Neck Lift
Refine your jawline and restore a composed, confident profile.
Is Sagging Neck Skin Affecting How You Feel in Photos or Conversation?
Many patients tell us their neck is the first thing they notice in photos, or on video calls.
Loose skin, soft contours, and visible banding can make you look older or more tired than you feel. Unlike facial ageing, the neck is harder to disguise, and often more emotionally impactful.
A neck lift - or platysmaplasty - restores clarity and firmness to the neck and jawline. It’s not about looking “tight” or “done.” It’s about regaining definition, alignment, and composure in your profile, without losing your identity.
Who We Often Help With This Procedure
Neck lifts are commonly chosen by men and women who feel their neck doesn’t reflect their inner vitality, often from their late 40s onwards:
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Those with sagging or excess neck skin: Including post-weight loss patients or those noticing loose tissue beneath the chin.
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People concerned about neck bands, creases, or heaviness: Especially when the neck appears older or less defined than the face.
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Anyone feeling self-conscious about their profile: Whether in photos, video calls, or day-by-day interactions.
Key detail: This is a refinement, not a reinvention, helping your neck match the clarity you carry elsewhere in life.
What Happens at a Neck Lift Consultation?
Consultation
At Tees Valley Hospital, your consultation with Mr Ollie Bassett begins with an open, one-to-one conversation.
We’ll discuss your goals, how your neck has changed over time, and how you want to look, not based on ideals, but on you. We’ll assess:
- Skin quality and elasticity
- Neck volume and fat distribution
- Platysma muscle bands and positioning
- Jawline definition and facial harmony
- Whether a neck lift alone is appropriate, or if a combined facelift is better suited
Questions
This is your time to ask anything. We will give honest answers to your questions. No pressure or sales Techniques.
Common topics include:
- What kind of scars will I have?
- How long until I can return to work or driving?
- Can I combine this with eyelid or facial surgery?
- What’s the risk of looking “overdone”?
You’ll leave with a clear, honest understanding of what’s achievable and how we’ll help you achieve it.
Why Patients Choose Mr Ollie Bassett
Mr Bassett is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon with NHS reconstructive training and specialist expertise in aesthetic body surgery.
Based in Middlesbrough, he’s known for natural results, professional warmth, and a collaborative approach that puts patients at ease.
He performs all neck lift procedures personally at Tees Valley Hospital, bringing deep knowledge of preservation techniques that create subtle, natural results.
He offers a calm, patient-focused experience, without upselling or commercial influence, and provides support throughout every stage of your treatment.
Credentials you can verify:
What We’ll Discuss Around Safety, Scarring & Recovery
We’ll guide you through what to expect before and after surgery, including:
- Where incisions are placed (usually around the ears and sometimes under the chin)
- How bruising and swelling typically progress
- When to resume work, driving, and light activity
- What to avoid in early recovery (e.g. heavy lifting, turning the neck quickly)
- Scar care and how we support optimal healing
- What kind of dressings or compression garments are used after surgery
- How to sleep comfortably and safely in the first few weeks
You’ll also receive printed aftercare guidance and personal follow-up appointments to ensure your results are progressing as expected.
A Tailored Approach, Not a One-Size-Fits-All Surgery
Always Bespoke
Some patients need subtle softening. Others want to address visible muscle bands or significant sagging. We tailor the approach based on:
- Neck length and skin tone
- Jaw and chin structure
- Muscle positioning
- Overall facial harmony
Your plan might involve liposuction alone, skin tightening, platysma muscle plication, or a combination of these techniques.
Every option is discussed clearly and honestly.
Example Techniques
Every option is discussed clearly and honestly.
- SMAS-style platysmaplasty – tightens muscle layers for long-lasting definition
- Cervicoplasty – removes excess skin for smoother contours
- Submental liposuction – removes fat beneath the chin, especially in younger patients
- Combined facelift and neck lift – for full lower face and neck rejuvenation
- Preservation approach – where possible, to minimise disruption and maintain natural anatomy
Thinking About Cost?
Every neck is different, and so is every surgical plan. During your consultation, you’ll receive a fully itemised quote, with no commitment to proceed.
Clear Guidance, No Pressure
View typical fees and payment options on our pricing page via the link provided below.
What Our Patients Say
Patient Feedback
It wasn’t about looking younger, I just wanted to feel like myself again. The difference made is exactly what I hoped for.
Patient Feedback
I’d lost weight but still had loose skin on my neck. The surgery felt like the missing piece.
Patient Feedback
It’s subtle, no one knows I had surgery, but everyone says I look clearer and more confident.
Feel At Ease in Your Body Again
If you’re noticing disconnect between how you feel and how your neck presents to others, you’re not alone.
For many patients, neck lift surgery offers closure, a way to feel finished, balanced, and quietly refreshed.
The change is not dramatic. It’s composed. Confident. And true to you.
FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions About Neck Lifts
Ready to take the first step?
We offer private, consultant-led neck lift consultations at Tees Valley Hospital, with patients travelling from Middlesbrough, Darlington, Hartlepool, York and across the North East.
You’ll receive clear, personalised advice, and time to decide when the moment is right.