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Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty) in Tampa

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 Tampa clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Tampa

$8,000–$16,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Neck Lift surgeons in Tampa

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

VIVIFY in Tampa

VIVIFY

Tampa

5.0 (332) · Google

Financing available

VIVIFY is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 5 stars across 332 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.

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Temmen Plastic Surgery: Traci Temmen, M.D. in Tampa

Temmen Plastic Surgery: Traci Temmen, M.D.

Tampa

4.9 (486) · Google

Financing available

Temmen Plastic Surgery: Traci Temmen, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 486 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.

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Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center in Tampa

Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center

Tampa

4.8 (468) · Google

Financing available

Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.8 stars across 468 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.

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SynergyMD Plastic Surgery in Tampa

SynergyMD Plastic Surgery

Tampa

5.0 (194) · Google

Financing available

SynergyMD Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 5 stars across 194 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.

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Ravive Plastic Surgery & MedSpa in Tampa

Ravive Plastic Surgery & MedSpa

Tampa

5.0 (186) · Google

Financing available

Ravive Plastic Surgery & MedSpa is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 5 stars across 186 Google reviews, performing 23 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 Tampa: the numbers

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

  • Together the 14 with Google reviews hold 5,383 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 14 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Tampa (12), Odessa (1), Wesley Chapel (1).
  • 1 of 14 list Saturday hours on Google.
From their own websites

What Tampa neck lift practices state about themselves

What 13 Tampa 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 13 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1), American Board of Otolaryngology (1), American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (1), American Board of Surgery (1)
  • 5 of 13 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 13 state an accredited surgical facility
  • 3 of 13 mention virtual consultations
  • 2 of 13 mention financing, naming CareCredit (2), Alphaeon Credit (1), Cherry (1)
  • 3 of 13 show before-and-after photos on their site

Techniques named for neck lift: deep plane necklifts.

In their words

VIVIFYA good and complete surgical neck lift procedure should last 10-15 years.
Temmen Plastic Surgery: Traci Temmen, M.D.A neck lift is often performed in combination with a facelift to fully rejuvenate the face and keep the mid and lower face in harmony.
Davis Facial Plastic Surgery: Dean G. Davis, M.D, FACSDr. Davis often combines a neck lift with a full facelift or lower facelift to ensure seamless, natural-looking results between the face and neck.
Castellano Cosmetic Surgery CenterA neck lift by itself will take a few hours to perform, although this time may be extended if the surgery is combined with additional procedures such as a facelift
SynergyMD Plastic SurgeryDepending on your situation, you might have a neck lift by itself, or you can combine it with other procedures.
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VIVIFYA deep plane neck lift is performed under general anesthesia.
Temmen Plastic Surgery: Traci Temmen, M.D.Patients with a poorly defined neck line due to an abundance of subcutaneous fat but do not have excess neck skin or sagging neck muscles may be a candidate for neck liposuction rather than a surgical neck lift
Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Centerthe only way to really tighten up a sagging neck and jaw line is through a neck lift
Formation by Dr. Gopal Grandhige - Tampa Plastic Surgery ClinicA neck lift addresses sagging skin, excess fat, and muscle laxity in the neck and jawline area. At Formation, many patients benefit from a combination approach that includes targeted liposuction to remove stubborn fat deposits, followed by skin tightening using advanced technologies like Renuvion or FaceTite.Neck lift procedures at Formation are performed in fully accredited Quad A certified surgical facilities .
Tampa Surgical ArtsSince a neck lift requires anesthesia, the patient should also be in good physical health and be able to undergo a procedure such as this.whether that involves a traditional neck lift, a limited incision neck lift, or a neck lift with chin liposuction.
PREMIERE Center for Cosmetic Surgery TampaWe can also combine several cosmetic procedures, such as a neck lift or fillers , with a facelift to help men address multiple cosmetic goals during a single appointment.
Tampa Palms Plastic SurgeryDr. Mosiello offers a full neck lift for more significant sagging, and a mini neck lift for patients with mild to moderate laxity who want a shorter recovery with smaller incisions.Once your neck lift is complete, a compression bandage will be applied to the treatment area to minimize swelling and bruising.
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa - Jaime Perez, MDHe uses the most advanced, least invasive, and short scar neck lift techniques available delivering consistent, beautiful, and elegant results.The most common adverse event following a neck lift, which is not even considered a true complication, is slight asymmetry or under correction.
Ravive Plastic Surgery & MedSpaA Neck Lift is a surgical solution that enhances the contours of the neck and jawline by addressing common concerns like loose skin, excess fat, and weakened neck muscles.
FAQ

Neck Lift in Tampa: common questions

How much does Neck Lift cost in Tampa?

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

How often should I get Neck Lift?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Tampa 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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