Neck Lift in Turkey

A neck lift is a cosmetic operation that tightens loose skin and the thin neck muscle (platysma) under the jaw and chin, and can remove fat there. It can soften a "turkey neck", vertical neck bands and a blurred jawline. It does not stop ageing, and results cannot be guaranteed - your surgeon will tell you what is realistic for your neck.

Sources: ASPS - Neck lift; NHS - Facelift.

• Loose or hanging skin under the chin and on the neck, or visible vertical neck bands
• Fat under the chin that diet and exercise have not shifted
• Non-smokers in good general health, at a stable weight, with realistic expectations

If the skin is still firm and the problem is mainly fat, neck liposuction alone may be enough (listed from €950 - see liposuction). If the jowls and cheeks have dropped too, a combined face and neck lift usually gives a more balanced result. Send photos of your neck from the front and side with your quote request.

Sources: ASPS - Neck lift candidates.

• Platysmaplasty - tightens the neck muscle, usually through a small cut under the chin; it treats neck bands.
• Cervicoplasty - removes and re-drapes loose skin through cuts around and behind the ears.
• Deep neck lift - some surgeons also reshape deeper structures under the chin; ask what yours includes and why.
• Neck liposuction - fat removal only, for firm skin.

Most neck lifts combine skin and muscle work. The name matters less than what is done: your written plan should list it.

Sources: ASPS - Neck lift procedure; NHS - Facelift.

A neck lift on its own suits people whose cheeks and jawline are still in good shape. When the jowls and lower face have dropped too, surgeons usually recommend a facelift with a neck lift - the incisions are shared and the result looks more even. 7 of the 8 neck lifts &NewMe patients have booked were done with a facelift. Facelift in Turkey

Sources: BAAPS - Facelift and necklift; NHS - Facelift.

Most people who ask us about a neck lift have it with a facelift - the neck and the lower face age together, and lifting one without the other can look unbalanced. On &NewMe the usual package is a facelift + neck lift: 9 surgeons list it from €4,900 to €7,200 (facelift cost guide). A standalone neck lift is listed from €2,000.

Bigger combined packages quoted to our team:

• Face and neck lift + upper and lower eyelid surgery - İstanbul Cerrahi Hospital (hospital package - the surgeon is named in your quote): €5,440 (hospital price list, April 2026).
• Revision facelift + neck lift + temporal lift + upper and lower eyelid surgery, all-inclusive (2 nights in hospital, interpreter, follow-up; hotel not included) - Dr. Beşir Öner, at İstanbul Cerrahi Hospital: US$14,790 (quoted 23 September 2026, valid to 31 December 2026).
• Deep plane facelift + deep neck lift (platysmaplasty) + endoscopic forehead and brow lift (his minimum facelift package) - Dr. Mehmet Cömert: €18,700 (quoted 23 September 2026).
• Deep plane facelift + neck lift + upper and lower eyelid surgery; brow lift and fat grafting included - Dr. Metin Kerem: from €21,250 (quoted 24 September 2026, starting price).

These are combined packages quoted on the dates shown, some for a specific patient. They are not the price of a neck lift on its own, prices change, and what is included differs - your written quote confirms the operations, the hospital, the nights and the price.

Upper and lower eyelid surgery is often added to a face and neck lift in the same operation. It lengthens the operation and adds eye-specific aftercare (eye drops, no contact lenses for a while, possible dry eyes). Read about it first: Eyelid surgery in Turkey.

• Anaesthesia: usually general anaesthesia, sometimes local anaesthesia with sedation.
• Length: often 2 to 3 hours on its own; longer with a facelift or eyelid surgery.
• Hospital stay: usually 1 to 2 nights - each package on &NewMe shows the nights in hospital. A thin drain and a supportive dressing or garment are common for the first days.

Sources: NHS - Facelift; ASPS - Neck lift procedure.

Usually a short scar under the chin and scars around and behind the ears, along the hairline. They are red and raised at first and usually fade over about a year, but they do not disappear completely; hair can cover the ones behind the ears. Smoking and sun slow healing.

Sources: NHS - Facelift; ASPS - Neck lift recovery.

• First days: tightness, swelling and bruising of the neck and jaw; rest with your head raised.
• About 1 to 2 weeks: stitches out (unless dissolvable); bruising is usually visible for at least 2 weeks.
• About 2 weeks: back to desk work for many people; 2 to 4 weeks with a facelift.
• Several weeks: no strenuous exercise, saunas or massage for at least 2 weeks - longer if your surgeon advises.
• Weeks to months: numbness and a stiff feeling under the chin settle gradually.
• 6 to 9 months: the final result, once the swelling has gone.

Sources: NHS - Facelift; ASPS - Neck lift recovery.

The NHS recommends not flying for 7 to 10 days after facial cosmetic surgery, because air travel and surgery both raise the risk of blood clots. Plan about 7 to 10 days in Istanbul so your surgeon can check you and remove stitches before you travel - ask how many days they want before you book flights. Walk the aisle, drink water and arrange follow-up at home before you leave.

Sources: NHS - Cosmetic surgery abroad; NHS - Facelift.

Common: swelling, bruising, numbness and a tight feeling for weeks. Less common: a collection of blood under the skin (haematoma) that may need draining, infection, slow healing (higher in smokers), thick or visible scars, uneven contours or loose skin coming back, and injury to a nerve - for example the one that moves the lower lip, usually temporary. As with any operation: blood clots and reactions to the anaesthetic. Your surgeon should explain how likely these are for you.

Sources: NHS - Facelift; ASPS - Neck lift risks and safety.

• Your coordinator stays with you through recovery - message them first with photos if something worries you.
• Remote follow-up with your surgeon is part of the process after you return home.

For rapidly increasing swelling of the neck, difficulty breathing or swallowing, chest pain, a painful swollen leg or a high temperature, get medical help at home straight away, then tell your coordinator.

Results are long-lasting for many people, but the skin keeps ageing and weight changes affect the neck. A stable weight, not smoking and sun protection help. Some people choose a smaller touch-up years later.

Sources: ASPS - Neck lift.

• A specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery who does face and neck lifts regularly, registered on HealthTürkiye (the Ministry of Health portal).
• A hospital licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health and authorised for international patients.
• Before-and-after photos of necks like yours, ideally 6 months or more after surgery.
• A written quote naming the surgeon, the hospital, the operations, the nights in hospital and what happens if a touch-up is needed.

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Sources: BAAPS - Consumer safety guidelines.