For patients in Cheshire, Mr Reza Nassab consults at CLNQ on King Street in Knutsford and performs neck lift surgery at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre, a short drive away. A neck lift aims to redefine the jawline, reduce loose skin under the chin and soften prominent neck bands. Many patients travel from Knutsford, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield and Altrincham for their care.
Is a neck lift the right procedure?
People usually seek a neck lift when they notice a softening jawline, skin gathering beneath the chin, or cords that appear when they speak or tense the neck. Not everyone with these concerns needs surgery. Fullness from fat alone, with good skin elasticity, may respond to double chin liposuction or FaceTite. Marked laxity and banding generally need a surgical lift, and jowling higher on the face may point towards combining it with a facelift. Mr Nassab will talk you through the options that suit your anatomy.
Meeting Mr Nassab in Knutsford
Consultations take place at CLNQ, King Street, Knutsford. The appointment includes a discussion of your goals, general health, medicines and lifestyle, followed by an examination of the neck and lower face, and photographs taken for planning. You will learn where the scars would sit, what recovery involves and the risks specific to you. The consultation costs £150, which is charged separately from surgery. There is no pressure to decide on the day, and a follow-up consultation is recommended before booking.
Your operation at Deansgate Hospital
Surgery takes place at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre. On admission you will be welcomed by the ward team and meet your consultant anaesthetist, and Mr Nassab will confirm the plan with you and mark the incisions. A neck lift is usually carried out under general anaesthetic. Incisions are placed beneath the chin and around the ears, loose skin is redraped, the muscle is tightened where needed, and excess fat can be removed. You will either go home later that day or after an overnight stay, with a garment in place and written aftercare guidance.
Coming from across Cheshire
Patients from Knutsford, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Altrincham and the surrounding villages often find it convenient to have consultations and aftercare in Knutsford, with surgery a short drive away in Manchester. You will need a responsible adult to collect you after surgery and stay with you for the first night, and you should not drive until you can turn your head freely and react quickly, usually after one to two weeks.
Recovery and aftercare
Expect swelling and bruising around the neck and jaw for the first two weeks, with stitches typically removed at around one week. Most patients take about two weeks off desk-based work and wait around six weeks before strenuous exercise. Follow-up appointments with the nursing team and Mr Nassab are arranged in Knutsford, so you can be reviewed close to home. Full details are in the neck lift recovery guide, and any concerns can be raised with the team at any time.
Safety and suitability
Cosmetic surgery is only for adults aged 18 and over. The best candidates are non-smokers, at a stable weight, in good health and with realistic expectations. Potential complications include haematoma, temporary nerve weakness affecting the lower lip, numbness and scarring, all explained in the neck lift risks guide. Mr Nassab holds FRCS (Plast), is on the GMC Specialist Register in Plastic Surgery and sits on BAAPS Council.
Pricing
Neck lift surgery costs from £12,500; because each plan is tailored, the final quote is confirmed after assessment. A facelift is from £14,500 and a deep plane face and neck lift is from £18,500. Quotes include the surgeon’s and anaesthetist’s fees, hospital and theatre costs and routine follow-up, while the consultation fee is separate. See the prices page for finance information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do Cheshire neck lift consultations take place?
At CLNQ, King Street, Knutsford, with surgery at Deansgate Hospital, Manchester.
Can patients from Macclesfield have their aftercare in Cheshire?
Yes. Follow-up appointments are arranged at CLNQ in Knutsford, which many patients from Macclesfield, Wilmslow and Altrincham find convenient.
How long is the operation?
It varies with the techniques used and whether other procedures are combined; Mr Nassab will give you an estimate at consultation.
Can a neck lift be done under local anaesthetic?
A neck lift is usually performed under general anaesthetic for comfort and safety. Smaller procedures such as chin liposuction may be possible under local anaesthetic, in which case they may be carried out at CLNQ.
When is the final result visible?
Most swelling settles within three months, but the final neck and jaw contour is typically assessed at six to twelve months.
