak: Spanish (1), Russian (1)
  • 3 of 11 show before-and-after photos on their site

Techniques named for neck lift: Deep Plane Neck Lift, MyEllevate®.

In their words

The Natural Result / Center for Aesthetic ArtistryAt The Natural Result / Center for Aesthetic Artistry, we’ve been helping men and women in Sacramento, Folsom and beyond turn back the clock by addressing advanced signs of aging. Our board-certified plastic surgeons have performed over 1,000 facelift and neck lift procedures combined since opening the practice.
Folsom Plastic SurgeryNeck lift surgery is combined with a facelift when significant jowls or vertical banding on the neck is present.
Dr. J. Rudy CosciaNeck lift surgery is performed under anesthesia in a fully accredited surgical facility.
Wayne I. Yamahata, MDMany of Dr. Yamahata’s Granite Bay and Sacramento patients combine facelift surgery with other procedures like a neck lift, eyelid lift , or a brow lift for a more comprehensive improvement with a single recovery period.
Granite Bay Cosmetic SurgeryAll neck lift procedures are performed in our fully accredited on-site surgical center, with board-certified anesthesiologists present throughout. The procedure typically takes two to three hours and is performed on an outpatient basis. You’ll head home the same day.
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SVIA Plastic Surgery Sacramento - Home of Liu Plastic SurgerySVIA Plastic Surgery now offers MyEllevate®, a minimally invasive neck lift alternative for a youthful, defined jawline with minimal downtime.
Chrysalis Cosmetics - Charles Perry, MD, FACSNeck lift surgery is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia, or local anesthesia combined with a sedative.Neck lift surgery is often combined with a facelift , eyelid surgery , the placement of a chin implant, or liposuction at our practice
Jeffrey Sweat, M.D.The neck lift is an outpatient surgical procedure performed under intravenous sedation with local anesthetic (general anesthesia is available as well).If you feel that your neck appears too full, have a “turkey waddle,” a double chin, or have lost the definition of your jawline, a neck lift could be a beneficial solution.
Dr. Scott D. GreenPatients should be able to start seeing the results of their necklift within a week following surgery.The neck lift takes about 2 to 3 hours for Dr. Scott Green to perform.
Facial Cosmetic Surgery Associates: Thomas Kaniff MD FACSDr. Kaniff specializes in the Deep Plane Neck Lift. While a traditional lift targets the skin, the deep plane technique contours the area beneath the muscle and then repositions the muscle layer.Neck lift surgery rejuvenation focuses on addressing sagging skin, muscle laxity, and unwanted fat deposits.
FAQ

Neck Lift in Sacramento: common questions

How much does Neck Lift cost in Sacramento?

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

How often should I get Neck Lift?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Sacramento 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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