Combining Facelifts and Neck Lifts: When Is Doing Both the Right Choice?

If you’re considering getting a facelift, you want to make sure the process delivers what you expect. If you’re going to go through the involved procedure and recovery time, you want results. 

That’s why experienced plastic surgeons like Rafael C. Cabrera, MD, FACS, often recommend combining a facelift with a neck lift. This way, the rejuvenation you get from your facelift continues down onto your neck, giving you a consistently youthful appearance. 

At Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton, Dr. Cabrera and our team can help you decide if a combination procedure would be best for you. We talk with you about your desired outcome to make a personalized plan to move you toward your aesthetic goals.  

When to combine a facelift and necklift

We may recommend combining the two procedures if you’re already bothered by the signs of aging on your neck. Some leading indicators that you’re a good candidate for a neck lift include:

• Banding along your neck
• Jowls
• Excess fat under your chin
• Loose skin on your neck

If any of that sounds familiar, it might bother you more after a facelift. Once your face is rejuvenated, those visible signs of aging on your neck may look more pronounced by contrast. 

By combining your facelift with a neck lift, Dr. Cabrera can make sure you get a cohesive look with uniform rejuvenation. As an added benefit, doing both procedures at once is often more cost-effective and means you only have to go through one recovery period. 

Combining both face and neck care with less downtime

If you’re interested in getting both a face and neck lift but you’re daunted by the potential recovery period, we’d like to introduce you to TheSmarterLift™. Developed by Dr. Cabrera, this shorter, less aggressive procedure lifts your face and defines the jawline and neck. 

TheSmarterLift doesn’t deliver the full results of traditional facelift surgery paired with a neck lift. It does, however, give you a way to transform your appearance with a cost-effective procedure. Plus, TheSmarterLift typically comes with just half of the downtime of a traditional facelift. 

Finding what’s right for you

At the end of the day, there’s no one-size-fits-all procedure we recommend. Instead, the right option completely depends on your unique skin, the signs of aging that bother you, and your cosmetic goals.

Dr. Cabrera and our team offer consultations to help you arrive at the right approach for your unique needs and wants. Whichever route you choose, you can rest easy knowing you’re in good hands. To get a feel for Dr. Cabrera’s work, check out our before-and-after galleries for facelifts and neck lifts. 

When you’re ready to set up your own consultation, call our team in Boca Raton, Florida, today. We’re here to help you start exploring the best options for you.