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title: "Direct Neck Lift Sydney"
url: https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/direct-neck-lift/
date: 2026-05-17
modified: 2026-06-27
author: "Dr Scott J Turner"
description: "A direct neck lift is a targeted surgical procedure performed through a short incision placed beneath the chin, usually within or near the natural submental crease. In selected patients, the..."
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# Direct Neck Lift Sydney

A direct neck lift is a targeted surgical procedure performed through a short incision placed beneath the chin, usually within or near the natural submental crease. In selected patients, the approach can address central neck fullness, localised submental fat, central platysmal banding, and modest skin laxity. The term itself is used in different ways by different surgeons. Some apply it to direct excision techniques that leave a vertical scar on the front of the neck. The approach described on this page is different. The incision sits under the chin, not on the front of the neck.

Dr Scott J Turner is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) practising from Bondi Junction and Manly in Sydney. He performs direct neck lift only in patients whose anatomy and skin quality suit a limited submental approach, and recommends a different procedure where the broader anatomy calls for one. This page explains the terminology, who direct neck lift is and is not appropriate for, what to expect through surgery and recovery, and how it compares to other neck procedures.