Why You Should Consider Getting a Neck Lift and Face Lift Together

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is one of the most effective ways to restore a youthful appearance by reducing wrinkles and deep creases. However, combining a facelift with a neck lift can provide a more harmonious and comprehensive rejuvenation, addressing both the face and neck for a seamless and natural look. 

Internationally renowned and award-winning plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas McHugh of McHugh Plastic Surgery has extensive experience helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals through these transformative procedures.

The benefits of combining a neck lift and facelift

While a facelift addresses sagging skin, deep creases, and folds around the eyes, nose, and mouth, a neck lift targets excess fat, sagging skin, and visible banding in the neck. Together, these procedures restore youthful contours from the jawline to the décolletage. By lifting and tightening the underlying muscles and tissues, Dr. McHugh ensures a balanced and refreshed appearance.

Why is a neck lift important?

The neck often shows signs of aging earlier than the face due to thinner skin and loss of elasticity. Common neck concerns include:

• Turkey waddle
• Platysmal bands (visible vertical neck cords)
• Double chin
• Crepey skin

A neck lift, or platysmaplasty, eliminates these concerns by tightening the underlying platysma muscle, removing excess fat, and trimming and lifting the skin. During the procedure, Dr. McHugh may make incisions under the chin or behind the ears to access and improve the neck's contours.

How a facelift complements a neck lift

Rejuvenating the neck alone can unintentionally highlight aging in the face, such as sagging skin, marionette lines, and nasolabial folds. By combining a neck lift with a facelift, Dr. McHugh addresses these issues simultaneously, ensuring a cohesive and natural outcome. A facelift also redistributes fat from the face, jowls, and neck to restore volume and lift sagging tissues.

Benefits of Combining Procedures

• Single Recovery Period: Having both procedures at the same time minimizes downtime and avoids the need for two separate recovery periods.
• Cost Savings: Combining surgeries reduces overall costs compared to scheduling them separately.
• Enhanced Results: Both your face and neck will appear rejuvenated and balanced, turning back the clock by a decade or more.
• Customization Options: Additional procedures, such as brow lifts, eyelid surgery, or forehead lift, can also be performed at the same time for even more dramatic results.

What to Expect During the Procedures

After administering anesthesia, Dr. McHugh makes strategic incisions, typically along the hairline or temples for the facelift and under the chin or behind the ears for the neck lift. These incisions allow for:

• Redistribution of fat from the face, jowls, and neck to restore volume.
• Tightening of muscles and deep tissues for improved contours.
• Trimming and repositioning of excess skin for a smooth, youthful appearance.

Achieve a Harmonious Look

Combining a facelift and neck lift provides a unified, youthful appearance that enhances your natural beauty. With proper aftercare, including a medical-grade skincare regimen and sun protection, the results can last for many years.

To learn more about these transformative procedures or to schedule a consultation with Dr. McHugh, contact our office in The Woodlands, TX. Your journey to a more confident you starts here.