Neck lift in Turkey

A neck lift tightens the loose skin and the platysma muscle of the neck and, where needed, removes fat under the chin. It restores a defined angle between the jaw and the neck.

When the jowls are also sagging, the neck lift is usually done together with a facelift. When the problem is limited to the neck, it can be done on its own.

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• Defined jawline
• Treats neck bands
• Removes the double chin
• Discreet scars

At a glance

Anaesthesia	General anaesthesia
Procedure time	2–3 hours
Hospital stay	1 night
Stay in Türkiye	7–8 days
Back to work	10–14 days
Back to sport	4–6 weeks
Final result	3–6 months
Scars	Behind the ears and under the chin

Who is it for?

Men and women with loose neck skin, vertical neck bands or a stubborn double chin, whose cheeks and jowls are still reasonably firm.

Neck lift or liposuction of the neck?

If the skin is still elastic and the problem is only fat, liposuction under the chin may be enough. If the skin is loose or there are bands, a neck lift is needed. The surgeon decides from your photos.

Neck changes after weight loss

Significant weight loss, including after weight-loss medication or surgery, often leaves loose neck skin even when fat under the chin has gone. In these cases liposuction alone rarely helps, and a neck lift that redraps the skin is usually needed.

Wait until your weight has been stable for some months before surgery, so the result is not affected by further changes. Tell New City Clinic about your weight history when you send photos.

The so-called turkey neck

Vertical bands and loose skin in the centre of the neck are often called a turkey neck. They come mainly from the platysma muscle separating and the skin losing elasticity. Tightening the muscle through a small incision under the chin is central to treating it.

Creams and devices cannot reconnect a separated muscle, which is why surgery gives a result they cannot match.

Shaving and scars for men

Men should know that the skin moved during a neck lift carries beard hair, so shaving patterns can shift slightly. Shaving near the incisions should wait until the surgeon allows it, usually a week or two.

Short haircuts can make scars behind the ears more visible during the first months. Mention your usual style, and see more information on the official website, newcityclinic.com.

Recovery

One night in hospital, a compression strap for a few days, stitches out after 7 days. The neck feels tight for some weeks.

What you should know

• Swelling, bruising and tightness
• Haematoma or infection
• Small irregularities that settle with time

Every surgical procedure carries risk. Your surgeon will explain the risks that apply to you during the examination.