Women and men often come to me concerned about their necks. Loose skin, vertical neck bands, and stubborn fat under the chin are common frustrations. A neck lift is a powerful way to address these issues—and, naturally, patients are curious about the price.
When people ask what a neck lift might cost in the Chicago area, I explain that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. Pricing depends on your individual needs and whether we combine the procedure with other facial surgeries to achieve the most natural-looking and cost-effective results.
What Can a Neck Lift Achieve?
A neck lift refines and restores the contour of your neckline. I typically address the underlying muscles, remove or reposition excess fat, and then carefully redrape the skin. This approach achieves several goals, including:
- Smoothing the neck
- Defining the jawline
- Eliminating a saggy or “turkey wattle” appearance
A neck lift can make a tremendous difference on its own. However, in many cases, patients also notice signs of aging in the face or eyes. That’s why my colleague, Dr. Thomas Mustoe, and I often recommend combining a neck lift with other facial rejuvenation procedures. The results are more harmonious, and the investment is worthwhile and cost-efficient.
Why Combining Procedures Makes Sense
Sometimes tightening and smoothing the neck can draw attention to sagging jowls, under-eye hollows, or a droopy brow. The difference can be striking, and not in a good way. The neck may look rejuvenated, while the face still shows your true age. This imbalance is one of the main reasons I suggest a comprehensive plan that addresses multiple areas together. It’s a choice that can also affect the overall cost of surgery.
How Much Does a Neck Lift Cost?
Estimating the cost of a neck lift involves several factors, especially when additional procedures are included. That’s why you may see a wide range of prices quoted online—but those numbers rarely capture your unique situation.
Here are a few factors that influence your neck lift cost:
- The complexity of your case. Some people need only skin tightening, while others require fat removal and muscle repair.
- Whether we combine procedures. Adding a facelift, eyelid surgery, or brow lift increases the overall cost, though it’s usually less expensive than doing each procedure separately.
- Facility and anesthesia fees. Our surgeons operate in fully accredited facilities with board-certified anesthesiologists because your safety is always the top priority.
- Surgeon expertise. Training and experience matter. Both Dr. Mustoe and I are board-certified plastic surgeons with extensive experience performing neck lift and other facial plastic surgery procedures.
During your consultation, we’ll provide a personalized quote so you clearly understand what to expect. We also offer financing options to make treatment more accessible.
Combining a Neck Lift With a Facelift
The most common pairing is a neck lift with a facelift. The results look seamless when I lift and tighten the lower face, addressing sagging cheeks and jowls, and then combine it with a neck lift. This way, your face and neck rejuvenation happen together, so one area doesn’t look noticeably younger than the other. The outcome is balanced and natural-looking—often more cost-effective than scheduling each surgery separately.
Neck Lift & Eyelid Surgery or Brow Lift
For some patients, the eyes are just as much of a concern as the neck. In those cases, I may recommend eyelid surgery to create a more alert and rested appearance or a brow lift to smooth the forehead. These procedures not only enhance the overall result but also influence the cost of surgery, since combining them is typically more efficient than staging them separately.
Nonsurgical Treatments Combined With a Neck Lift
Sometimes we add nonsurgical treatments such as laser skin resurfacing or injectable fillers to refine the overall outcome. These options can address concerns such as fine lines, skin texture, and overall skin quality. Adding nonsurgical treatments can change the overall cost of your plan, but they often provide lasting value by refining results beyond what surgery alone can achieve.
Dr. Mustoe and I both take this tailored approach. Every patient ages differently, and no two treatment plans are the same.
The Benefits of a Comprehensive Approach
If you’re wondering if combining surgical procedures is better than having them performed separately, I would consider 3 significant benefits:
- Results that look more natural. The improvements flow together rather than highlighting one youthful area against another that still looks aged.
- Single recovery period. Most of my patients appreciate the convenience of healing once instead of multiple times.
- Cost efficiency. Yes, the cost goes up as more procedures are added, but it’s generally more economical to combine them than to have separate surgeries months or years apart.
For example, while adding a facelift increases the initial price, it’s typically less expensive than having each procedure performed separately with multiple facility and anesthesia fees.
Is a Neck Lift Right for You?
If you’re healthy, bothered by sagging or banding in your neck, and want to restore a youthful definition, a neck lift may be right for you. If you’re also noticing changes in your face or eyes, combining procedures can maximize your investment and produce the most balanced, satisfying results.
Aging is inevitable, but you can influence how you age. A neck lift—alone or combined with other procedures—can help you look as vibrant and youthful as you feel. If you’d like to learn more, you can request a consultation with Dr. Mustoe or me using the online form. Or call our office at (312) 788-2560.
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