Dr. Siamak Agha of The Aesthetics Centers in Newport Beach explains why pairing a facelift with a neck lift often delivers the most natural, complete rejuvenation.
One of the most common things patients say during a consultation is, “I just feel like my face and neck don’t match anymore.” It’s an observation that makes perfect sense—aging doesn’t stop at the jawline. While a facelift restores lift and structure to the mid and lower face, the neck often tells its own story with sagging skin, banding, and loss of definition.
At The Aesthetics Centers in Newport Beach, Dr. Siamak Agha often performs a facelift and neck lift together to restore harmony between the two. This combination doesn’t just create a younger appearance—it creates balance, blending the contours of the face and neck into one seamless, natural result.
“A youthful face can’t truly shine if the neck still looks aged. The best results come from treating both together.” — Dr. Siamak Agha
Why the Face and Neck Should Be Treated as One
The face and neck age together. Over time, the skin loses elasticity, muscles loosen, and fat redistributes downward. The result is jowling along the jawline and sagging beneath the chin. Addressing only one area—either the face or the neck—can leave results incomplete.
By combining a facelift and neck lift, Dr. Agha restores structure to the face while tightening and redefining the neck and jawline. The result is a smooth transition from cheek to collarbone, with contours that look fresh but completely natural.
Many patients are surprised to learn that the neck contributes just as much to an aged appearance as the face. A defined neckline enhances the lift of the cheeks and creates a more youthful profile overall.
How the Combination Works
During the procedure, Dr. Agha begins by lifting and repositioning the deeper facial tissues through discreet incisions near the hairline and around the ears. This restores youthful structure to the lower face, jawline, and cheeks.
He then performs a neck lift, which tightens underlying muscles (the platysma), removes excess fat under the chin, and smooths loose skin. The two lifts blend seamlessly—one supporting the other—to produce natural-looking definition that moves beautifully.
Because both procedures share similar incision sites, combining them doesn’t require much additional recovery time. Patients enjoy the benefit of comprehensive rejuvenation without extending downtime or discomfort.
“When the face and neck are lifted together, the results look complete and balanced—never piecemeal.” — Dr. Siamak Agha
The Benefits of Combining Procedures
- Balanced Results: A smooth, continuous contour from face to neck avoids mismatched aging between treated and untreated areas.
- Efficient Recovery: One surgery means one recovery period, less anesthesia exposure, and a more unified healing process.
- Longer-Lasting Effects: Supporting both the face and neck provides structural reinforcement that keeps results looking youthful for years.
- Natural Movement: Repositioning the deeper layers rather than tightening skin ensures normal facial expression and motion.
Patients often report that after a combined facelift and neck lift, they not only look younger—they feel lighter, more confident, and more like themselves.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
The ideal candidate is someone noticing looseness in both the jawline and the neck area. Typical signs include jowling, a “double chin,” or visible muscle bands on the neck.
During consultation, Dr. Agha evaluates the skin’s elasticity, the position of facial fat pads, and overall facial proportions. For patients with early signs of aging, a mini lift or limited neck tightening may be enough. For more advanced aging, a full facelift with neck lift offers the most harmonious, lasting results.
A Seamless, Youthful Profile
The goal of a facelift and neck lift combination isn’t to change your face—it’s to restore balance. When done thoughtfully, the transition from jaw to neckline looks completely natural, with results that age gracefully.
At The Aesthetics Centers in Newport Beach, Dr. Siamak Agha brings together advanced surgical technique and artistic vision to create results that are subtle, elegant, and timeless. If you’ve been considering facial rejuvenation, this combination may be the key to achieving total facial harmony.