Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Edward J. Gross performs neck lift procedures for men and women who want to define their jawlines, address submental fullness, and lift and smooth sagging skin on the neck. Whether due to heredity, the aging process, or a combination of both, lack of definition in the neck can obscure the jawline and inhibit a sleek, sculpted appearance. Today’s sophisticated surgical neck rejuvenation techniques produce natural-looking and long-lasting solutions to these concerns.
Are you interested in a submentoplasty or neck lift procedure with Dr. Gross? Please request a consultation online or call Primera Plastic Surgery at
(407) 333-3040.
Neck Lift Before & After Photos
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Submentoplasty | Neck Lift | Chin Implant | Orlando. This patient was bothered by a very heavy neck, to a large extent which was hereditary. He also had a poorly defined jawline and week or recessed chin, known as microgenia. Dr. Gross performed a chin implant procedure (Implantech Conform Extended Anantomic Chin-Medium) in addition to a Submentoplasty... Read More
Melissa | Mini Lift | Orlando. She was showing signs of aging with the jowl formation, loose jawline, and sagging under her chin. Dr. Gross performed a Mini Facelift w/ Neck Lift along with an Upper eyelid lift (Blepharoplasty). She looks 10 years younger and her eyes are more open with a natural, youthful appearance. The SMAS and Platysma... Read More
Neck and Face lift in Orlando. Dr. Gross performed a neck lift and face lift using the SMAS plication technique, which tightens the muscle of the face. This allows for a more natural and longer lasting result. Notice the banding in her neck in the before picture which has been eliminated in the after picture. Dr. Gross also tightens the... Read More
Close-up Necklift. Results at 1 year show an improved neck line. Dr. Gross performed a Facelift and Neck lift to give her a sharper jawline and better neck angle. Liposuction was also done to remove excess fat under her chin and in the neck. Recovery is 1 week and procedure is performed as an outpatient in our Lake Mary office Read More
Case #690 | Neck Lift | Orlando, FL: This 50-year-old woman was unhappy with the appearance of her neck. Her main concerns were neck lines, skin laxity, and a crepey texture. Dr. Gross performed a neck lift with PRP to address these concerns. Her neck now has a firmer and more youthful appearance. She is very pleased with the results of her surgery! Read More
Neck Lift | Orlando. This Orlando area woman was bothered by sagging of the neck and drooping jaw line. Dr. Gross performed a neck lift to remove the excess skin and tighten the underlying muscle, called the platysma muscle. Because he works on the muscle layer, the results are very natural and long lasting. Read More
A neck lift is essentially a combination of a mini facelift and submentoplasty, both of which can also be performed on their own. Neck lifts combine the muscle and skin tightening of submentoplasty with the jawline rejuvenation of the mini facelift for a more comprehensive correction of double chin and neck sagging issues. The best candidates for this procedure must have a BMI below 35.
What Happens During a Neck Lift?
During a neck lift procedure, Dr. Gross tightens and adjusts the muscles and underlying tissues of the neck and chin through incisions hidden along natural creases on the neck and around the ears. The result is a more contoured, youthful neck and jawline.
How Much Does a Neck Lift Cost?
In the Orlando area, neck lift costs range from $12,485 to $14,500 (NOT including anesthesia or facility fees). Dr. Gross is proud to offer financing through CareCredit®.
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Pioneered in the 1990s, this more limited version of a neck lift is based on manipulating the deeper tissue layers of the neck, as opposed to simply pulling the skin with threads, or removing fat with liposuction or KYBELLA® injections. Dr. Gross recommends this cosmetic procedure to his patients who don’t need a facelift, but wish to address a sagging neck, a poorly defined jawline, or a full upper neck area.
