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Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty) in Seattle

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 Seattle clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Seattle

$8,000–$16,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Neck Lift surgeons in Seattle

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

Northwest Face & Body in Seattle

Northwest Face & Body

Seattle

4.8 (549) · Google

Financing available

Northwest Face & Body is a plastic surgery practice in Seattle, Washington, rated 4.8 stars across 549 Google reviews, performing 27 tracked procedures.

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Seattle Plastic Surgery in Seattle

Seattle Plastic Surgery

Seattle

4.8 (293) · Google

Financing available

Seattle Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Seattle, Washington, rated 4.8 stars across 293 Google reviews, performing 30 tracked procedures.

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Larrabee Center For Plastic Surgery in Seattle

Larrabee Center For Plastic Surgery

Seattle

4.8 (221) · Google

Financing available

Larrabee Center For Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Seattle, Washington, rated 4.8 stars across 221 Google reviews, performing 10 tracked procedures.

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Alexander Gougoutas, MD in Seattle

Alexander Gougoutas, MD

Seattle

5.0 (87) · Google

Alexander Gougoutas, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Seattle, Washington, rated 5 stars across 87 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.

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Sound Plastic Surgery in Seattle

Sound Plastic Surgery

Seattle

4.7 (105) · Google

Financing available

Sound Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Seattle, Washington, rated 4.7 stars across 105 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Joseph Shvidler, MD in Seattle

Joseph Shvidler, MD

Seattle

4.8 (56) · Google

Financing available

Joseph Shvidler, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Seattle, Washington, rated 4.8 stars across 56 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
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At a glance

Neck Lift in Seattle: the numbers

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

  • Together the 15 with Google reviews hold 2,785 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 5 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Seattle (12), Kirkland (1), Mercer Island (1), Mountlake Terrace (1).
  • 4 of 15 list Saturday hours on Google.
From their own websites

What Seattle neck lift practices state about themselves

What 12 Seattle 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 12 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2), American Board of Otolaryngology (2), American Board of Surgery (1)
  • 3 of 12 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 12 state an accredited surgical facility
  • 1 of 12 mention virtual consultations
  • 3 of 12 state a free consultation
  • 1 of 12 mention financing
  • Languages practices say they speak: Spanish (1), Russian (1), Ukrainian (1)
  • 7 of 12 show before-and-after photos on their site

In their words

Allure Esthetic - Dr. Javad Sajan - Best Plastic Surgeon in Seattleideal candidates for a neck lift with Dr. Sajan are between 40 and 80 years of age
Northwest Face & BodyMedications will be administered to you for your comfort, during your neck lift procedure. Most patients choose between general anesthesia and intravenous sedation.
Sound Plastic SurgeryIt is very common to combine the neck lift procedure with a facelift, fat grafting to the face, browlift, and/or eyelid lifts.
Scott Sattler MD FACSIt is very common to combine the neck lift procedure with a facelift, fat grafting to the face, browlift, and/or eyelid lifts.
Said Plastic SurgeryYou may be a neck lift candidate if you are bothered by concerns such as vertical bands, rings of Venus, a turkey neck, prominent jowls, or a double chin.
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Northwest Face & BodyA neck lift is an excellent option for those seeking a firmer jawline and smoother neck contour due to aging, weight changes, or genetics.
Said Plastic SurgeryThere is a neck lift technique for every aesthetic issue. Dr. Said may blend different techniques to ensure an optimal result.
Seattle Plastic SurgeryDepending on the scope of your neck lift in Tacoma, the surgery may treat the lower jaw area in addition to the neck.A deep neck lift, lower neck lift, face neck lift, and neck liposuction all could factor in to your neck lift procedure.
Larrabee Center For Plastic SurgeryThis neck lift surgery Seattle procedure lifts and smoothes sagging skin, removes excess fat, and tightens the platysma muscle, eliminating issues like a double chin, horizontal banding, wrinkling, and “turkey neck” to give your entire neck and jawline a more youthful appearance.A neck lift can be combined with other cosmetic procedures, like a facelift or liposuction, for more comprehensive results.
The Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery CenterIt is however, important to note that the neck lift alone will not tighten any lax facial or neck skin. It is simply a sculpting of the neck by removal of fat and tightening of muscles.
Joseph Shvidler, MDThe neck lift is a good alternative for someone who does not need or desire a full face lift procedure.
FAQ

Neck Lift in Seattle: common questions

How much does Neck Lift cost in Seattle?

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

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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