Facial
Deep plane neck lift
A comprehensive deep plane neck lift that addresses skin, muscle, and deeper structures for a sculpted, lasting result.
Quick Facts
- Procedure time: Usually about 4 hours
- Anesthesia: General anesthesia
- Clinic stay: Same-day discharge or overnight stay
- Recovery: Around 2–3 weeks
- Back to social life: About 3 weeks
- Final result: Settles over several months
- Price: Determined after consultation
- Minimum age: From 18 years
What it is
For many patients, the neck is one of the first areas to show visible signs of aging. The jawline may become less defined, the skin beneath the chin may loosen, and the neck muscles can become more visible as vertical bands. In some patients, excess fat under the chin also contributes to a heavier or less defined neck contour.
A deep plane neck lift is a surgical procedure designed to improve the contour of the neck and jawline by addressing loose skin, deeper neck tissues, platysma bands, and, when needed, excess fat. The goal is to create a smoother, more defined, and naturally rejuvenated neck without an overly tight or artificial appearance.
At Skulpturkliniken, Dr. Matteo Amoroso individually plans every deep plane neck lift based on the patient’s anatomy, skin quality, degree of laxity, fat distribution, platysma muscle anatomy, jawline structure, and aesthetic goals.
Depending on the patient’s needs, a deep plane neck lift may involve tightening or repositioning the platysma muscle, removing excess skin, refining the area under the chin, and using liposuction when appropriate. Incisions are usually placed under the chin and/or around the ears in discreet locations to minimize visible scarring.
A deep plane neck lift can be performed alone or combined with other procedures, such as a facelift, deep-plane facelift, chin liposuction, eyelid surgery, brow lift, or facial fat grafting.
What Is the First Step?
The first step is a consultation at Skulpturkliniken with Dr. Matteo Amoroso. During the consultation, Dr. Amoroso will evaluate your neck, jawline, chin projection, skin quality, platysma muscle activity, fat distribution, and overall facial balance. He will also review your medical history, previous procedures, expectations, and personal goals.
You will receive clear information about:
- whether a deep plane neck lift is suitable for you
- whether liposuction or deeper neck refinement is needed
- whether a facelift should be combined for better jawline support
- how the procedure is performed
- expected recovery
- possible risks and limitations
- pricing and what is included
If surgery is appropriate, Dr. Amoroso will create an individualized surgical plan designed around your anatomy and goals.
What to Expect on the Day of Deep Plane Neck Lift Surgery
On the day of surgery, you will arrive at the surgical facility and be prepared by the medical team. Dr. Matteo Amoroso will review the surgical plan with you before the procedure begins.
A deep plane neck lift may be performed under general anesthesia or, in selected cases, local anesthesia with sedation, depending on the extent of surgery, patient preference, and medical safety.
The incision pattern depends on the patient’s anatomy and the surgical plan. Incisions may be placed under the chin, around the ears, or in other discreet locations. Through these incisions, Dr. Amoroso can tighten or reposition the platysma muscle, remove excess skin, refine deeper neck structures when indicated, and perform liposuction if excess fat is present.
The aim is to create a natural, defined neck and jawline while avoiding excessive tension on the skin.
Deep Plane Neck Lift Recovery
Recovery after a deep plane neck lift varies depending on the extent of surgery and whether additional procedures are performed at the same time.
Swelling, bruising, tightness, tenderness, and temporary numbness are expected during the early healing period. These symptoms gradually improve over the first days and weeks.
Patients are usually advised to:
- keep the head elevated during the early recovery period
- avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting
- take gentle walks to support circulation
- follow wound-care instructions carefully
- wear compression or support garments if recommended
- avoid smoking
- avoid sun exposure on healing scars
- stay hydrated and eat a nutritious, protein-rich diet
- attend all follow-up appointments
Sutures are removed according to the surgical plan. Many patients feel comfortable returning to light social or professional activities within two to three weeks, although healing varies between individuals.
The final result continues to refine over several months as swelling decreases, tissues settle, and scars mature.
At Skulpturkliniken, patients receive detailed postoperative instructions, direct access to Dr. Matteo Amoroso and the medical team, and unlimited follow-up controls during the first year.
Results: what it can and cannot achieve
A deep plane neck lift can offer several benefits for suitable patients:
- improved jawline definition
- reduction of loose or sagging neck skin
- tightening and refinement of platysma bands
- improved contour beneath the chin
- reduction of excess neck fat when liposuction is appropriate
- smoother transition between the face, jawline, and neck
- improved facial profile
- more balanced and refreshed facial appearance
The goal is not to create a visibly operated look, but to restore a cleaner, more elegant neck and jawline contour that fits naturally with the rest of the face.
Possible risks and complications
A deep plane neck lift is generally safe in experienced hands, but the deeper work carries the risks of neck surgery. Possible risks include:
- Bleeding or hematoma
- Infection
- Temporary or, rarely, permanent nerve weakness affecting the smile or lip
- Prolonged numbness or stiffness
- Contour irregularity
- Visible scars
- Skin healing problems, especially in smokers
The deeper dissection sits near important nerves, so surgeon experience matters. Smoking greatly raises healing risk, so smoking cessation is essential.
