Types of neck lift
The neck is often the part of the body that people feel starts to age first. Over time, the skin and superficial muscles of the neck lose their youthful tone, grow slack and cause drooping. This often means that many women feel their neck gives away their true age. To rejuvenate the neck area, there are several types of procedures used, and each one, or a combination of procedures, can turn back the clock on your appearance.
Platysmaplasty: Platysmaplasty involves tightening the platysma muscle in the neck. A central โcorsetโ plastysmaplasty is the defining operation in this region and aims to recreate a defined neck angle that is natural in appearance. In addition, platysmaplasty is also performed from around the ear as part of a facelift procedure. These procedures are usually used by patients who have a sagging neck due to ageing or excess weight loss.
Direct Neck Lift: A direct neck lift removes loose skin and tightens the underlying muscle layer to create a better neck contour. While this surgery is relatively uncommon, this procedure is sometimes chosen by older patients who want a less invasive treatment which can be done under local anaesthetic and who are happy to accept a central neck scar.
Extended Neck Lifts and Deep Neck Lifts: Extended neck lifts involve a combination of different procedures, as opposed to one specific treatment. It can involve carrying out platysmaplasty and surgery deeper in the neck including fat removal, submandibular gland reduction and muscle tightening. These are often undertaken in conjunction with a facelift. This approach will help patients dealing with extensive neck sagging and who want a dramatic result.
Time in theatre
2 hours
Hospital Stay
Day case or overnight
Recovery Time
2 weeks
Final Results
3 months+
Other Names
Corset platysmaplasty, submandibular gland reduction
Why choose Sinclair Gore for your neck lift surgery?
For a neck lift, patients need to find a plastic surgeon who has the skills needed to produce the desired result.
Sinclair Gore has practiced neck lifts and other cosmetic procedures to enhance the facial area for many years. He now works in clinics in Banbury, Oxford and Reading, providing discerning patients with plastic surgery to create the look they desire. His expertise allows him to tailor every procedure to suit the needs of the individual.
What Mr Gore’s patients have to sayโฆ
I searched long and hard for the right surgeon for my neck/face lift. I decided on Mr Gore because of his exemplary patient care reviews, that and the fact heโs immensely good at stitches and a jolly nice chap. All these mattered very much to me. I feel silly saying the whole experience โwas a breezeโ, because recovery from surgery isnโt effortless, but it kinda was!
Written by a private patient
15th August 2025
This procedure marked the fourth surgery on the same site on my neck, and I remain profoundly thankful to Mr. Gore and to all the dedicated staff involved in my care. Their expertise, diligence, and compassion have made a lasting difference in my life.
Written by a private patient
13th July 2025
Having carefully researched we chose Mr Sinclair Gore. It was the right decision. I felt I needed a lower face and neck lift and also an upper blepharoplasty. Mr Gore’s manner and professionalism and obvious great knowledge, skill and interest in his chosen profession put us at ease. From start to finish we had confidence that I was in the best of hands and that all would be done to give me the best of outcomes.
Written by a private patient
14th March 2025
I saw Sinclair seven months ago to discuss concerns about the loose skin on my neck and my drooping jowls. I also raised concerns about my upper lip being very thin. Sinclair suggested a lower facelift, neck lift, and lip lift. He was very professional throughout the entire process, from the initial consultation to the procedure, with numerous follow-up appointments. I felt extremely valued and in very safe hands.
Written by a private patient
17th November 2024
i had a lower face and neck cosmetic surgery 8 months ago and can say it has all gone very well. i am very pleased i had the surgery with Sinclair. The level of care was excellent.
Written by a private patient
22nd October 2024
FAQ
Neck Lift FAQs
There is no set โbest ageโ for a neck lift, but most patients start to notice sagging in the neck area between the ages of 40 and 60. Younger patients will have more skin elasticity and therefore a greater chance of needing less surgical intervention to get lasting results.
The results of a definitive neck lift should be long-lasting because of the nature of tissue rearrangements that Mr. Gore uses. The ageing process does continue and additional surface treatments may be needed to treat surface changes such as wrinkles and fine blood vessels. The most important factor in not losing the outcome from your neck surgery relates to your weight and you not gaining excess weight as this will definitely affect the longevity of your result. Younger patients who choose a skilled surgeon can expect transformative results that last for decades.
Everyone has different pain thresholds, but most patients report that a neck lift is not an especially painful procedure. During the recovery period you will feel some tightness and soreness, but this will ease with time. In the weeks immediately after surgery, you may feel an alteration in your swallowing sensation and you may feel that it is tight to open your mouth fully, but both of these feelings settle gradually in the first month after surgery.
What Happens
During A Neck Lift?
Sinclair Gore is one of the most highly respected cosmetic surgeons in the South East and can provide you with the highest standards of service throughout the process.
Initial Consultation
During your initial consultation, Sinclair Gore will discuss your goals and the procedures needed to achieve your desired results. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have to feel fully confident before your procedure.
Treatment
Sinclair Gore will perform the procedure at a state-of-the-art private hospital in Banbury or Reading, depending on your preference. He will carry out the surgery with your aesthetic aims in mind, combining his expertise with his understanding of your desired outcome to give him the best chance of success.
Aftercare
Depending on the type of neck lift you choose, this can be a day case procedure, or you might be required to stay overnight. Sinclair Gore will monitor your recovery to reduce the chances of complications before sending you home with relevant information to help aid in your recovery.
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Blog Posts
To learn more about neck lifts and how they can help you achieve a more youthful appearance, explore Sinclair Goreโs blog, where he shares his insights into this and other cosmetic treatments.
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