Neck Lift
- Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Dedicated personal assistant throughout your stay
- All-inclusive accommodation with daily breakfast
- Premium aftercare and recovery support
What is a Neck Lift?
A neck lift, or platysmaplasty, is a surgical procedure specifically designed to address aging signs in the neck area. This transformative surgery corrects loose, sagging skin, eliminates vertical neck bands (platysmal bands), removes excess fat, and restores a smooth, youthful neck contour and defined jawline. The neck lift can be performed as a standalone procedure or combined with a facelift for comprehensive rejuvenation of the lower face and neck.
The Procedure
Performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation over 2-3 hours, the neck lift involves incisions behind the ears and possibly under the chin. Through these incisions, your surgeon will tighten the platysma muscle, remove excess fat through liposuction if needed, eliminate surplus skin, and create a smooth, firm neck contour. The underlying muscles are sutured together to eliminate vertical banding, and the skin is re-draped for a natural, youthful appearance.
Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates are individuals bothered by sagging neck skin, visible neck bands, loss of jawline definition, or a 'turkey neck' appearance. Good candidates are in overall good health, maintain a stable weight, have realistic expectations, and don't smoke or are willing to quit. This procedure is excellent for patients who may not need a full facelift but are specifically concerned about neck aging, typically ages 45 and older.
Benefits
- Dramatic improvement in neck contour and definition
- Elimination of vertical neck bands and 'turkey neck'
- Restoration of youthful jawline definition
- Long-lasting results (10-15 years with proper care)
- Can be combined with liposuction for enhanced results
- Incisions well-hidden behind ears and under chin
- Significant improvement in profile appearance
- Boosts self-confidence and overall appearance
Risks and Complications
Risks
- Hematoma or bleeding requiring drainage
- Infection at incision sites
- Nerve damage causing numbness or muscle weakness
- Asymmetry in neck contour
- Visible scarring, though typically minimal
- Skin necrosis in severe cases
- Tight or uncomfortable feeling initially
- Unsatisfactory results requiring revision
Important Considerations
- Requires 1-2 weeks away from work
- Compression garment must be worn for several weeks
- Swelling and bruising prominent for 10-14 days
- Must avoid strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks
- Smoking significantly impairs healing
- Final results visible after 3-6 months
- Weight fluctuations can affect long-term results
- May be combined with facelift for optimal outcomes
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you’ve paid a 30% deposit and have secured your surgery date. We recommend paying your outstanding balance as soon as possible so you can receive your surgery itinerary. But if you’re unable to pay straight away - we need it paid latest 30 days before your scheduled surgery date.
We ask that you pay 30% of your total invoice.
Receipts for payment do not happen automatically. A member of our team waits for the payment to hit banking and then have it feed to our accounting system. Generally this can take 2-4 days once you have sent your payment.
We always recommend having a credit card on hand or at least a debit mastercard or visa.
Also make sure you notify your bank you are going overseas. You can do this either via online banking, in branch or calling your bank directly. AMEX doesn’t require this.
Only breakfast is included but you can eat like a King in Thailand with some of the best restaurants in the world. Also feel is very affordable.
We do recommend you bring a protein powder and greens powder (any brand) with something like spirulina or wheat grass in it. This is because after surgery clients are generally not hungry and can become quite nauseous
Yes, you can. We accept all major credit cards however you’ll incur a 3% transaction fee. If you wish to pay via credit card we will send you a payment link.
Cancellation with 30 or more days’ notice: Cancellation before 30 days will incur an AUD 3000 cancellation fee.
Cancellation within 29 days or less: All surgery packages canceled less than 30 days before the scheduled surgery date will lose 30% of their total invoice price
Cancellation within 7 days: Cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled
Cancellation on the day of surgery: The cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled within the travel time window (departure flight window).
If a client decides to not proceed with a scheduled surgery during their stay in Thailand or another Azurite location, they will incur an additional hospital package fee if they choose to proceed with the surgery at a later date.
There are no refunds on surgeries that you choose not to proceed with if you are on a multi-surgery package due to the discount given.
Refunds will be given for medical reasons that are not pre existing.
Yes, you can bring one companion for free as your support person. However, to avoid additional charges generally the companion stays with you on the sofa bed at hospital. If your companion does not want to stay at hospital you will be invoiced additional nights to keep your hotel reservation while at hospital. Current rate is 150 AUD (but is subject to change)
At Azurite we use a select team of ISAPS accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeons and have made the decision to not be associated with a surgeon name, and results only. Full details of surgeon will be provided upon deposit payment made.
Yes, all of our packages include accommodation at our partner hotel the Chatrium Residence Sathorn. As a One Bedroom Deluxe Suite. If you require an additional room or a two bedroom you’ll be invoiced an upgrade fee.