Who it suits
You may be a good candidate for a deep plane neck lift if you are bothered by one or more of the following:
- loose skin under the chin or along the neck
- reduced jawline definition
- sagging tissue beneath the jawline
- visible vertical neck bands
- excess fat under the chin or in the neck
- a “turkey neck” appearance
- neck aging that makes the face look older or heavier
- lack of separation between the chin, jawline, and neck
Good candidates should be in good general health, at a stable weight, and have realistic expectations about what surgery can achieve.
During your consultation, Dr. Matteo Amoroso will assess whether a deep plane neck lift alone is sufficient or whether a combined approach, such as a facelift with neck lift, deep-plane facelift, chin liposuction, or fat grafting, would provide a more balanced and long-lasting result.
Preserving what makes you, you
Real-time facial nerve monitoring during face and neck lift surgery
An extra layer of information. An extra layer of safety.
At Skulpturkliniken, your safety is our highest priority.
Advanced facial rejuvenation surgery requires precision, detailed anatomical knowledge and careful surgical judgement. During selected face and neck lift procedures, we add another layer of intraoperative awareness with NIM Vital™ facial nerve monitoring.
We are proud to be the first plastic surgery clinic in Sweden, and among a very small number of plastic surgery centres in Europe, to integrate NIM Vital™, an advanced intraoperative facial nerve monitoring system, into facial rejuvenation surgery.
What is NIM Vital™ facial nerve monitoring?
An additional sense during surgery
NIM Vital™ is an advanced intraoperative facial nerve monitoring system.
During face and neck lift surgery, small electrodes monitor electrical activity in facial muscles controlled by branches of the facial nerve. The system provides the surgeon with real-time visual and audible feedback while working within delicate facial anatomy.
When needed, nerve stimulation can also provide additional information when the identity of a structure is uncertain.
NIM Vital™ does not replace surgical expertise. It adds another layer of real-time information, complementing what the surgeon can see and feel with functional information during surgery.
Why facial nerve monitoring matters
Protecting expression. Supporting precision.
The facial nerve controls movements that are fundamental to expression, including smiling, closing the eyes, raising the eyebrows and moving the lips.
Advanced facelift techniques, like deep-plane and extended sub-SMAS facelift surgery, involve dissection within anatomical layers that may lie close to delicate facial nerve branches.
NIM Vital™ provides additional functional information while the operation is taking place, giving the surgeon:
- Real-time information about facial muscle activity
- Immediate feedback during delicate dissection
- Additional information when anatomy is uncertain
- An opportunity to reassess and adapt the surgical approach when needed
- Greater awareness beyond what can be seen and felt alone
An extra layer of information. An extra layer of safety.
Why Skulpturkliniken uses NIM Vital™
Because safety comes from multiple layers working together.
Our approach combines:
- Surgical experience and detailed anatomical knowledge
- Individual surgical planning and clinical judgement
- Meticulous technique and controlled dissection
- Dedicated instruments for specific stages of surgery
- Real-time facial nerve monitoring
NIM Vital™ adds another layer by providing functional information during the operation itself.
If meaningful technology can give our surgical team additional information that may contribute to safer, more controlled surgery, we believe our patients should benefit from it.
Because your safety is our highest priority.
The science behind NIM Vital™
A 2026 prospective comparative study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery evaluated Nerve Integrity Monitoring during extended sub-SMAS facelift surgery in 200 patients.
Temporary facial nerve weakness
0% with NIM vs 6% without NIM, p = 0.029
Median sub-SMAS dissection time
32.86 minutes with NIM vs 63.5 minutes without NIM, p < 0.001
The results are encouraging and support the potential role of intraoperative facial nerve monitoring as an additional tool during advanced facelift surgery. Study findings relate to the specific population and surgical protocol studied and do not guarantee an individual outcome.
Scientific reference: Wongkietkachorn A, Hah WWH, Wongkietkachorn N. Use of Nerve Integrity Monitoring (NIM) in Facelifts. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Published online May 5, 2026. DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000013167 · PMID: 42085580
Advanced technology. Expert judgement.
NIM Vital™ does not replace experience, anatomical knowledge or surgical judgement.
It provides another layer of information when every detail matters.
Natural harmony. Surgical excellence. Safety without compromise.
Why Skulpturkliniken
Facial Surgery by Dr. Matteo Amoroso
Dr. Matteo Amoroso, MD, PhD, is a senior consultant in plastic surgery with extensive experience in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
His background includes advanced international surgical training at several world-leading institutions and highly specialised surgical centres. Through fellowships in microsurgery and supermicrosurgery in Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, he gained exceptional experience in complex tissue reconstruction, precision surgery, and advanced anatomical techniques.
Dr. Amoroso also worked for several years at Karolinska University Hospital, where he performed advanced microsurgical reconstruction of the head and neck. These complex procedures required meticulous planning, detailed anatomical knowledge, and a high level of technical precision.
