Neck Lift

In Fort Worth, TX

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Neck Lift at New Leaf

Changes beneath the chin and along the neck may involve skin, fat, and muscle. A neck lift consultation explores which structures contribute to your concerns and whether adjacent areas should be addressed.

A neck lift addresses selected concerns involving loose neck skin, underlying tissues, and contour. It may be considered alone or with a facelift. Skin quality, muscle changes, and fat distribution help determine what surgery can realistically change.

Overview / Neck Lift

What Is a Neck Lift?

A neck lift is a surgical procedure that addresses common aging changes in the neck and lower face. It may improve loose skin, excess fat, vertical muscle bands, and reduced definition between the chin, neck, and jawline.

Some patients are mainly bothered by skin laxity. Others are more concerned about fullness under the chin, visible bands, or a jawline that no longer looks as clean or defined. Because every patient presents differently, there is no single neck lift technique that fits everyone.

Dr. Candis Lovelace tailors each procedure to the patient’s specific concerns. This may involve tightening deeper neck structures, refining excess fat, improving muscle banding, and removing extra skin when appropriate.

Dr. Lovelace can evaluate your neck anatomy and help determine whether a neck lift is the right option for your goals.

Candidates / Neck Lift

Am I a Good Candidate for a Neck Lift?

A neck lift may be a good option for patients who are bothered by loose skin, excess fat, visible muscle banding, or poor definition in the neck and jawline. Many patients feel that their neck looks older than the rest of their face or does not match how youthful they feel overall.

Are in good overall health
Have loose neck skin, fullness, or visible neck bands
Want a longer-lasting surgical improvement
Have realistic expectations
Do not smoke or are willing to stop before surgery
Can follow recovery and aftercare instructions

During your consultation, Dr. Lovelace will evaluate your anatomy and help determine whether a neck lift, facelift , liposuction, skin treatment, or combination approach will best match your goals.

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Procedure / Neck Lift

What Happens During a Neck Lift?

Neck lift surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure using anesthesia. The details of surgery depend on the patient’s anatomy and the extent of correction needed.

Small incisions are often placed around the ears and sometimes beneath the chin. Through these incisions, Dr. Lovelace can access the deeper neck structures, tighten lax tissues, address muscle banding, remove or reposition fat, and trim excess skin.

The goal is to create a smoother neckline and improved jawline contour without making the neck look overly tight. Incision placement is planned carefully so scars are as discreet as possible once healing progresses.

Recovery / Neck Lift

Recovery After a Neck Lift

Recovery varies depending on the extent of the procedure and whether other procedures are performed at the same time. Most patients can expect swelling, bruising, tightness, and mild discomfort during the early healing period.

Patients are typically advised to avoid strenuous activity for several weeks and follow specific aftercare instructions to support healing. Many patients return to light activities within one to two weeks, although this depends on the procedure and individual healing.

Swelling and bruising
Mild to moderate discomfort
A feeling of tightness in the neck
Temporary numbness or sensitivity
Activity restrictions
Follow-up visits to monitor healing

As swelling improves, the neckline gradually becomes smoother and more defined. Final refinement can continue to develop over time as tissues settle.

Dr. Lovelace will review activity restrictions, incision care, swelling, and when you can return to work or normal routines.

Planning / Neck Lift

What Concerns Can a Neck Lift Improve?

A neck lift may be appropriate when non-surgical treatments are no longer enough to create the level of improvement a patient wants. While skin care, injectables, and energy-based treatments can help with certain concerns, they cannot fully correct significant loose skin or deeper neck laxity.

Loose or sagging neck skin
Vertical neck bands
Fullness under the chin
Softening of the jawline
A heavy or aged lower face and neck appearance
Loss of neck contour
Skin laxity that does not respond well to non-surgical treatment

The best results usually come from matching the procedure to the actual cause of the concern. A patient with mostly excess fat may need a different approach than someone with muscle banding, loose skin, or deeper structural aging.

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Risks and Safety Considerations

As with any surgical procedure, a neck lift carries potential risks. These risks will be reviewed during consultation so you understand what applies to your specific treatment plan.

Bleeding
Infection
Scarring
Hematoma
Seroma
Asymmetry
Delayed healing
Temporary or permanent numbness
Nerve-related changes
Skin irregularities
Unsatisfactory cosmetic result
Need for revision surgery
Anesthesia-related risks

Careful surgical planning, appropriate patient selection, and following post-operative instructions can help reduce risks and support better healing.

Cost of a Neck Lift in Fort Worth

The cost of a neck lift in Fort Worth varies depending on the complexity of the procedure, anesthesia fees, facility fees, and whether other procedures are performed at the same time.

A personalized quote is provided during consultation so you understand the full scope of the investment, including surgeon, anesthesia, and facility-related fees.

What Results Can You Expect?

A neck lift can create a smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking neck contour. The goal is to improve definition while keeping the result natural and balanced with the rest of the face.

A smoother neckline
Improved jawline definition
Reduced loose skin
Improvement in vertical neck bands
Less heaviness under the chin
A more refreshed lower face and neck appearance

Results are intended to be long-lasting, although the natural aging process continues. Maintaining a stable weight, avoiding nicotine, and protecting the skin from sun damage can help preserve results.

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Meet the practice

Dr. Candis Lovelace, MD, FACS is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Her practice includes cosmetic surgery of the breast, body, and face, as well as reconstructive care.

New Leaf Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
4400 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76244
817-380-1087

The office welcomes patients from Fort Worth and nearby communities, including Keller and Southlake. Contact the practice to plan your visit.

Prepare for your consultation

Bring your goals, relevant medical history, medication list, and questions about alternatives, risks, recovery, and costs. Ask which options are appropriate for you and what help or follow-up you may need.