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Best Neck Lift Surgeons in Utah
The neck often ages faster than the face, and a well-done neck lift can be the single most rejuvenating procedure for the right patient. These Utah specialists treat the neck as its own anatomical problem, not an afterthought to a facelift.
- Typical Utah cost
- $8,000–$20,000
- Surgeons ranked
- 7 facial specialists
- Editor's №1
- Dr. Steven Mobley
- Also called
- platysmaplasty, deep neck lift
The 7 best neck lift surgeons in Utah
Editorial order · methodology
- 01
Dr. Steven R. Mobley, MD
Mobley MD Facial Plastic Surgery · Millcreek (Salt Lake City)
Utah's most recognized facial-only surgeon, with a national reputation in rhinoplasty and otoplasty.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Former Director of Facial Plastic Surgery, University of Utah
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- 02
Dr. Scott K. Thompson, MD
Utah Facial Plastics · Draper & Layton
Founder of Utah Facial Plastics and one of the state's busiest facelift and rhinoplasty surgeons.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Founder of Utah Facial Plastics (2006)
- Deep plane facelift and rhinoplasty focus
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 03
Dr. Douglas Henstrom, MD
Utah Facial Plastics · Draper & Layton
Mayo Clinic and Harvard trained facial surgeon with a reconstructive pedigree.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Mayo Clinic residency
- Harvard / Mass Eye and Ear fellowship
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 04
Dr. P. Daniel Ward, MD
Ward MD Facial Plastic Surgery / Form · Salt Lake City
Academic-trained rhinoplasty and facelift surgeon who built one of Salt Lake's largest aesthetic groups.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Utah
- Founder of Form Surgery Center and Form Med Spa
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 05
Dr. James P. Manning, MD
Utah Facial Plastics / Manning Facial Plastic Surgery · Bountiful & Draper
Quatela-fellowship-trained facelift surgeon and hair restoration specialist serving Davis County.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Fellowship with Dr. Vito Quatela
- Facelift and hair restoration focus
- Region
- Davis County
- Certified
- Double board
- 06
Dr. John B. Bitner, MD
Bitner Facial Plastic Surgery · Layton
The only Utah surgeon fellowship-trained in both facial plastic surgery and hair restoration.
- ABFPRS board certified
- Mayo Clinic residency
- Dual fellowship: facial plastics and hair restoration
- Region
- Davis County
- Certified
- Double board
- 07
Dr. Amir Allak, MD
Aspen Facial Plastic Surgery · Riverton
Face-and-neck-only surgeon bringing cosmetic and functional expertise to Riverton and the southwest valley.
- Face and neck only practice
- Cosmetic and functional nasal surgery
- Southwest Salt Lake County location
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Board certified
01 · Overview
About neck lift
A neck lift tightens the platysma muscle bands, removes or repositions fat under the chin (including deep fat and, in some cases, the submandibular glands) and trims loose skin. A deep neck lift addresses structures beneath the muscle for patients with a heavy or obtuse neck angle. It is commonly combined with a facelift or chin augmentation.
02 · Candidates
Who this is for
- Visible vertical neck bands, loose skin or a double chin unresponsive to weight loss
- Younger patients with a full neck who only need fat removal and muscle tightening
- Facelift patients who want the jawline and neck addressed together
03 · Cost
What it costs in Utah
$8,000 to $20,000
Isolated neck lift is less than a full facelift; a deep neck lift with gland reduction sits at the higher end.
04 · Recovery
The timeline
A compression garment is worn for about a week. Most patients are back to work in 10 to 14 days with the neck feeling tight for several weeks.
05 · Choosing
How to choose a neck lift surgeon
- Experience with deep neck structures (deep fat, digastric, submandibular glands), not just liposuction
- Ability to assess whether a chin implant would improve the neck angle
- Results photos showing the profile view at rest
Questions, answered
01What is the difference between a neck lift and a facelift?
A facelift treats the cheeks, jowls and jawline; a neck lift treats the area under the chin and the front of the neck. Many patients need both, but a younger patient with only neck fullness may need a neck lift alone.
02How long does a neck lift last?
A surgical neck lift typically lasts 10 years or more. Skin quality, weight stability and sun protection influence longevity.
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