Neck Lift

Procedure Overview

What Is a Neck Lift?

A neck lift (cervicoplasty and/or platysmaplasty) surgically addresses excess skin, submental fat, and platysmal banding that develop with age or significant weight loss, creating a sharper jawline and smoother neck profile. Dr. Matwa tailors each procedure to the patient's specific anatomy, whether removing redundant skin, tightening the underlying platysma muscle, or combining both techniques for maximum definition.

The results are a more youthful, elegant neck-to-jaw transition that looks natural rather than pulled. Dr. Matwa uses discreetly placed incisions behind the ears and under the chin that heal inconspicuously, ensuring minimal visible scarring while allowing full access to the structures that require correction.

Patients with significant submental fat accumulation may benefit from combining a neck lift with liposuction of the submental area to create a more refined, contoured result. The procedure is often performed alongside a facelift for comprehensive facial rejuvenation, addressing both facial and neck laxity in a single surgical session.

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Neck Lift procedure - Truffel Healthcare Kilimani

Why Patients Choose This Procedure

Key Benefits

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Sharper Jawline

Tightening the platysma and removing redundant skin restores the sharp angle between the jaw and neck that softens with age, creating a visibly more defined profile.

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Smoother Neck Profile

Excess skin and submental fat are removed or repositioned, eliminating the loose, crepey texture that makes the neck look older than the rest of the face.

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Addresses Banding

Visible platysmal bands, the vertical cords that appear on the front of the neck with age, are directly treated through muscle tightening to restore a smooth, youthful contour.

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Long-Lasting

A neck lift provides durable results that can last a decade or more. While natural ageing continues gradually, the improvement achieved is long-lasting and significant.

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Natural Results

Dr. Matwa's technique prioritises a natural, rested appearance rather than an operated look, with results that harmonise with the patient's overall facial anatomy.

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Minimal Scarring

Incisions are placed in natural creases behind the ears and within the hairline, healing discreetly and becoming virtually invisible at maturity.

How It Works

The Surgical Process

Consultation & Design

Dr. Matwa performs a thorough assessment of the neck, jaw, and facial anatomy to plan the most appropriate technique. Patient goals, skin quality, and the degree of platysmal banding and skin laxity all inform the surgical approach.

Incision Placement

Incisions are made in natural skin creases behind the ears and, where required, in the submental crease beneath the chin. These positions provide optimal access while concealing the resulting scars within natural anatomy.

Skin & Muscle Work

Excess skin is carefully elevated and trimmed. The platysma muscle is tightened and sutured to address banding. Submental fat may be removed via direct excision or liposuction to refine the jawline contour.

Closure & Dressing

The skin is redraped and closed with fine sutures. A light compression dressing is applied to support healing and minimise swelling during the initial recovery period.

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Dr. Matwa Christopher

Founder & Lead Plastic Surgeon · KMPDC Licensed

What to Expect

Recovery Timeline

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Rest & Compression

Head of bed elevated to reduce swelling. Compression dressing in place. Bruising and tightness are normal. Sutures are checked at the first follow-up visit with Dr. Matwa.

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Swelling Reduction

Visible swelling and bruising reduce significantly. Most patients feel comfortable returning to non-strenuous daily activities. Compression garment continues to support healing tissue.

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Back to Normal

Return to most normal activities including desk work and social engagements. The neck contour is already noticeably improved, though some residual swelling may persist.

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Final Result

Swelling has fully resolved and the final contour is visible. Scars continue to mature and fade over the following months. The refined jawline and smooth neck profile are now fully apparent.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Good candidates are adults who have excess neck skin, visible platysmal bands, or submental fat that does not respond to diet and exercise. Ideal candidates are in good general health, do not smoke, and have realistic expectations. A detailed consultation with Dr. Matwa is the best way to determine whether a neck lift, liposuction alone, or a combination approach is right for you.

Yes, and this is a very common combination. The face and neck age together, and addressing both in a single procedure produces the most harmonious and comprehensive rejuvenation. Dr. Matwa frequently performs combined face and neck lifts for patients who have significant laxity in both areas, delivering a complete transformation in one surgical session.

Incisions are placed in the natural creases behind each ear and, where necessary, in the submental crease beneath the chin. These heal well and are easily concealed. By three to six months post-operatively, scars are typically faint and well-hidden within natural anatomy. Dr. Matwa's technique prioritises scar placement and closure to achieve the most discreet results possible.

Results are long-lasting, typically ten years or more depending on the patient's skin quality and rate of ongoing ageing. Natural ageing continues after surgery, but the improvement achieved is permanent. Patients who maintain a stable weight and protect their skin from sun damage tend to enjoy the longest-lasting results.