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Neck Lift in Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London
A smoother, more defined neck and jawline
Neck lift surgery with Mr Siva Kumar tightens loose skin and muscle bands and refines the area under the chin, for a jawline that looks like yours, just less tired.
At a glance
What is a neck lift?
Treating the neck as well as the skin
A neck lift (lower rhytidectomy) improves loose, sagging skin of the neck, sometimes called a “turkey neck”. As we age, the skin loses elasticity and the thin platysma muscle in the neck separates into visible bands.
Through small incisions behind the ears and, where needed, a short one under the chin, Mr Kumar tightens the muscle, removes excess fat and skin, and re-drapes the neck smoothly.
A neck lift can be done on its own, but it is often combined with a facelift so the face and neck match.
A neck lift can help with
- Loose or crepey neck skin
- Vertical muscle bands in the neck
- Fullness or fat under the chin
- A blurred angle between jaw and neck
What it won’t do
- Treat jowls or the mid-face on its own
- Change skin texture or fine lines
- Prevent the neck from continuing to age
Improve skin quality too
Neck lift and skin treatment
A neck lift tightens the muscle and removes loose skin. Radiofrequency microneedling or CO₂ laser can improve crepey neck skin that surgery alone does not change.
How surgery and skin treatments fit together · Radiofrequency microneedling
Options
Tailored to your neck
Neck lift with muscle tightening
The platysma bands are tightened through a small incision under the chin, and the skin is lifted and trimmed behind the ears.
- Best for: visible bands and loose skin
Neck liposuction
Where the skin is still firm and the problem is fat under the chin, liposuction alone may be enough.
- Best for: fullness under the chin with good skin tone
Face and neck lift
Combines a facelift with a neck lift so the jawline, jowls and neck are treated together.
- Best for: ageing of both the lower face and neck
Watch & read
Everything you need to know, in one place
Patient guide
Neck lift: your patient guide
A detailed booklet written by Mr Kumar. It explains the procedure in depth, how to prepare, every risk and complication, and how to look after yourself afterwards.
Opens as a booklet you can flick through. Your copy is also given to you at consultation.
Your journey
Your step-by-step journey
Your journey starts the moment you get in touch. From your first enquiry to your final check-up, you deal with the same small team, and you will always feel listened to, informed and never rushed.
Get in touch
Call, email or send an enquiry. Our team replies promptly and personally, and finds a time and clinic that suit you.
There is no pressure and no sales script. Tell us a little about what prompted you to get in touch, and we will make sure your consultation is with the right person for you.
Consultation
An unhurried, face-to-face appointment with Mr Kumar himself, who will be your surgeon from start to finish.
He listens to what you would like to change, examines you, explains every option, including non-surgical ones and doing nothing, and gives you an honest view of the likely result.
Time to decide
You receive a written plan, a clear quote and your patient guide, then take as long as you need.
A second consultation is included before surgery, and there is a cooling-off period of at least two weeks. Bring someone with you, ask anything, and change your mind at any point.
Day of treatment
Surgery takes two to three hours under general anaesthetic, and most people stay one night in hospital. A supportive chin strap or dressing is worn at first.
He will see you beforehand to go through the plan and answer last-minute questions, and you will have clear instructions and a number to call once you go home.
Aftercare and follow-up
Reviews at each stage of your recovery, with support 24 hours a day whenever you need it.
Follow-up appointments are included in your package price, and continue until you have healed and are happy with how things have settled. Stitches are removed after about a week.
Recovery
Healing, step by step
Everyone heals at their own pace. This is a typical recovery, and Mr Kumar will give you a personal plan.
Swelling and tightness are normal. Keep your head raised and wear your support garment as advised.
Stitches are removed and bruising starts to fade.
Most people return to desk work and driving.
Return to exercise. The neck feels less tight.
Swelling settles fully and the scars soften.
Patient results
Before & after
Photographs are shared only with each patient’s written consent. Everyone is different, so individual results vary.
More patient results coming soon
In the meantime, Mr Kumar can show you results for patients with similar concerns during your consultation.
Patient reviews
In their own words
194 verified reviews on Doctify
90 verified reviews on Top Doctors
90 reviews on Top Doctors
The difference is amazing and I’m very happy with the results. I can’t thank Mr Kumar enough for giving me my self confidence back, I felt very down and always looked tired before my op.