Submentoplasty (Chin Tuck) Before & After Photos
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
This 60-year-old woman from Orlando was bothered by a second neck and jawline. We performed a Submentoplasty or chin tuck to help her improve the tightness of her jawline and give her a more youthful neck. The platysma muscle was tightened for a natural and long-lasting result. Recovery was 1 week. The DOT CO2 laser was also used to remove... Read More
Submentoplasty (Neck Tuck) Orlando. This Orlando-area woman was bothered by a droopy, sagging neck. Dr. Gross performed a submentoplasty, also known as a neck or chin tuck, to achieve these results. Incision is hidden under the chin and tightening of the platysma muscle restores a sharp neck and jaw angle with long lasting results. Recovery... Read More
Submentolpasty | Neck Lift | Orlando. This Orlando area man was bothered by his profile, lack of jawline definition and loose neck skin. Dr. Gross performed a Submentoplasty through a small incision under his chin to achieve these results. The platysma muscle was tightened with corset platysmaplasty. Recovery was 1 week. Read More
Case # 646 | Submentoplasty + Chin Implant. This woman from the Orlando area was bothered by a recessed chin and drooping neck. We helped her profile with submentoplasty (tightening of the platysma muscle) and chin implant (Medium– Conform extended anatomical chin model from Implantech). The incision and small scar is hidden under the... Read More
Submentoplasty | Orlando. This woman was bothered by a recessed chin, double chin and big nose. Dr. Gross performed a cosmetic rhinoplasty, neck and jawline liposuction and submentoplasty (platysma muscle tightening) with chin implant. Implantech medium (C-EAC) conform extended anatomical chin model. Her recovery was 1 week , her... Read More
Submentoplasty | Orlando. This Orlando area woman was bothered by fullness under her chin and a drooping jawline. Dr. Gross corrected her profile with a submentoplasty procedure through a small incision under her chin. There was no liposuction performed. The platysma muscle was tightened surgically with corset platysmaplasty in... Read More
Submentoplasty | Orlando. This Orlando- area gentleman was bothered by sagging underneath his chin and droopy neck. We performed a Submentoplasty also known as a chin tuck or neck lift. Dr. Gross performed a corset platysmaplasty and removed submuscular/suprahyoid fat, as well as the anterior belly of the digastric muscles. This creates... Read More
Melissa | Submentoplasty | Orlando. This patient was bothered by a sagging neck. Dr. Gross performed a neck lift and submentoplasty, corset platysmaplasty to help her. By tightening the muscle under the chin, the results are long-lasting and very natural. Read More
Adults, sometimes young adults, may be unhappy with a weak chin profile or sagging of the upper neck area. This often occurs when patients are in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. Much of this neck drooping is a result of the aging process along with hereditary factors that run in families. Good candidates for submentoplasty have minimal jowling and sagging of the face and cheeks, but have drooping or bulging under the chin, especially when looking down. The best candidates for this procedure must have a BMI below 35.
In youth, the platysma muscle, which is the fan-shaped muscle underneath the skin of the neck, supports the upper and mid-neck areas as a firm fibromuscular sling. However, as we age, and with gravitational pull, the muscle can become weak and unable to support the upper neck and jawline. There may also be hereditary thickening of the subplatysmal musculature (floor of mouth), which causes unsightly neck bulging. Correcting this requires an open approach submentoplasty procedure with the incision hidden in a horizontal crease under the chin.
What Happens During a Submentoplasty?
During this procedure, Dr. Gross separates the platysma muscle from the skin and visualizes the subplatysmal musculature and fat. Often, there is subplatysmal fat and hypertrophy of these muscles which must be trimmed to achieve a sharp angle. He then identifies the 2 edges of the platysma and trims excess, redundant, or loose muscle. Undermining is then performed to allow for midline platysma tightening, and then suturing is done vertically (in the midline) with a heavy suture. This suture dissolves in about 4 to 6 weeks as the tissues mend and heal with a strong fibromuscular support. Any excess skin under the chin is trimmed before the incision is closed.
This procedure provides excellent foundational support for lifting and tightening the neck and avoids incisions around the ears. It is a short, outpatient procedure under general anesthesia, taking 1.5 to 2 hours of operating time. Extensive surgical training, a detailed understanding of neck anatomy, and years of experience allow Dr. Gross to create excellent results and achieve high patient satisfaction rates. He often performs chin implant and buccal fat removal in combination with submentoplasty for optimal results.
A chin strap is typically worn for 2 days after surgery, and patients can return to work in about a week.
How Much Does Submentoplasty Cost?
Near Orlando, at Dr. Gross’ practice, the cost for the submentoplasty procedure can vary per patient based on multiple factors. The cost ranges from $4,600.00 to $5,750.00 (NOT including anesthesia or facility Fees). This procedure can also be financed through CareCredit.
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Our practice is among the few that use computer imaging to show potential results. With the help of this technology, Dr. Gross can reliably tailor a surgical treatment plan for the unique needs of each patient.
If you would like to learn more about submentoplasty or neck lift procedures near Orlando, please request a consultation online or call Primera Plastic Surgery at
(407) 333-3040.
