The Deep Neck Lift in Antibes

The Deep Neck Lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to restore a smooth, taut, and well-defined neck by addressing the deep structures responsible for sagging. This advanced technique corrects muscle laxity, excess fat or glandular tissue, and redefines the neck-chin angle for a natural and long-lasting result.

Based in Antibes, Dr. Roman Merle serves patients throughout the French Riviera, including Nice, Cannes, and the surrounding areas, offering a personalized approach tailored to each patient’s anatomy.

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Duration

2 to 3 hours, depending on the procedures involved.

Recovery time

Moderate swelling and bruising for 10 to 15 days.
Temporary sensation of tightness in the neck.
Wearing a compression bandage for a few days.
Return to social activities: 10 to 14 days.

Results

Significantly redesigned neck.
Sleeker, more youthful profile.

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What is a Deep Neck Lift?

TheDeep Neck Lift is an advanced cosmetic surgery technique designed torestore a smooth, taut, and well-defined neck byaddressing the underlying anatomical structures responsible for sagging.

Unlike superficial lifts limited to the skin, the Deep Neck Lift comprehensively corrects:

  • muscle laxity (platysma),
  • deep fat deposits,
  • hypertrophy of the digastric muscles,
  • excess volume of the submandibular gland,

allowing fora lasting redefinition of the neck-chin angle.

Benefits of a deep neck lift

  • Clear redefinition of the neck-chin angle
  • Natural and long-lasting results
  • Complete correction of the underlying causes of sagging
  • Significant improvement in the profile
  • Option to treat the neck alone, without a facelift
 

Indications for the Deep Neck Lift

This procedure is particularly recommended to correct:

  • Asagging neck, even with good skin quality
  • A diminished neck-chin angle
  • Visible platysmal bands
  • Persistent excess volume under the chin
  • A “heavy neck” appearance despite a slim figure
  • Isolated neck laxity in patients, sometimes young

It is suitablefor bothwomen and men, generally starting at age 40, but may be indicated earlier depending on the patient’s anatomy.

The technical steps of the Deep Neck Lift

Submental Approach

Ashort, discreet incision under the chinprovides direct access to the deep structures of the neck, ensuring precise and controlled correction.

Platysmaplasty (or platymaraphia)

The platysma muscle istightened and repositioned along the midline, eliminating vertical bands and restoring a smooth, taut appearance to the neck.

Reduction of the digastric muscles

In cases of hypertrophy, apartial resection of the anterior digastric musclesis performed to slim the submental region and improve the contour of the neck.

Submandibular Gland Reduction

When the gland is enlarged or sagging, acareful partial reductionis performed to prevent any persistent protrusion and achieve a harmonious result.

Procedure

1. Preoperative consultation

During your consultation inAntibes, we will perform a detailed analysis of your neck:

  • skin condition,
  • position of the platysma,
  • glandular and muscular volume,
  • overall facial-neck balance.

We also welcome patients fromNice, Cannes, and the surrounding areas.
Apersonalized surgical planis developed based on your anatomy and aesthetic goals.

2. Anesthesia

The Deep Neck Lift is performed under:

  • general anesthesia, most often,
  • or local anesthesia with sedation in selected cases.

3. Procedure

  • Discreet submental incision
  • Controlled deep dissection
  • Medial platysmaplasty
  • Reduction of the digastric muscles if necessary
  • Partial reduction of the submandibular gland if indicated

Procedure duration: approximately 2 to 3 hours, depending on associated procedures.

4. Postoperative complications

  • Moderate swelling and bruising for 10 to 15 days
  • Temporary sensation of neck tightness
  • Wearing a compression bandage for a few days
  • Return to social activities: 10 to 14 days

Expected results

  • A clearly redefined neck
  • A defined and harmonious neck-to-chin angle
  • Disappearance of platysmal bands
  • Refined and rejuvenated profile

Results arelong-lasting, oftenlasting more than 10 years, depending on tissue quality and lifestyle.

Why choose our clinic for your deep neck lift in Antibes, Nice, or Cannes?

Expertise in deep neck surgery
Proficiency in advanced Deep Neck Lift techniques and anatomical neck surgery.

Personalized Approach
Every neck is different: the procedure is tailored to the structures responsible for the sagging.

Rigorous monitoring
Attentive support before, during, and after the procedure to ensure a safe and optimal outcome.

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Dr Merle’s practice, located in Antibes and covering Nice and Cannes, offers you personalized care. Treat yourself to natural, lasting results with complete peace of mind.

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