Neck Lift Surgery for Newport Beach Patients

Is a Neck Lift Worth It If I've Already Tried Kybella or CoolSculpting on My Chin?

If you've tried Kybella or CoolSculpting for your double chin and the result was underwhelming, you're not alone. I see this in Newport Beach patients regularly. Those treatments can reduce fat under the chin, but they don't address loose skin or the platysma muscle bands that cause the "turkey neck" look. If your problem is primarily fat and you're under 40 with tight skin, those non-surgical options might work. But if you're seeing cords, banding, jowling, or skin that drapes loosely below your jawline, a surgical neck lift is the definitive solution. Kybella can actually make things worse in patients with loose skin because removing the fat leaves the skin even looser. I've seen it happen.

What I Do During a Neck Lift

I tighten the platysma muscle by suturing the left and right sides together in the midline, creating a smooth, taut foundation. Then I remove excess fat if needed, either with liposuction or direct excision. Finally, I redrape the skin and trim the excess. A Neck Lift surgery means doing all of the above steps. The incisions go behind the ears and sometimes under the chin in a small crease that heals nearly invisibly. The result is a clean jawline and a smooth, defined neck. I often combine the neck lift with a lower facelift to address jowling at the same time, since the two areas are connected and treating them together gives a more balanced result.

Recovery and Results

You'll wear a chin strap for about a week. Swelling and bruising last one to two weeks. Most Newport Beach patients take ten days to two weeks off social commitments. The jawline definition continues to improve for three to six months as swelling fully resolves. Results last seven to ten years on average. Sun protection and good skin care help extend longevity.

Minutes From Newport Beach

We're at 3140 Red Hill Ave in Costa Mesa, a five to eight minute drive from most Newport Beach neighborhoods. Call (714) 544-8678 to schedule a consultation. I'll evaluate your neck, jawline, and overall facial proportions and recommend the right approach. Not everyone needs a full neck lift. Sometimes chin lipo alone is enough, and I'll tell you that if it's true.