Mr.Kumar is very approachable,he goes through all you need to know about your procedure and after care,would recommend him and will definitely will be back if I need any more cosmetic procedures
I cannot recommend Mr Kumar highly enough. From the first consultation, to the procedure and aftercare. His attention to detail was everything I could have hoped for, and his total honesty explaining the achievable results. He not only is a fabulous surgeon, but takes such pride in his work and invests time and interest in the person. …
Safety
Risks and staying safe
All surgery carries some risk. Mr Kumar will go through these with you in detail, and the patient guide covers them in full, so you can make an informed decision.
Possible risks
- Bleeding or a collection of blood (haematoma)
- Infection
- Temporary numbness of the neck and ears
- Rarely, nerve injury affecting the lower lip
- Visible or thickened scarring
- Irregularities or asymmetry
- Blood clots and anaesthetic risks
Lowering your risk
- Tell us about all medicines and supplements, especially blood thinners
- Stop smoking and vaping well before and after surgery
- Follow your aftercare plan and attend every follow-up
- Call us at any time if something does not feel right
Fees
Guide price from£11,500
Self-pay consultations £250.
One package price. No hidden surprises.
If you go ahead, you receive a single package price covering your whole journey, so you know exactly what you are paying before you commit. It usually includes:
- Your surgeon’s fee
- Anaesthetist’s fee
- Hospital and theatre fees
- Follow-up consultations
- Aftercare, with 24/7 support
- A clear written quote
FAQs
Your questions, answered
Do I need a facelift as well?
Not always. If your concern is mainly the neck, a neck lift alone may be enough. If you also have jowls or mid-face sagging, combining it with a facelift gives a more balanced result.
Where are the scars?
Behind the ears, along the hairline, and sometimes a small scar hidden in the crease under the chin.
How long will the result last?
Results are long-lasting, typically many years, although the neck will continue to age naturally.
When can I go back to work?
Most people are back at desk work after two to three weeks.
Neck lift: what is the guide price?
The guide price starts from £11,500. Your final fee depends on your treatment plan and choice of hospital, and is confirmed in a written quote after consultation. Self-pay consultations cost £250.
Is it covered by insurance?
Cosmetic treatment is not usually covered by health insurance. Where there is a medical reason, it may be. Insurers will need Mr Kumar’s full name, Siva Kumar Veeramani, and GMC number 6114710.
Ask the expert
Questions answered
Longer answers from Mr Kumar to questions patients often ask about this treatment.
Deep plane vs SMAS facelift: what is the difference?
How deep plane and SMAS facelifts differ, which lasts longer, recovery, risks and cost, and why the plan matters more than the name of the technique.
Read the answer →
When can I drive after a facelift?
Most people can drive again two to three weeks after a facelift. Why it takes that long, a simple checklist to tell when you are ready, and how a neck lift, eyelid surgery or a mini facelift change the timing.
Read the answer →
Locations
Where to have your neck lift in Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Your consultation and follow-up appointments with Mr Siva Kumar are at The Ü Clinic in Sevenoaks, Kent, or The Ü Clinic in Oxted, Surrey. Your surgery takes place at one of his partner hospitals: The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead, West Sussex, KIMS Hospital in Maidstone, or North Downs Hospital in Caterham. See all of Mr Siva Kumar's clinic and hospital locations.
Both clinics are within easy reach of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, West Malling, Westerham, Swanley, Dartford, Gravesend, Orpington, Bromley, Redhill, Reigate, Caterham, Coulsdon, Purley and Croydon. KIMS Hospital in Maidstone is close to Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Aylesford and Ashford, and The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead is close to Crawley, Horley, Haywards Heath and Edenbridge. Patients also travel from across Sussex, including Brighton, Worthing, Horsham, Eastbourne, Hastings and Crowborough.
Neck lift cost: guide prices start from £11,500. Your fee is confirmed in a written quote after your consultation. See all prices.
Thinking about neck lift?
Start with an unhurried consultation with Mr Siva Kumar at The Ü Clinic in Sevenoaks or Oxted. Self-pay consultations cost £250.