A neck lift tightens loose skin, sharpens the jawline and corrects 'banding' or a fullness sometimes called a turkey neck. It is one of the most-requested facial procedures, and is frequently combined with a facelift in this metro.
Sagging neck skin, vertical platysmal bands and submental fullness are common aging concerns. A dedicated neck lift can address these, but many surgeons point out that the neck and lower face age together — which is why a facelift and neck lift are so often performed together. Lighter options like submental liposuction or energy-based skin tightening exist for the right candidate but deliver less than surgery. Note that a heavily searched cosmetic term does not always mean surgery is the right answer; a consultation grounds the decision in your actual anatomy. Ranges below are researched local estimates, not quotes.
Removes excess fat under the chin for younger patients with good skin tone.
Tightens platysma muscle and removes excess neck skin and fat.
Comprehensive lower-face and neck rejuvenation in one procedure.
Non-surgical radiofrequency or similar to firm mild laxity.
Florida lets any licensed physician call themselves a “cosmetic surgeon,” so board certification is the single most useful signal of training and oversight. Certification means a surgeon completed an accredited residency, passed rigorous written and oral examinations, and commits to continuing education and ethics standards — it is not the same as a state medical license.
Procedure facts on this page draw on authoritative medical sources. Confirm specifics in a consultation.
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) ↗American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) ↗Choose a surgeon certified by a recognized board — and verify it yourself:
American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) ↗ The ABMS member board for plastic surgery. Verify a surgeon’s certification here. American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) ↗ Board certification specific to facial plastic surgery. American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) ↗ Member society; only ABPS-certified surgeons qualify. American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) ↗ The largest specialty association for facial plastic surgery. The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS) ↗ Aesthetic plastic surgery society & surgeon finder. ABMS — Certification verification ↗ Confirm any physician’s board status across all ABMS boards.