Non-Surgical Neck Lift Options for Sagging Skin

Anti-aging products and procedures for the face are commonly talked about as our faces can leave a lasting impression. A less talked about, but equally common area of concern, is the skin around the neck.

Like the face, the skin around the neck area can become loose and sag over time from the natural aging process as well as other factors, such as sun exposure, environmental damage, and lifestyle conditions like smoking and weight loss.

Fortunately, like procedures for the face, non-surgical neck lift options have become more common in the past two decades. Today, several options exist for how to tighten neck skin without surgery.

Non-Surgical Neck Lift FAQs

In 2020, doctors throughout the United States performed more than 160,000 surgical neck lifts. That is certainly a lot of procedures.

However, just as many — if not more — individuals each year are also interested in a non-surgical neck lift option for a variety of reasons, ranging from costs to risk.

For those individuals, the answers to a range of common questions and concerns illustrate why more people are opting for neck lifts without surgery each year.

How Much Does a Non-Surgical Neck Lift Cost?

Depending on the treatment plan, a non-surgical neck lift can cost as little as $400 or as much as $2,000. Comparatively, the average surgical neck lift option tends to cost more than $5,000.

How Long Does a Non-Surgical Neck Lift Procedure Take?

The answer to this depends on the patient’s specific treatment plan; however, most of the popular non-surgical neck lift procedures take between 30 and 90 minutes from start to finish. In contrast, surgical procedures take several hours.

What is the Recovery Time for a Non-Surgical Neck Lift?

For most treatment plans, non-surgical neck lifts take as little as a few hours but possibly up to a few days to fully recover.

What are the Side Effects of a Non-Surgical Neck Lift?

For a neck lift without surgery, the options usually include injections or some use of needles (see “Types of Neck Lifts Without Surgery” section below). Therefore, the most common side effects are similar to any non-surgical cosmetic procedure and include slight irritation like pain, bruising, and redness near the injection site.

Regardless, it is important to discuss the specific side effects that go along with a treatment plan with the medical team prior to having a non-surgical neck lift.

Types of Neck Lifts Without Surgery

Several different treatment plans and product options can help patients achieve a neck lift without surgery. Which option is best for achieving the desired results will vary.

However, for those who are wondering how to tighten neck skin without surgery, the most popular ways include the following:

Botox®

Injectable aesthetic treatments, particularly the popular Botox® but also similar products like Dysport® and Xeomin®, are some of the most common and affordable non-surgical options for neck rejuvenation.

These products work to smooth wrinkles in the neck by relaxing the muscles and reducing the amount of downward pull they exert in the area.

Dermal Fillers

Injectable fillers, such as Juvéderm®, Restylane®, Radiesse®, and Sculptra®, are also common options for non-surgical neck lifts. These products work in a variety of ways to fill out the neck area and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. This can be especially effective in reshaping the jawline.

Some dermal fillers, such as Radiesse® and Sculptra®, also stimulate collagen growth, making their results both long-lasting and natural, as they work with the body to restore a more youthful appearance.

Kybella®

Unlike other injectable non-surgical neck lift options that help restore the neck area, Kybella® helps reduce it by killing fat cells. A common treatment for subliminal fat —  also known as a double chin, Kybella® for the neck is one way for patients who have achieved their ideal weight but still struggle with excess fat in the neck and chin to achieve a more defined and youthful look.

Microneedling

Microneedling is another option that helps the body naturally produce more collagen along with elastin and hyaluronic acid. In turn, this can help rejuvenate the neck area and tighten up the skin.

Some patients combine microneedling techniques with other treatments, such as radio frequency and laser technology, to enhance these effects even more. In fact, studies have found that this combined treatment method is effective on a broader range of patients than either treatment alone.

How Does a Non-Surgical Neck Lift Compare to a Surgical Neck Lift?

Clearly, many choices and benefits exist for patients who are considering a neck lift without surgery. Surgical neck lift produces definitive and “compelling results”. Non-surgical options are helpful for patients who are not ready for surgery and are OK with a more subtle, less dramatic improvement

We invite you to take a look at real patients from The Rejuva Center at Williams in Albany, New York, who have benefitted from non-surgical neck lift options, such as Botox® and laser treatments.

You can also schedule a consultation today to work with our experienced medical staff to design a specific non-surgical neck lift treatment plan tailored specifically to you.