Neck Lift

A beautifully contoured neck is the foundation of a youthful, sculpted profile. At Ramly Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, Dr. Elie Ramly specializes in advanced neck lifting and deep-neck rejuvenation — delivering elegant, natural results without visible tension or distortion. A neck lift is often performed alongside a facelift for patients seeking comprehensive facial rejuvenation in Beverly Hills.

Whether you struggle with neck laxity, platysma banding, excess fullness, or GLP-1–related changes ("Ozempic Neck"), your treatment plan — like every facelift in Beverly Hills at our practice — is tailored with absolute precision.

This is quiet-luxury neck rejuvenation, built on deep anatomical expertise and meticulous surgical detail. Learn more about the Ramly Method.

What a Neck Lift Improves

A modern neck lift restores the structural foundation of the neck, addressing:

• Platysma banding (vertical neck bands)

• Loose or sagging neck skin

• Loss of jawline definition

• Under-chin fullness

• Blunted cervicomental angle

• Neck heaviness or "turkey neck"

• Submandibular gland prominence (when indicated)

• Deep fat compartment fullness

Dr. Ramly evaluates each layer of the neck — skin, fat, muscle, and glandular tissue — to build a plan that targets the true source of the problem.

Dr. Ramly's Philosophy on Neck Rejuvenation

The neck is one of the most anatomically nuanced structures in facial surgery. A beautiful result depends not on how much is done, but on how precisely it's done. Dr. Ramly approaches the neck with deep structural understanding:

• Platysma muscle repair (corset platysmaplasty)

• Deep-neck fat sculpting (subplatysmal fat removal)

• Submandibular gland reduction (when appropriate)

• Skin redraping without over-excision

• Jawline definition through cervical recontouring

There is no single "neck lift." Each surgery is customized to the specific anatomy.

Ideal Candidates for a Neck Lift

You may benefit from a neck lift if you notice:

• Sagging or loose neck skin

• Prominent platysma bands

• A blunted or heavy neck silhouette

• Lack of jawline definition

• Deep under-chin or mid-neck fullness

• Submandibular gland prominence

• Facial–neck mismatch after weight loss

• A tired or aged profile not improved by non-surgical treatments

Your plan is designed around your anatomy and goals.

What Results You Can Expect

A neck lift can provide:

• A clean, sculpted cervicomental angle

• A smooth, youthful neck

• Clear jawline architecture

• Reduction of platysma bands

• Removal of loose skin

• Balanced facial–neck harmony

• Results that age naturally and elegantly

Most patients look 10–15 years younger, yet completely natural.

Why Choose Dr. Elie Ramly for Your Neck Lift

Dr. Ramly is a Harvard-trained facial plastic surgeon specializing in:

• Deep plane facelift + neck lift harmony

• Post-GLP-1 facial and neck rejuvenation

• Natural, refined, balanced outcomes

His results are recognized for their restraint, authenticity, and quiet luxury — never overdone, always elegant.

What Patients Say

Patients commonly share:

• "My neck aged faster than my face."

• "I want a clean jawline again."

• "I hate the bands when I turn my head."

• "I feel young, but my profile doesn't match."

• "I lost weight and now my neck looks worse."

• "I want natural results — not tight or pulled."

These are exactly the concerns addressed by a modern neck lift.

To explore whether a neck lift is right for you, schedule a confidential consultation with Dr. Ramly in our Beverly Hills office.

Deep-Neck Contouring: A More Precise Approach

In advanced cases, standard neck lifting is not enough. Deep-neck contouring addresses the structures beneath the platysma muscle, including:

• Subplatysmal fat

• Anterior belly of the digastric muscle

• Submandibular gland (if hypertrophic)

This is the level of precision required for patients who want a truly sculpted cervicomental angle and a clean, defined profile. For patients who may benefit from this advanced approach, learn more about the deep plane neck lift.

Neck Lift vs. Liposuction: What's the Difference?

Neck liposuction alone only addresses fat. It cannot:

• Tighten loose skin

• Repair separated platysma muscles

• Correct deep structural anatomy

• Restore jawline contour

For patients with skin laxity, banding, or deep-layer fullness, a surgical neck lift is the appropriate treatment.

Facelift + Neck Lift: Comprehensive Rejuvenation

In many patients, the face and neck age together. Combining a facelift with a neck lift achieves the most natural, comprehensive result:

• A unified, harmonious profile

• A clean, defined jawline

• Balanced lift of midface + neck

• Natural transitions without mismatch

For many patients, the most elegant result is achieved when both procedures are paired.

Neck Lift After Weight Loss or GLP-1 Therapy ("Ozempic Neck")

Rapid weight loss can produce:

• Loose, crepey neck skin

• Banding

• Hollowness + fullness in different areas

• Visible glands

• Sharpened transitions

• Difficulty restoring natural contour non-surgically

Dr. Ramly specializes in post-weight loss neck rejuvenation, offering the most refined and reliable treatment for these changes. Visit the dedicated Ozempic Neck page.

Your Beverly Hills Neck Lift Experience

• Confidential consultation with Dr. Ramly

• Custom surgical plan designed around your anatomy

• Surgery performed in a private, accredited facility

• Personalized recovery plan with direct access to Dr. Ramly

• Discreet, concierge-level care from start to finish

Recovery Timeline

• Day 1–3: rest, compression garment, mild discomfort

• Days 4–7: swelling, tightness, bruising

• Week 2: dramatic improvement; many return to social settings

• Weeks 3–6: contour refinement and softening

• Months 3–12: full maturation of the neck's angle and definition

Most of the recovery is social, not physical.

Frequently Asked Questions