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Neck lift Turkey
A focused guide to the neck lift in Turkey: what makes a neck look older, which operation treats skin, fat and muscle bands, a neck lift on its own or with a facelift, options for men and for a weak chin, approximate prices against the UK, the US and Germany, recovery, risks from published studies and results.
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Neck lift in Turkey: what the operation treats
The neck often shows age before the face does, and it is one of the areas people find hardest to hide. A neck lift — the medical names are lower rhytidectomy, cervicoplasty and platysmaplasty, depending on what is done — removes or tightens the structures that make the neck look heavy or loose: excess skin, fat under the chin and the vertical bands of the platysma muscle. The aim is a clear angle between the jaw and the neck and a smooth line from the chin to the throat.
This page is about the neck. For the full guide to a facelift in Turkey — all techniques, the day-by-day trip, the package and how to choose a hospital — see facelift in Turkey. Here you will find what causes a loose neck, which operation fixes which problem, whether a neck lift on its own is enough, what it costs, and what recovery and risks look like.
The right operation depends on what lies under your skin, so a surgeon needs to see photos of your neck from the front, the side and at 45 degrees, ideally also with your chin lowered. A quote through this page is free and commits you to nothing.
What makes a neck look older
A "loose neck" can have several causes, often in combination, and each needs a different treatment:
- Loose skin: skin loses elasticity with age, sun and weight changes; it hangs below the jaw and in folds under the chin. Only surgery that removes or redrapes skin corrects it.
- Fat under the chin: fat above the platysma muscle causes a double chin, even in younger people; fat beneath the muscle makes the neck look full and is only reached during surgery.
- Platysma bands: the thin platysma muscle separates in the middle with age and forms two vertical cords from the chin to the collarbone — sometimes called a "turkey neck" in everyday English.
- Jowls: sagging along the jaw line blurs the border between face and neck; this is treated by a facelift, not a neck lift alone.
- Deeper structures and the chin: enlarged salivary glands or neck muscles, a low position of the voice box or a small, receding chin can make the angle under the jaw blunt even with good skin.
Types of neck lift and which problem they fix
The table matches each operation to the problem it solves. Many patients need a combination.
| Operation | Treats | How it works | Typical patient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neck liposuction | Fat above the muscle | A thin cannula through tiny incisions under the chin and behind the ears | Younger patients with good skin and a double chin |
| Platysmaplasty | Vertical bands, a blunt neck angle | Through a short incision under the chin the edges of the platysma are stitched together like a corset; fat may be removed at the same time | Bands with only mild loose skin |
| Neck lift (cervicoplasty with platysmaplasty) | Loose skin, bands and fat | Incisions under the chin and around and behind the ears; muscle tightened, skin lifted backwards and excess removed | Most patients from about 50 with a loose neck but limited jowls |
| Deep neck lift | A full neck despite liposuction; deeper fat, glands or muscles | Through the chin incision the surgeon also treats structures beneath the platysma | Heavy necks; selected patients, more demanding |
| Lower face and neck lift | Jowls together with a loose neck | A SMAS or deep plane facelift combined with a neck lift | The most common plan after about 50 |
If the chin is small, a chin implant or a jaw implant can define the jaw line more than any neck operation, and is often combined with neck liposuction in younger patients.
Neck lift vs facelift: is a neck lift on its own enough?
A neck lift on its own works when the problem starts below the jaw line: loose skin, bands or fat under the chin with only mild jowls. If you also have clear jowls or deep folds beside the mouth, tightening only the neck can leave a sharper neck under an older-looking lower face, and the junction between them can look unnatural. In that case a lower facelift and neck lift together give a more balanced result, which is why for most patients over 50 the two are planned as one operation.
A simple test: in front of a mirror, place your fingers in front of your ears and gently lift backwards and upwards. If the jowls and the neck both improve, a combined lift is likely to be suggested; if the jaw line is already clean and only the neck hangs, a neck lift alone may be enough. A surgeon decides from your photos and an examination. If your changes are early and limited to the jowls, see the mini facelift instead.
Neck lift in Turkey for men
Men often ask for a neck lift alone, because a heavy neck and a lost jaw line bother them more than the face. A few points are different. Men's facial skin is thicker and has more blood vessels, and studies of facelift surgery consistently report a higher rate of haematoma in men than in women, so blood pressure control before and after surgery is even more important. The incisions behind the ear must be planned so that the beard-bearing skin is not moved onto the earlobe or behind the ear, where it would need shaving. A strong chin and jaw angle are often the main aim, so a chin or jaw implant is discussed more often.
Neck lift Turkey cost compared with the UK and US
The price depends on what is done: liposuction alone costs least, a platysmaplasty or full neck lift more, and a lower face and neck lift the most. On our site a facelift starts at €5,410; neck lift packages are quoted individually after the surgeon has seen your photos. The figures below are approximate and are confirmed in a written quote.
| Country | Approximate price of a neck lift | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | about €2,500–€5,000; with a lower facelift about €4,000–€8,000 | Hospital package: surgeon, anaesthesia, usually one night in hospital, tests, chin strap, medication, check-ups, transfers; hotel nights often included |
| United Kingdom | about £6,000–£10,000 | Surgeon, anaesthesia and hospital; a combined face and neck lift costs considerably more |
| United States | about $8,000–$15,000 | The surgeon's fee alone averages roughly $5,000–$6,000 in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' statistics; anaesthesia and facility fees are added |
| Germany | about €5,000–€9,000 | Surgeon, anaesthesia and hospital stay |
A deep neck lift, a chin implant, eyelid surgery or fat transfer in the same session add to the price. What a package includes and how payment works are explained on the main facelift page.
