A face and neck lift is a comprehensive facial rejuvenation procedure that restores definition to the lower face and neck by lifting and repositioning the underlying tissues, tightening the supporting muscles and removing excess skin. It is designed to address jowls, a softened jawline, deep facial folds and loose skin of the neck, creating natural-looking, long-lasting results that cannot be achieved with non-surgical treatments alone.
Rather than simply tightening the skin, modern face and neck lift surgery focuses on repositioning the deeper Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System (SMAS). By lifting this supportive tissue layer, the procedure restores youthful facial contours while avoiding an overly tight or operated appearance. Every procedure is tailored to your individual anatomy and pattern of ageing, ensuring results that look refreshed, balanced and naturally you.
Suitability is determined during a comprehensive facial assessment. Generally, good candidates are experiencing significant skin laxity in the lower face and neck and are concerned by the appearance of jowls or a heavy jawline caused by loose skin. Candidates are in good overall health and at a stable weight, and are non-smokers, since smoking significantly impairs the healing process for facial flaps.
Mr Sadideen employs advanced techniques to ensure stability and discretion. The SMAS lift is the standard for mid-to-lower face lifting, involving the tightening of the underlying muscular layer. A neck lift, or platysmaplasty, tightens the midline neck muscles to eliminate vertical bands and sharpen the neck angle. Incisions are placed discreetly, typically starting in the temple hairline, continuing around the front of the ear, and ending behind the ear in the lower scalp.
This layered approach addresses the underlying structures rather than simply tightening skin, giving results that look natural and age gracefully over time. Scars are carefully positioned within the hairline and natural creases of the ear, becoming increasingly difficult to detect as they mature and settle over the following months.
Mr Hazim Sadideen is a board-certified and FRCS-qualified consultant plastic surgeon specialising in aesthetic, reconstructive and regenerative plastic surgery. His approach is grounded in clinical evidence, meticulous surgical technique and personalised planning.
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Facial surgery recovery requires patience, but most patients are surprised by the lack of significant pain. In the initial forty-eight hours, a supportive facial bandage is worn, with some bruising and swelling expected. Most sutures are removed within the first one to two weeks, and many patients feel socially ready to go out with light camouflage makeup or a scarf at day ten to fourteen. Strenuous exercise or heavy lifting should be avoided for four to six weeks to prevent swelling. While you look refreshed quickly, the final refined contours settle over three to six months.
As with any surgery, a face and neck lift carries risks that are discussed openly during consultation. These include changes in skin sensation, scarring, asymmetry, infection, haematoma, and, in rare cases, temporary or permanent changes to facial nerve function. These risks are minimised through careful patient selection, meticulous technique and structured aftercare.
To achieve total facial harmony, a face and neck lift is often combined with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) to refresh tired-looking eyes, fat grafting to restore lost volume to the temples or under-eye area using your own natural fat, or a brow lift to address a heavy forehead or drooping brows.
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