Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Edward J. Gross performs neck lift surgery in the Orlando area for people 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.
Communities We Serve
Men and women who want to look naturally rejuvenated visit Dr. Gross for facial plastic surgery from throughout metro Orlando, including:
Melbourne
Tampa
Winter Park
Daytona Beach
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.
Case #462 | Orlando | Neck lift: This Oviedo, FL patient was bothered by a droopy chin and sagging neck profile and consulted with us for a neck lift. Dr. Gross performed a Submentoplasty (tightening of the platysma muscle under the chin) and neck liposuction. Her side view is shown at 3 months. Her jawline is tighter and smoother w... Read More
Dr. Gross performed an upper eyelid blepharoplasty, neck lift, and face lift using the SMAS plication technique, which tightens the muscles 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 plat... Read More
Case #842 | Neck Lift for Men | Orlando, FL: This Central Florida man was unhappy with the loose skin along his neck. Dr. Gross performed a neck lift with platysma muscle tightening to lift the skin directly under the chin and along the neck. This corrects the cervico- mental angle with a scar hidden in the pre-auricular crease. The patient's... Read More
This 51-year-old Orlando, FL woman was mainly bothered by the heaviness of her neck, but lax skin on the lower half of her face and uneven brows were also concerns. Dr. Gross performed a mini facelift, neck lift, and endoscopic brow lift. Her eyebrows are now even, making her eyes appear more open and youthful. The skin around her jawline is... Read More
Case #338: This Tampa patient came to our Lake Mary, FL, office on referral from well-respected Orlando Plastic Surgeon Dr. Armando Soto. She was bothered by a sagging neck, droopy cheeks, bump on the nasal profile, and sun spots/wrinkles. Dr. Gross recommended a 2 stage procedure with neck lift and mini lift, rhinoplasty and f... Read More
Case #305 Neck lift | Orlando. This 55-year-old woman from Central Florida was bothered by a drooping neck. The SMAS muscle was tightened, in conjunction with the platysma muscle (under the chin), to create a sharper jawline. These results stand the test of time, as Dr. Gross works on the underlying muscles during a neck lift. Read More
Case #315 | Neck Lift: This woman from Orlando, FL, didn’t like the hanging skin under her chin. Dr. Gross performed a neck lift by tightening the platysma muscle (SMAS) and removing the sagging skin. This procedure requires experience & knowledge of neck anatomy and is critical for a good, long-lasting result. Recovery was 1 week, and he... Read More
Case #852 | Neck Lift | Mini Lift | Chin Implant: This patient was bothered by a heavy lower face, weak chin profile, and loose skin along her neck. Dr. Gross performed a Mini Lift, Neck Lift, and Chin Implant to correct all three concerns. The mini lift corrected the heaviness along her jawline, while the chin implant balanced out her face,... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
How Much Does a Neck Lift Cost in Orlando?
In the Orlando area, the cost of a neck lift varies based on the extent of correction necessary, your aesthetic goals, and whether you combine your neck lift with other procedures. Dr. Gross is proud to offer financing through CareCredit®.
What Does a Neck Lift Achieve?
A neck lift is essentially a combination of a mini facelift and submentoplasty, both of which can 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 30.
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.
What Is Neck Lift Recovery Like?
While each person’s recovery is unique, here is a general timeline of what you can expect.
Week 1
You will return home the day of your surgery and take prescribed pain medication and/or over-the-counter painkillers to manage any soreness. Most people return to desk work after 1 to 2 weeks, though you may need a bit longer if your job is physically demanding.
Weeks 2 to 3
Bruising and swelling begin to resolve. You can cover any lingering bruising with makeup as you return to work and social activities.
Weeks 4 to 6
You can gradually resume more strenuous physical activities.
Months 2 to 6
You may have some residual swelling that lasts for a few months. As that resolves and your incisions fade, you’ll see your final results take shape.
From A Patient's Perspective
Read and hear real people discuss their unique experiences and get a perspective that is sometimes missing from shorter reviews. These stories feature some of our actual patients describing their personal journeys and what makes Primera Plastic Surgery such a special place.
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.
