Doctor-performed treatment for the jawline and neck area that aims to improve definition and soften the appearance of lines and bands on the neck. The Nefertiti lift, also referred to as a non-surgical neck lift, uses a carefully placed treatment to target specific neck muscles involved in downward pull on the jawline and neck.
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The Nefertiti lift is named after the Egyptian queen whose sculpted neck and jaw profile is considered a historical ideal of facial definition. It is a doctor-performed treatment that places small amounts of treatment precisely along the jawline and down the sides of the neck into the platysma muscle. This relaxes the downward pull of the muscle, allowing the jaw to appear more defined and lifted and the neck bands to soften.
The results are not surgical. The Nefertiti lift works by resetting the balance of muscle forces around the jaw and neck rather than cutting or repositioning tissue. For patients who want improved jaw definition and a cleaner neck profile without surgery, it is one of the more effective non-surgical options available.
The treatment is intended to support definition along the jawline and reduce the appearance of platysma bands. It is generally considered for individuals where muscle activity is a key factor. Cases with significant skin excess or structural changes in the neck may require a surgical consultation. Your doctor will discuss the most appropriate approach during your free consultation. Individual results may vary.
Results typically last up to six months. As the treatment gradually wears off, the muscle gradually reasserts its downward pull. Many patients choose to have the treatment two to three times a year to maintain the improvement.
Most patients return to normal activities the same day. Some mild tenderness along the jaw or neck is possible for a day or two. Your doctor will provide specific aftercare instructions before you leave.
Individual results vary. The outcomes shown here are specific to this patient and do not necessarily reflect the outcomes other patients may experience. All cosmetic procedures carry risks. Please consult one of our doctors before making any decisions.
The Nefertiti lift is a non-surgical treatment approach that aims to improve definition along the jawline and reduce the appearance of neck banding by targeting activity in the platysma muscle. The treatment is placed along the jawline and sides of the neck to address muscle activity that contributes to downward pull in this area.
This can influence the appearance of jawline definition and the look of vertical neck bands. Treatment outcomes and maintenance needs vary between individuals, and repeat sessions may be considered as part of an ongoing plan.
For mild to moderate concerns where the platysma muscle is the primary driver, the Nefertiti lift can produce a meaningful visible improvement without surgery. It cannot replicate the structural repositioning that surgery achieves, and it is not appropriate for patients with significant skin excess, very deep banding or substantial structural laxity. For these patients a surgical consultation would be more appropriate. Your doctor will assess your neck honestly at consultation and tell you directly whether this treatment is likely to give you the result you are after.
Neck bands, also called platysma bands, are visible vertical lines or ridges that can appear on the neck. They are linked to the platysma muscle, a thin muscle that runs from the upper chest up the neck.
Over time, this muscle can become more noticeable when it tightens, which can create rope-like lines on the neck. A doctor-performed treatment can be used to reduce activity in this muscle, which may soften the appearance of these bands.