This reconstructive background has profoundly shaped his approach to aesthetic facial surgery. His work is founded on a deep understanding of facial anatomy, careful surgical execution, patient safety, and the creation of natural-looking, harmonious results.
His philosophy is simple: reveal, do not reinvent. The purpose of facial surgery is not to change your identity, but to restore balance, definition, and freshness while preserving the individual characteristics that make your face uniquely yours.
A Refined and Natural Approach to Facial Rejuvenation
Endoscopic facelift surgery requires more than technical ability. It demands a comprehensive understanding of facial anatomy, refined aesthetic judgment, surgical precision, and respect for the patient’s natural identity.
At Skulpturkliniken, facelift surgery is performed by Dr. Matteo Amoroso using an individualised and anatomically based approach. His focus is on elegant, balanced results that restore facial definition and freshness without creating a tight, pulled, or overoperated appearance. Successful facial rejuvenation requires the face to be considered as a whole. The cheeks, jawline, neck, eyelids, eyebrows, skin quality, and facial volume are closely connected and influence one another. Treating one area in isolation without considering the overall facial balance may produce an incomplete or disharmonious result.
For this reason, every facial procedure at Skulpturkliniken is planned around your individual anatomy, facial proportions, tissue quality, and personal goals. The intention is to enhance your strongest features, soften visible signs of ageing, and preserve what makes your face recognisably yours.
You should still look like yourself, only fresher, more defined, and more in harmony with how you feel.
A Relationship Built on Trust
Choosing a facial surgeon is an important and deeply personal decision. The relationship between you and your surgeon should be founded on open and transparent communication, realistic expectations, and strong mutual trust. This relationship is an essential part of a safe and successful surgical experience.
Dr. Amoroso’s approach is calm, honest, and attentive. From the first consultation, the focus is on understanding your concerns and helping you make a well-informed decision. He will explain what can realistically be achieved, which surgical technique may be most appropriate, and whether facial surgery is genuinely the right option for your anatomy and goals.
Each patient is personally guided through every stage of the process, from the initial consultation and surgical planning to the operation, recovery, and long-term follow-up. His aim is to achieve a result that feels natural, restores confidence, and contributes positively to the patient’s quality of life.
Patients choose Dr. Amoroso not only because of his qualifications, international experience, reconstructive background, and refined eye for facial balance, but also because of the personal attention he gives to every individual. Complications, questions, or worries may arise. That’s part of being human but you will never face them alone. Whether it's a moment of concern, an unusual symptom, or simply the need to speak to someone, we are behind you.
What Does a Deep Plane Neck Lift Cost?
The cost of a deep plane neck lift depends on the extent of the procedure, the technique used, anesthesia, surgical time, and whether additional procedures are combined, such as a neck lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, facial fat grafting, or laser resurfacing.
Facial surgery requires precision, anatomical knowledge, experience, safety, and a refined aesthetic eye. Every procedure is individually planned, and the final price is discussed clearly during consultation after Dr. Matteo Amoroso has assessed your anatomy, goals, and surgical needs.
All surgical prices include one of the most extensive, transparent, and safe warranty programs. The price is designed to be comprehensive and includes everything related to the operation, from consultation and surgical planning to the procedure itself, compression garment when applicable, direct access to Dr. Matteo Amoroso and the medical team, and unlimited follow-up controls during the first year.
Safety and Trust
When considering deep plane neck lift surgery, price should not be the only factor.
Safety is central to every step of the surgical journey. At Skulpturkliniken, safety isn't a luxury, it's the foundation of everything we do. We have created an environment where accessibility, personal connection, and full transparency are not privileges, but standards. Your Surgeon will be your closest point of contact. We understand that aesthetic surgery is a personal journey, sometimes even life-changing. We have built a model where you don't just meet a surgeon, you build a trust-based, continuous relationship with him. From your first consultation to long after your recovery, your surgeon is personally available to you. You will never find yourself speaking to a call center or an automated message. Need guidance, reassurance, or a second opinion, we will be there not as a favor, but as a part of our philosophy.
Your Treatment Includes:
Choosing Skulpturkliniken means choosing a complete experience with no compromises.
Our pricing is fully transparent and published openly on our website, what you see is what you pay, with no hidden fees or additional charges.
- Extensive first consultation with Dr. Matteo Amoroso
- Eventual additional preoperative consultation with Dr. Matteo Amoroso
- Detailed assessment and individualized surgical planning
- 3D simulation
- Careful evaluation of whether surgery is the right option
- Preoperative preparation guidance
- Surgery in a safe and controlled surgical environment
- Anesthesia
- Compression garments
- Unlimited postoperative follow-up visits during the first year
- Direct access to the surgeon and nursing team
- Digital access to your medical records through Adoreal®
- Aesthetic care program
- Patient insurance through Folksam
- Long-term postoperative support
- One of the most extensive, transparent, and safe warranty programs.
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