Face &
Neck Lift
The most comprehensive single procedure for facial and neck rejuvenation — addressing jowling, deep nasolabial folds, neck laxity, and platysmal banding simultaneously for lasting, natural results.
What Is a Face & Neck Lift?
✓ Medically reviewed by Dr. Andre Y. Levesque, MD · Board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) · Last reviewed October 25, 2025
A face and neck lift combines comprehensive facial rejuvenation with dedicated neck correction in a single, coordinated procedure. While a facelift alone addresses the face and may partially improve the neck, a combined face and neck lift targets both regions simultaneously — delivering the most complete lower-face and neck rejuvenation available.
Dr. Andre Y. Levesque performs this procedure in Austin, TX, using his deep plane technique, which releases and repositions the SMAS layer and deep facial ligaments rather than simply tightening skin. When combined with dedicated platysmaplasty (neck muscle tightening), the result is comprehensive, harmonious rejuvenation from the midface through the neck — with results that look natural, not surgical.
Common concerns addressed include: sagging jowls, deep nasolabial folds, midface descent, loose neck skin, platysmal banding ("turkey neck"), and submental fat. Many patients also add facial fat grafting or eyelid surgery to complete their rejuvenation in a single recovery period.
Results typically last 10–15 years. For patients who want the most comprehensive, lasting result with a single recovery period, the face and neck lift is the gold standard.
Comprehensive Rejuvenation. One Recovery.
Combining face and neck correction in a single procedure is not simply additive — it is synergistic. Addressing both regions simultaneously ensures seamless transitions, harmonious contours, and a single recovery rather than two. Dr. Levesque plans and executes each combined procedure as a unified rejuvenation strategy.
His deep plane technique applied across both face and neck produces results that look fundamentally younger rather than surgically altered. The face is repositioned structurally; the neck is tightened functionally. Most patients describe looking like a naturally refreshed version of themselves — a decade or more younger.
What to Expect
From your first consultation to your final result, here's how the process works at Levesque Plastic Surgery.
Consultation
Dr. Levesque evaluates your face and neck anatomy together, determines the extent of deep plane work needed, and discusses whether to combine with fat grafting, eyelid surgery, or other procedures for optimal results.
Surgery Day
Performed in our Austin surgical suite over 4–6 hours. Incisions are concealed within the hairline and around the ear. Most patients go home the same day with a caregiver and detailed post-op instructions.
Recovery & Results
Rest for 10–14 days. Bruising and swelling peak at days 3–5 and resolve significantly within 2–3 weeks. Most patients are socially presentable at 3 weeks; final settled results appear at 3–6 months.
Face & Neck Lift Before & After
All photos are of Dr. Levesque's own patients, presented with permission. Hover each card to see the after.
Am I a Candidate?
Here's a general guide — Dr. Levesque will assess your candidacy personally at consultation.
Good Candidates Typically Have:
- Jowling and sagging along the jawline
- Deep nasolabial folds and midface descent
- Neck skin laxity, banding, or excess submental fat
- Good overall health and stable weight for 6+ months
- Non-smoker or willing to quit ≥4 weeks before surgery
- Desire for comprehensive rejuvenation in a single procedure
Factors That May Affect Candidacy:
- Active smoking — significantly increases complication and healing risk
- Uncontrolled hypertension or bleeding disorders
- Planned significant weight change after surgery
- Unrealistic expectations — surgery rejuvenates, not transforms
What Does a Face & Neck Lift Cost?
The cost of a combined face and neck lift at Levesque Plastic Surgery reflects the complexity of the procedure — typically longer surgical time and more technical work than either procedure alone.
Dr. Levesque provides a complete, transparent quote at your consultation covering surgeon, facility, and anesthesia fees. There are no hidden charges.
For patients considering combining procedures (e.g., adding fat grafting or eyelid surgery), a combined quote is more efficient than pricing each separately. Financing through CareCredit, Alphaeon, Cherry, and PatientFi is available.
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What Patients Say
Dr. Andre Y. Levesque, MD
Dr. Levesque's combined face and neck lift represents the fullest expression of his deep plane philosophy: comprehensive structural rejuvenation that produces results lasting a decade or more. Every combined procedure is planned as a unified aesthetic strategy, not two separate operations.
His experience with the deep plane technique across hundreds of facial cases means that even complex combined procedures are executed with precision and consistency — producing results his patients describe as life-changing.
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