Facial Surgery

Neck Lift

Surgery that tightens the loose skin and muscle bands of the neck and redefines the angle under the chin.

  • Operating room
  • General anesthetic or deep sedation
  • 2 to 3 hours
  • Desk work in 10 to 14 days
Neck Lift at Barrie Plastic Surgery
Neck, front view, before and after at Barrie Plastic SurgeryBefore & After
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Concerns it addresses

What neck lift treats

Loose Neck Skin & Double Chin

Loose Neck Skin & Double Chin

A neck lift tightens the muscle bands, contours the fat and removes the surplus skin, which is the full answer for a neck that has loosened.

Treatments+

Also considered for this concern: CoolSculpting, Fat-Dissolving Injections, Mini Neck Lift and Morpheus8.

Causes+

Three things make a neck look older or fuller, and they are treated differently. Fat under the chin, Muscle bands, Loose skin, A small chin.

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What to expect

From consultation to final result

The stages below are typical for this procedure. Your own timeline is confirmed at the consultation.

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The first week

What is normal

Most patients have swelling, bruising and a tight feeling in the neck for the first week. A supportive chin strap is worn day and night for the first few days. After that, it is worn at night for a while longer.

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Weeks two to six

Getting back to normal

Most patients are back at desk work in ten days to two weeks. No exercise or lifting for two weeks, then a gradual return. Sleep with your head raised and avoid turning the neck hard for the first two weeks, and keep the incisions out of the sun until they have settled.

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The result

How long it lasts

A neck lift typically holds for ten years or more, because the muscle repair is durable. The skin continues to age, and weight changes and sun shorten the result.

Dr. Kamal Tumi, plastic surgeon, Barrie Plastic Surgery

Who performs it

Assessed and performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon

The surgery is performed by Dr. Kamal Tumi, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C). He is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 28 years in practice and over 3,500 surgeries performed. He has been a consultant plastic surgeon at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre since 2004.

Dr. Kamal Tumi, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as a specialist in plastic surgery. He completed his specialist training at McMaster University and a plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto. More than 28 years in practice, over 3,500 surgeries performed.

Consultant plastic surgeon at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie since 2004. A hospital appointment means credentials reviewed by peers and the ability to manage complications directly.

You will not meet one person at the consultation and find someone else in the room. In his own words: "I will not do a surgery on you if you do not need it."

Google reviews

What patients say

Patient reviews from Google, names attached. 4.3 average across 67 reviews.

I had my first consultation with Dr. Tumi, and he was beyond fabulous. From the jump, he shook my hand and introduced himself to my daughter and I. He included her in the conversation and even had some laughs with her. This made the situation alot less vulnerable given the reason I was there. He is the second surgeon that I have met with, and wasn't going to be my last, until I decided he was the last. It is because of his honesty, integrity, authenticity and professionalism, that made my choice. I saw some comments in the reviews where people stated he made them feel uncomfortable while getting undressed and for me that did not happen. He was respectful of my space and was sure I was covered appropriately. I went to see him for a breat augmentation and Dr. Tumi did not think an augmentation would be required. I really appreciated that about him, because the first surgeon I met, insisted this procedure, despite me only wanting a lift with fat transfer. This is a huge cost savings for me, and more natural for my body type, and in my opinion. Dr. Tumi did not make me feel rushed with any questions and time was not ever an issue for him. He wanted to be sure I knew all that I needed. His office manager Karyn, was absolutely wonderful and easy to connect with. She took her time to discuss things that I did not think of and even called me over the weekend when I emailed her some more questions. This is above and beyond care. My surgery is April 20th and I know I am in good hands. I will follow this up with further reviews in the future and have no doubt it will be 5 stars across the board. One last thing... of all the reviews, I paid attention to the ones where the patients actually had surgery, not the ones who were disgruntled about the office staff or OHIP issues. After all, it is the surgeon we want precision with, isn't it? Thanks Karyn and Dr. Tumi, for making me comfortable and content.

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Stephanie Leblanc

Google Review

I had a great experience with Dr. Tumi and Karyn throughout my entire surgical journey. They were both incredibly kind, patient, and always took the time to answer all of my questions. From my first consultation to my follow-up appointments, they made me feel comfortable, supported, and well cared for. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone considering.

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Claire

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I had a great experience from start to finish. The service was professional, everything was explained clearly, and the overall experience was positive. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

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Victoria

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What happens, in order

Neck Lift, start to finish

What neck lift involves at each stage, from the first consultation through to the result.

Step 01 · Consultation

The consultation

A consultation is an assessment and a conversation, and you are not committing to anything by having one.

  • Assessment of what is actually causing what you see
  • What can be done, what cannot, and what it involves
  • A written quote once the assessment is done
Neck Lift treatment process
Before and after result, patient of Barrie Plastic Surgery
Before and after result, patient of Barrie Plastic Surgery
Before and Afters

Patient Transformations

Most cases here are patients of this practice, shown with consent. Cases marked “Clinical case” are supplied by the manufacturer. Each practice case followed an assessment by Dr. Tumi and a plan built around that person's anatomy. Results vary by individual.

  • Patients of this practice and labelled clinical cases
  • Assessed and treated by the same surgeon
  • Results that look like you, only rested

For educational purposes only. Individual results may vary. Patients consent for photos obtained.

An assessment and a conversation.

You do not need to arrive knowing which procedure you want. Describing what bothers you is enough. You are not committing to surgery by booking a consultation.

Frequently asked questions

Neck Lift questions,
answered

The cost is quoted at the consultation, not before it. It depends on whether the muscle bands need repair, and on whether the neck lift is combined with a face lift. Not covered by OHIP. Financing is available through Beautifi, Medicard and Credit Medical.

Typically two to three hours on its own; longer when combined with a face lift.

A neck lift is performed in an operating room under general anesthetic or deep sedation with local anesthetic. Dr. Tumi confirms which with you at the consultation.

Ten days to two weeks to desk work, two weeks to light exercise, four to full activity. Bruising is largely gone by two to three weeks; the tight feeling and the last swelling settle over two to three months.

For most patients, mostly tightness and a stiff neck for the first week, managed with ordinary pain relief. Sharp or one-sided pain is not expected, and it is the reason to call.

Yes: a short line in the crease under the chin and lines behind the ears running into the hairline. They are typically pink for a few months and fade to fine pale lines that the chin fold and hair cover.

Typically ten years or more. The muscle repair lasts; the skin keeps aging. ---