By the Glow Up Facts team · Prices checked Nov 14, 2026
Neck lift cost: what you'll really pay, fees and all
Jowls, a soft jawline or neck bands? Here's the price tag, the add-ons, and the cheaper non-surgical options.
The average neck lift cost is $7,885 for the surgeon's fee alone, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). That's not your final bill. Anesthesia, the surgery facility, tests, garments and prescriptions come on top. Insurance usually won’t pay because it’s cosmetic.
Should you even do this?
Probably a fit if…
- Your main bother is jowls, fat under the chin, loose neck skin or neck bands (ASPS).
- You want a lasting surgical change and can plan time for recovery.
- You have an itemized quote and a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Skip it (or wait) if…
- You’re hoping it will change your basic look or stop aging. ASPS says it can’t.
- You can’t follow aftercare, like keeping your head raised and no ice on the neck.
- You’re feeling rushed to decide.
Try these first
- ASPS says non-surgical options can’t match surgery but may delay it.
- Botox for neck bands, Kybella for chin fat, RF microneedling, ultrasound or laser for skin.
- See the non-surgical options.
Neck lift cost: the bill, line by line
- Surgeon’s fee
- ASPS average $7,885
- Anesthesia fees
- Ask
- Hospital or surgery facility
- Ask
- Medical tests
- Ask
- Post-surgery garments
- Ask
- Prescriptions
- Ask
- Total
- Get it in writing
What a neck lift can (and can't) fix
Can treat
- Jowls from loose skin and fat in the lower face
- Fat under the chin
- Loose neck skin (“turkey wattle”)
- Neck muscle bands
Can’t do
Change your basic look or stop aging. A neck lift is not a new identity or a pause button.
ASPS says it’s often paired with a brow lift, fat transfer or eyelid surgery. Adding procedures raises the total. Ask what each step is meant to do.
What makes neck lift cost go up or down
ASPS names these factors. There’s no single all-in price we can honestly put on your plan.
Surgeon experience
Your surgeon’s experience affects the fee.
Type of procedure
The type of neck lift affects the price.
Location
Where you live affects the bill.
Combining procedures adds to the total too. Keep the quote broken down so you can see what you’re paying for.
Cheaper non-surgical options (and their limits)
ASPS says non-surgical treatments can’t match a surgical neck lift, but may delay the need for one. We have no verified prices for these options here. “No surgery” doesn’t mean “same result.”
- Botox for vertical neck bands.
- Fractional laser for texture.
- Fillers for lost volume.
- Kybella to break down fat.
- RF microneedling — radiofrequency with tiny needles.
- Ultrasound skin tightening.
Our Nefertiti neck lift guide, about Botox for neck bands, is coming soon. For chin fat, we’re also working on a chin liposuction guide. Ask which concern each option treats.
Recovery: what the first days look like
ASPS describes these early-care steps. Your surgery team should give you your own plan.
- A bandage around your face and neck can limit swelling and bruising.
- You may have a thin drain tube.
- Keep your head raised above your heart. Avoid twisting your neck.
The risks to ask about
ASPS lists these risks. Knowing the words helps you ask clearer questions; it does not predict your outcome.
- Anesthesia risks
- Bleeding
- Hematoma — a build-up of blood
- Infection
- Numbness
- Poor healing
- Prolonged swelling
- Uneven results
- Scarring
- Hair loss along incisions
- Rare nerve injury affecting the lower lip
- Rare blood clots
- Possible revision surgery
Questions to ask before you pay a neck lift cost deposit
- Is the quote itemized: surgeon, anesthesia, facility, tests, garments and medicines?
- Is my surgeon board-certified in plastic surgery?
- Which type of neck lift do I need, and why?
- Would adding a facelift or another procedure change the price?
- What happens, and who pays, if I need a revision?
- Do you offer financing?
- When can I drive, exercise and go back to normal life?
ASPS cost and recovery guidance. A clear answer belongs in the plan before your money does.
Explore the Face and Nose hub, our planned deep plane facelift and mini facelift cost guides, or the built rhinoplasty guide. Keep each goal and quote separate.
Questions, answered
What is the average neck lift cost?
ASPS lists an average surgeon fee of $7,885. That is not the full bill. Anesthesia, facility fees, tests, garments and prescriptions come on top.
Does insurance cover a neck lift?
ASPS says most health insurance does not cover cosmetic neck lifts or their complications. Many surgeons offer financing. Ask about the terms before you commit.
Is a neck lift cheaper than a facelift?
We do not have a verified facelift average on this page yet. Ask for itemized quotes for both. A neck lift targets the lower face and neck, so compare what each plan includes rather than guessing from the name.
Can I get a neck lift without surgery?
ASPS says non-surgical treatments cannot match a surgical neck lift, but may delay the need for one. Options include Botox, fractional laser, fillers, Kybella, RF microneedling and ultrasound skin tightening. Ask which concern each option treats.
What's included in neck lift cost?
The ASPS average is the surgeon fee alone. Ask for anesthesia, hospital or surgery facility, medical tests, post-surgery garments and prescriptions to be listed separately. Get the total in writing.
This is general info, not medical advice. A licensed provider decides what's right for you. Read our Medical disclaimer.