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title: "Deep Neck Lift"
url: https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/deep-neck-lift/
date: 2025-10-27
modified: 2026-07-03
author: "Dr Scott J Turner"
description: "A deep neck lift is a surgical procedure that addresses neck fullness arising from structures sitting beneath the platysma muscle, rather than the superficial skin and fat layers treated by..."
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# Deep Neck Lift

A deep neck lift is a surgical procedure that addresses neck fullness arising from structures sitting beneath the platysma muscle, rather than the superficial skin and fat layers treated by a standard neck lift. The structures involved can include subplatysmal fat, bulky anterior digastric muscles, prominent submandibular glands, and the deep cervical fascia. When these structures are contributing to the contour concern, a surface-level neck lift will leave residual fullness even when technically well performed. A deep neck lift treats the cause rather than the appearance.

Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) practising from Bondi Junction and Manly in Sydney. He performs deep neck lift as a standalone procedure in selected patients, more often in combination with facelift surgery, and as a revision option for patients dissatisfied with previous standard neck lift or liposuction. This page explains what deep neck lift addresses, who it is appropriate for, how it differs from other neck procedures, and what to expect through surgery and recovery.