This 44-year-old man from Orlando had a weak profile with a double chin and droopy nasal tip. Dr. Gross corrected his recessed chin, nose, and jawline in one operation: Submentoplasty, Chin Implant, & Rhinoplasty. His After photos show marked improvement with a stronger chin and a more balanced/ masculine profile. The submentoplasty (chin... 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# 632 | 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 pl... Read More
This 47-year-old gentleman from Orlando was bothered by a heavy neck and fullness under his chin. This did not change when he lost weight. It is a hereditary feature called submental fullness. Dr. Gross treated him with submentoplasty and neck liposuction to achieve this result. In this procedure, he removes fat via li... Read More
Case #849 | Submentoplasty | Chin Implant: This patient was unhappy with her weak chin and the loose skin directly under it. Dr. Gross recommended a chin implant and submentoplasty (chin tuck) to address both concerns. Post-procedure, her chin is perfectly proportioned and gives definition to her face where it lacked before. Her neck now look... Read More
The above-featured patient, a 35 year-old female, had been dealing with a hereditary loose neck feature that was further exacerbated by weight gain during her pregnancy. Seeking to refine her jawline after childbirth, she decided to pursue a 'Submentoplasty (Chin Tuck), Buccal Fat Removal from cheeks, Chin Implant and Neck Lipo in Orlando'. S... 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
Case# 760. 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... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
How Much Does Submentoplasty Cost in Orlando?
The cost of submentoplasty at Primera Plastic Surgery typically varies depending on your unique needs.During your consultation, Dr. Gross will provide a more precise quote that reflects all elements of your surgery. Dr. Gross is pleased to offer financing through CareCredit®.
Who Is a Candidate for Submentoplasty?
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 30.
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 and Digastric Muscles), which causes unsightly neck bulging. Correcting this requires an open approach submentoplasty procedure with the incision hidden in a horizontal crease under the chin. Because Dr. Gross has special training, experience, and anatomical knowledge of neck anatomy, he can perform this procedure where other plastic surgeons may only offer simple liposuction. Moreover, liposuction alone will not address the underlying deeper neck structures which must be corrected to achieve a youthful neck.
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 is known as a Corset Platysmaplasty. This suture dissolves in about 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.
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While each person’s recovery is unique, here is a general timeline of what you can expect.
Days 1 & 2
You will return home the day of your surgery and take prescribed pain medication and/or over-the-counter painkillers to manage any soreness. For the first 2 days, you will wear a chin strap to minimize swelling and protect your treated area.
Week 1
Most people return to work after about a week. You may need a bit longer if your job is physically demanding.
Weeks 2 to 3
Bruising and swelling begin to resolve. You can cover any lingering bruising with makeup as you return to work and social activities.
Weeks 4 to 6
You can gradually resume more strenuous physical activities. Your internal sutures will be completely dissolved at this point.
Months 2 to 6
You may have some residual swelling that lasts for a few months. As that resolves and your incisions fade, you’ll see your final results take shape.
Computer Imaging
See Your Results Before Surgery
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.
Neck lift results are generally long-lasting, with improvements still visible as long as 10 years following surgery. However, it is important to remember nothing can stop the aging process altogether, and your neck will continue to age naturally over time.
Is getting a neck lift really worth it?
The answer to this question is a highly personal one. However, the surgery has a high rate of satisfaction both at our practice and around the world.
Does a neck lift get rid of jowls?
Because a neck lift features components of a mini facelift, it does reduce jowls to a degree. If you have significant jowling you would like to correct, you may benefit from combining your neck lift with a full facelift.
Will I have noticeable scars after surgery?
Dr. Gross takes great care to disguise neck lift and submentoplasty scars along natural creases in your neck and under your chin. Once healed, these small scars are typically barely visible.
Is the surgery painful?
Neither surgery is painful during the surgery itself as you are placed comfortably under general anesthesia. It is normal to experience some soreness during the first few days of recovery, but you should find this easy to manage with prescribed pain medication.
How do I know if I need a neck lift or a submentoplasty?
If your concerns are primarily limited to your upper neck and just below your chin, a submentoplasty is likely your best fit. However, if you have loose skin, drooping, or banding that extends down the neck, you may benefit more from a neck lift. Dr. Gross will discuss both options with you in-depth to determine the most efficient and effective treatment plan for you.
Take the Next Step
Men and women who are looking for an experienced facial plastic surgeon come to Dr. Edward Gross from Tampa, Daytona Beach, Melbourne, Winter Park, and throughout Florida. If you would like to learn more about submentoplasty or neck lift procedures near Orlando, please request a consultation online, book online now, or call Primera Plastic Surgery at
(407) 333-3040.