Neck Lift
SEATTLE
Reclaim a youthful, refined appearance by enhancing the contours of your face and jawline with a neck lift in Seattle, performed by Dr. Phil Bellocchio.
Neck Lift BEFORE AND AFTER
Explore these before-and-after photos of real Dr. Phil Bellocchio patients in Seattle. They illustrate the possibilities of neck lift surgery and can help you envision the results you might achieve
To preserve anonymity and to protect the confidentiality of all of his patients, Dr. Phil Bellocchio maintains a comprehensive gallery of before and after photographs that can be viewed in the office for Facelift.
“For years I struggled with loose skin under my chin that hid my neck. As time went on, it only grew worse, and I knew I needed a change. The neck lift with Dr. Phil Bellocchio in Seattle completely transformed me—it gave me a beautifully refined profile and, more importantly, renewed my confidence. My only regret is not doing it sooner.”
— P.K. / Seattle
Seattle Neck Lift
Aging, gravity, and genetics often lead to changes in the neck, such as excess fat, loose skin, and visible neck bands. These features can obscure the natural definition of the face and jawline.
A neck lift with Dr. Phil Bellocchio in Seattle restores youthful contours by removing excess fat, tightening lax muscles and tissues, and smoothing sagging skin. The result is a refined jawline, enhanced facial definition, and a rejuvenated appearance.
For patients with only mild fat deposits and good skin elasticity, a less invasive option—a liposuction-based “suction neck lift”—may be recommended.
Neck Lift Surgery with Dr. Phil Bellocchio in Seattle
Your consultation with Dr. Phil Bellocchio is designed to give you a complete, personalized plan for restoring definition and youthfulness to the neck and jawline. He will listen closely to your concerns, review your medical background, and carefully examine your face and neck, including the quality of your skin and the balance of underlying tissues.
Together, you’ll review the neck lift techniques or combinations that are right for you. To ensure the best results, Dr. Bellocchio often recommends preparing the skin with a regimen of hydration, antioxidants, retinol, and sun protection. When deeper lines are present, resurfacing treatments such as CO₂, erbium, or fractional lasers may be incorporated before or during surgery for smoother, more refined outcomes.
Just like with a facelift, preparing the skin beforehand is a vital step to ensure that your neck lift delivers the most effective and long-lasting results.
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When moderate neck laxity and muscle banding are present, Dr. Phil Bellocchio may recommend a neck lift with platysmaplasty, which tightens and redefines the underlying muscles, sometimes enhanced with liposuction.
For patients with more significant laxity, the classical neck lift is typically performed, often paired with a facelift for comprehensive rejuvenation. This technique tightens the muscles, removes excess skin, and sculpts a youthful neckline. With these advanced approaches, patients in Seattle can enjoy a refined jawline and a naturally rejuvenated look.
Ideal Candidates for a Neck Lift
Excess fat beneath the chin and along the neck
Visible platysma bands creating vertical lines
Lax or drooping jowls and neck skin
Mild to moderate wrinkling of the skin
Benefits of a Neck Lift
Resuspends soft tissues of the face and neck
Tightens the underlying neck muscles
Removes excess skin
Neck Lift Techniques
Neck Lift with Liposuction Only – for mild laxity and excess fat
Neck Lift with Platysmaplasty – tightens banded muscles, with or without liposuction
Classical Neck Lift – comprehensive tightening of muscles and removal of excess skin
Neck Lift Facts & Recovery
Length of Surgery: 1–5 hours
Back to Work:
4–7 days (liposuction only)
7–10 days (neck lift with platysmaplasty)
10–14 days (classical neck lift)
14–21 days (classical neck lift + fat grafting or laser)
Return to Exercise:
7–10 days (light cardio)
3–4 weeks (moderate activity)
6 weeks (strenuous exercise)
Recovery after Neck Lift Surgery
After a suction neck lift or a neck lift with platysmaplasty, you will return home the same day accompanied by a friend or family member. Following a classical neck lift, patients typically spend one night under the care of a private duty nurse and go home the next morning with support.
Most patients describe only mild discomfort, often more of a feeling of tightness beneath the chin due to correction of the platysma muscle. Swelling and bruising are expected and usually subside within two weeks, though recovery may take longer if the procedure is combined with a facelift, fat transfer, or laser treatment. A supportive chin and neck strap is typically worn for about two weeks, and sometimes longer depending on individual needs.
The final contour and feel are achieved around three months post-surgery. Dr. Phil Bellocchio will follow your recovery closely, seeing you regularly in the first weeks and months, and advising on skincare, sun protection, retinol, antioxidants, and nutrition to preserve and maximize your results.
The Neck Lift Procedure
At his Seattle practice, Dr. Phil Bellocchio performs neck lift surgery using techniques tailored to each patient’s needs.
For those with good skin tone, a suction-assisted neck lift can refine the jaw and neckline with just a tiny, hidden incision beneath the chin.
Patients with mild to moderate laxity and platysma muscle banding often benefit from a neck lift with platysmaplasty, sometimes paired with liposuction or direct fat removal. For more advanced cases with greater laxity, well-concealed incisions around the ears allow Dr. Bellocchio to tighten deep tissues, refine the muscles, and redrape the skin, creating a beautifully sculpted and youthful neck.
In cases where the chin is slightly weak or recessed, a chin implant can be combined with a neck lift to enhance jawline and neckline definition. Dr. Phil Bellocchio will work with you to select the neck lift technique best suited to your needs. Neck lift procedures are performed in his AAAASF-accredited surgical suite in Seattle.
Suction Neck Lift: approximately 1 hour
Neck Lift with Platysmaplasty (chin incision only): approximately 2.5–3 hours
Classical Neck Lift (often with facelift): approximately 4–5 hours
Real Patient Testimonials
“Thank you Dr. Phil Bellocchio and your professional staff.”
I have the highest praise for Dr. Phil Bellocchio and his exceptional team. As a nurse and healthcare administrator, I had very high expectations for facial plastic surgery and wanted the assurance of an excellent outcome—and that is exactly what I received.
— A.M. / Seattle
Neck Lift Related Procedures
Neck lift surgery is often performed in combination with other facial rejuvenation procedures.
A neck lift with liposuction, platysmaplasty, or the classical approach may be enhanced with chin augmentation to achieve a sharper, more sculpted jawline. For those seeking more complete rejuvenation, the procedure can be paired with a facelift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, fat transfer, or skin treatments such as laser resurfacing or chemical peels.
Most often, patients choose a neck lift together with a facelift, eyelid lift, and fat transfer to restore youthful balance across the face and neck.
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