Neck lift recovery and time in Turkey
Plan about seven to eight days in Turkey for a neck lift alone and 10–12 days for a lower face and neck lift. The operation takes about two to three hours on its own, usually under general anaesthesia, and most patients stay one night in hospital.
- Days 1–3: tightness and swelling under the chin; swallowing can feel odd and turning the head is stiff. Wear the chin strap as instructed and sleep with your head raised, without a high pillow that bends the neck.
- Week 1: drains, if used, come out after a day; stitches come out after about five to seven days. Avoid bending your head forward sharply and lifting.
- Week 2: bruising, which can track down towards the collarbone, fades. Most people feel presentable at a normal distance after 10–14 days; a high collar or scarf helps.
- Weeks 3–6: the chin strap is usually worn at night for some weeks; light exercise after about three to four weeks, the gym after about six. Firm areas under the chin are normal and soften.
- Months 3–6: numbness under the chin and remaining swelling settle; the neck angle becomes sharper.
Flying home is usually allowed once the stitches are out and the surgeon has checked the neck. See our guide to flying after surgery.
Risks of a neck lift
A neck lift is a well-established operation; the figures here come from facelift and neck lift studies published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Aesthetic Surgery Journal and from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' patient information.
- Haematoma: bleeding under the skin, reported in roughly 1–4 in 100 women after face and neck lifts and more often in men, mostly in the first day. A large haematoma in the neck needs prompt treatment, which is why the first night is spent in hospital.
- Nerve weakness: the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve, which moves the lower lip, runs near the jaw line; temporary weakness causes an uneven smile and usually recovers over weeks to months. Permanent injury is rare.
- Contour problems: irregularities, a hollow or "over-done" neck after too much fat is removed, or residual bands; conservative fat removal lowers this risk.
- Scars and skin: the scar under the chin and behind the ears usually heals well; slow healing behind the ear is much more likely in smokers.
- Other: numbness, infection, asymmetry, blood clots and the general risks of anaesthesia.
Stopping nicotine, controlling blood pressure and pausing blood-thinning medicines and supplements as instructed lower these risks. Our guides on whether plastic surgery in Turkey is safe and how to choose a safe surgeon cover the general checks.
Neck lift results and how long they last
A good neck lift gives a defined jaw line, a clear angle under the chin and a smooth neck without bands, while your neck still moves and looks natural when you turn or lower your head. The final shape shows after about three to six months. Ageing continues, but the removed skin and fat do not return; a neck lift with tightening of the platysma usually lasts many years, longer than liposuction alone in a patient whose skin has started to loosen. A stable weight, sun protection and not smoking help. Fine horizontal neck lines are not removed by surgery and are treated with skin treatments instead.
To compare your options, look at before-and-after photos taken from the side, of patients whose neck started like yours. If your jowls bother you as much as your neck, read about the deep plane facelift and the facelift in Turkey; you can also compare surgeons and hospitals on our site.
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Frequently asked questions
A neck lift in Turkey usually costs about €2,500–€5,000, and about €4,000–€8,000 combined with a lower facelift. These are approximate figures; your exact price is confirmed in a written quote after the surgeon has seen your photos.
A neck lift treats loose skin, fat and muscle bands below the jaw line. A facelift treats the jowls, the jaw line and the lower cheeks. Many patients over 50 need both, and they are then done in one operation.
It is when the problem is mainly below the jaw — loose skin, bands or a double chin — and the jowls are mild. If the jowls are clear, a neck lift alone can look unbalanced and a lower face and neck lift is usually advised.
It is the tightening of the platysma muscle in the neck: through a short incision under the chin, the separated edges of the muscle are stitched together to remove vertical bands and sharpen the neck angle. It is part of most neck lifts.
Only in patients with good skin elasticity whose problem is fat under the chin. Liposuction does not remove loose skin or bands; in older skin it can make a neck look looser.
Most people feel presentable at a normal distance after 10–14 days. The chin strap is often worn at night for some weeks, light exercise is allowed after three to four weeks, and the final shape shows after three to six months.
About seven to eight days for a neck lift alone and 10–12 days for a lower face and neck lift, so the stitches can be removed and the neck checked before you fly.
A short scar in the crease under the chin and, for a full neck lift, scars around and behind the ears that continue into the hairline. They usually fade to fine lines over six to twelve months.
Yes, and many men ask for a neck lift alone. Men have a higher risk of haematoma, so blood pressure control matters even more, and the incisions are planned so that beard-bearing skin is not moved behind the ear.
Usually many years. Ageing continues, but removed skin and fat do not return, and tightening of the platysma muscle keeps the neck angle for a long time. A stable weight and not smoking help.
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