1. What is a Neck Lift?
A Neck Lift is a surgery that precisely lifts the sagging skin and muscle of the neck — especially the Platysma(활경근) — to create a defined jawline and smooth neckline.
With age, the skin under the chin slackens and the platysma separates, producing vertical neck bands and blurring the boundary between jaw and neck. A neck lift fundamentally corrects these changes to restore a youthful, sharp profile.
What a Neck Lift Can Improve
Jawline Definition
Restores a clear, defined jawline and sharpens the boundary between the face and neck.
Removal of Vertical Neck Bands
Re-approximates the separated platysma(활경근) to eliminate the vertical bands on the neck.
Double Chin Improvement
Removes accumulated submental fat and lifts the loose skin to complete a clean jawline.
Deep-Structure Contour Correction
When indicated, we evaluate and address even an enlarged submandibular gland(악하선) or anterior belly of the digastric muscle(이복근) through partial resection for refined submental contour.
2. Double Chin Sculpting
A double chin is not simply a fat-accumulation problem.
It arises from a combination of skin laxity, platysmal looseness, and enlargement of deep structures (submandibular gland, digastric muscle).
Cause-specific, customized treatment is essential.
① Fat-type
Excess fat has accumulated under the chin.
- •Submental liposuction to remove the excess fat
- •Liposuction alone can be effective if skin elasticity is good
② Sagging-type
Skin and muscle have both descended.
- •Platysma(활경근) repair combined with skin lift
- •Maximum synergy when combined with facelift
③ Enlarged Submandibular Gland
The submandibular gland(악하선) is enlarged, making the area under the chin look convex.
- •A common cause that liposuction alone cannot improve
- •After precise evaluation, partial resection of the gland when indicated
④ Enlarged Digastric Muscle
The anterior belly of the digastric muscle(이복근) is thickened, causing submental fullness.
- •When fat/skin treatment alone fails to give a smooth submental curve
- •Partial resection of the muscle to create a deep, clean cervicomental angle
Importance of accurate diagnosis — Two patients with a similar-looking double chin can have entirely different causes. Focusing only on fat / skin / muscle may not deliver a satisfying outcome; the deep structures (submandibular gland, digastric muscle) must also be precisely evaluated to obtain a truly smooth submental line.
ROI's Double Chin Sculpting
More than just fat removal: we combine precision liposuction with platysma(활경근) repair
to sculpt a sharp line from chin to neck.
- ✓ Precision liposuction: Even removal of submental and neck fat for a natural contour
- ✓ Bilateral platysma repair: Midline plication + bilateral lateral suspension to firmly tighten both the central neck bands and the sagging submental tissue
- ✓ Customized design: Optimal jaw and neckline planning tailored to each patient's skeletal and skin condition
3. ROI's Differentiators
Synergy with Facelift
A neck lift achieves its best results when combined with a facelift.
Lifting the mid- and lower face together with the jawline and neckline produces
a single, continuous, natural line from face to neck.
Bilateral Platysma(활경근) Repair
Many surgeons repair the platysma only at the midline.
Midline plication alone reorganizes the vertical neck bands but tends to leave the sagging tissue on the sides untouched.
At ROI, we add bilateral lateral suspension — anchoring the platysma to the mastoid bone(유양돌기) on each side —
so the sagging submental tissue is also firmly elevated.
Partial resection is performed when indicated, producing a crisp jawline and a deep, clean cervicomental angle.
Deep-Structure Evaluation
We do not only look at surface fat and skin. We also assess potential enlargement of the
submandibular gland and the
anterior belly of the digastric muscle,
and perform precise partial resection when indicated to create a smooth submental curve.
Skipping this step often leaves liposuction or lift results unsatisfying.
Layer-by-Layer Precision
Skin, fat, platysma, and deep structures are each addressed individually
in a multi-layer approach that delivers a natural appearance and long-lasting results.
4. Who Is It For?
Those bothered by a double chin
Patients whose submental fat persists regardless of weight, or whose double chin is not improved by diet or non-surgical procedures.
Those with visible vertical neck bands
Patients whose neck looks aged due to platysma(활경근) laxity that produces visible vertical bands when speaking or animating.
Those with a collapsed jawline
Patients whose face and neck boundary has blurred because of jowling and sagging, making the lower face look older than it should.
Those planning a facelift
Patients seeking the most complete result by combining facelift and neck lift in a single procedure for a fully unified, natural rejuvenation.
5. Recovery Guide
Recovery time may vary depending on individual health and constitution.
Day 1 after surgery
Mandatory dressing visit. We confirm the condition of the surgical site and decide whether to remove the drain (if placed) based on its course.
Day 7–10 after surgery
Sutures are removed. Most bruising and swelling have substantially subsided, and we check healing of the submental incision.
2 weeks after surgery
Most patients can resume daily life and light social activities; any residual swelling can usually be covered with makeup.
Final Result
Over 1–3 months, residual swelling resolves and the jawline and neckline progressively sharpen. The final, natural and youthful neckline is established by around 3 months.
Note: Bruising, swelling, and changes in sensation vary by individual. A return-to-activity plan tailored to your occupation and lifestyle will be discussed during consultation.
Before & After Photos
Actual neck lift & double chin sculpting results performed at ROI Plastic Surgery
Before
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After
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Case #1
Female, 50s / 3 months post-op
Double Chin Sculpting (liposuction + platysma repair)
Notice: All photos are published with patient consent. Surgical results may vary by individual.
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