Treatments
Neck lift in India
Quick answer
A neck lift tightens loose neck skin and muscle bands and can remove fat under the chin. Scars run around the earlobe and behind the ear, sometimes with a small one under the chin. Plan about 10 days in India.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team · Last updated 2026-10-24
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At a glance
Neck ageing shows as loose skin, vertical bands from the platysma muscle and fat under the jaw. Many people want only the neck treated without a full facelift.
The surgeon tightens the platysma muscle in the centre and at the sides, removes or repositions fat, and redrapes skin. It is often combined with a lower facelift for a smooth jawline.
How this approach differs
Plan 10 days. NHS guidance suggests waiting 7 to 10 days after facial cosmetic procedures before flying, and stitches behind the ears are usually removed around a week. A chin strap compression garment is worn for some days, then at night. Avoid turning your head sharply and heavy lifting in the first weeks. Keep the neck scars out of direct sun for several months.
Who needs neck lift
- Turkey neck or loose skin under the jaw
- Visible neck bands
- Fat under the chin with skin laxity
- Blurred jawline
How it is done
- General anaesthesia or sedation
- A short cut under the chin to tighten the central muscle
- Incisions around and behind the ears
- Skin is lifted, excess removed and closed
- A drain and head dressing may be applied
Before you travel to India
- Front and profile photos with chin level
- History of smoking, which raises skin-flap risk
- Blood pressure under good control
Recovery and flying home
- One night in hospital often
- Tightness and numbness in the neck
- Bruising for about two weeks
- Work after 10 to 14 days
Risks
- Bleeding under the skin (haematoma)
- Skin numbness
- Visible scars
- Nerve injury affecting lower lip movement
- Irregular contour
Alternatives
- Chin liposuction for fat with good skin tone
- Botulinum toxin for neck bands
- Full facelift if jowls are also heavy
Hospitals in India for neck lift
- Medanta - The MedicityDelhi NCR
- Artemis HospitalDelhi NCR
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research InstituteMumbai
- Indraprastha Apollo HospitalsDelhi NCR
- BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalDelhi NCR
- Continental HospitalsHyderabad
- Aster CMI HospitalBengaluru
- Apollo Health City, Jubilee HillsHyderabad
Specialists
Dr Aditya AggarwalMedanta - The Medicity, Gurugram
Dr Sunil ChoudharyMax Super Speciality Hospital, Saket- Prof V B Narayana MurthyKauvery Hospital, Alwarpet
Dr Arul Mozhi MangaiKauvery Hospital- Dr Sathish ManivelKauvery Hospital
Dr Vipul NandaFortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Frequently asked questions
Is a neck lift the same as a facelift?
No. A neck lift focuses below the jaw. Many people combine both if jowls are also present.
Will I wear a bandage on the flight?
Usually not by the time you fly, but a light chin strap is often worn at night.
How long do results last?
Many years, though ageing continues slowly.
Sources
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-24. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices
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