An elegant neck and a tighter jawline: with a subtle muscle-relaxing treatment, the neck gains more definition and the profile appears refined and youthful, without invasive surgery.
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The Nefertiti neck lift is a refined, non-surgical treatment that focuses on improving the neck and jawline. As we age, the muscles in the neck may tense up more, making the jawline appear less tight and vertical lines on the neck more visible. This can make the profile look heavier or more tired, even when you feel fit.
With a targeted muscle-relaxing treatment, the superficial neck muscles and the muscles that pull on the jawline are temporarily calmed. This results in a slight lift of the lower face and makes the transition between jaw and neck more defined. The skin appears smoother and the neck takes on a more elegant, slender appearance, while your natural facial expressions are preserved.
The treatment is quick, safe, and requires no surgical procedure. It is fully tailored to your anatomy and desired outcome, ensuring the effect remains subtle and natural. There is little to no recovery time, allowing you to resume your daily activities almost immediately.
The result is a refined neck, a tighter jawline, and a fresher appearance of the profile. The Nefertiti neck lift is ideal for those who want to gently address signs of aging in the neck without drastic procedures.
The treatment starts with a personal consultation during which the doctor assesses the neck and jawline and analyzes muscle activity. Then, a small amount of muscle-relaxing product is strategically injected with a fine needle along the jawline and into the neck muscles. The treatment is precise, quick, and virtually painless, after which you can immediately resume your daily activities.
This treatment is suitable for adults who:
We never treat during pregnancy or breastfeeding. People with muscle or nerve disorders are advised to seek medical advice first.
The recovery time after a Nefertiti neck lift is minimal. You can resume your daily activities almost immediately. Any slight redness or small injection marks usually disappear within a few hours and always within 24 hours.
The result of a Nefertiti neck lift remains visible for an average of 3 to 4 months. Over time, muscle activity gradually returns, and a maintenance treatment can help preserve the refined and tight effect.
An elegantly non‑surgical technique, the Nefertiti neck lift uses botulinum toxin to refine the neck and jawline. Named after Queen Nefertiti, whose tight jawline and long neck symbolise timeless beauty, the procedure involves injecting small amounts of botulinum toxin into the platysma muscle. This reduces the downward pull on the lower jaw, bringing the jawline into sharper focus and softening those bothersome vertical bands. The result is subtle yet transformative: smoother skin, a more defined profile, without surgery, scars or lengthy downtime.
Ideal candidates notice early neck laxity but aren’t ready for a surgical lift, specifically, the emergence of platysmal bands that signal the skin is losing elasticity. This approach restores harmony between face and neck so naturally that your expressions remain fully yours.
A broad, thin sheet of muscle, the platysma runs from the chest over the neck to the lower jaw and corners of the mouth. When it contracts, it pulls the mouth corners downward, stresses neck bands and blurs the jawline. With age, collagen and elasticity drop, making the downward pull more obvious.
Botulinum toxin type A temporarily blocks nerve signals to the muscle, causing local relaxation. During a Nefertiti neck lift, tiny doses are injected precisely along the lower jaw border and into the platysma bands. Once the muscle relaxes, the mid‑face muscles that pull upward take over, leading to a natural lift of the jawline and a smoother neck contour. Because only the superficial muscle layer is treated, deeper functions such as swallowing and head movement stay completely intact. The body breaks down the substance after three to four months, after which the treatment can be repeated safely.
Look familiar?
You don't have to wait until neck laxity is pronounced. The Nefertiti lift is a preventive and corrective treatment for those who desire a fresher, tighter neckline without surgery.
Those vertical cords in the neck that make you look older than you are. They don't disappear with moisturizing creams, but respond excellently to muscle relaxation.
Where you once felt a tight transition from chin to neck, a vaguer silhouette now appears. The lift subtly redefines that boundary.
Even before the skin actually starts to sag, the Nefertiti lift can slow the process by removing the downward muscle pull. This way you stay ahead of surgery.
You desire a visible improvement without cutting, anesthesia, or a weeks-long recovery period. The treatment fits into a lunch break and requires minimal aftercare.
Your journey starts with a personal consultation with Dr. Thierry De Smedt, where you discuss your wishes and the neck and jawline are assessed at rest and in motion. He then tailors injection points and dosage to your anatomy, customisation is key.
On treatment day, after cleansing and optional cooling, the injections are given with an ultra‑fine needle; the whole session takes about 30 minutes. You feel at most a slight prick. Afterwards you’ll receive clear guidance: avoid rubbing or massaging the area and skip strenuous exercise for the first 3 to 4 hours. The full effect unfolds over two to three weeks, revealing a visibly smoother neck, sharper jawline and a refreshed appearance that doesn’t give the treatment away.
Practical details
Choosing between an injectable lift and surgery is rarely black and white. A surgical neck lift (cervicoplasty) removes excess skin, tightens underlying muscles and can also suction fat. The result is more dramatic and longer‑lasting, but it comes with a considerable cost, general anaesthesia, a recovery of two to four weeks and permanent scars.
By contrast, the Nefertiti neck lift focuses on the muscle behaviour that contributes to sagging. Your skin isn’t cut away; instead, the natural uplift of your own facial muscles takes over. This makes the procedure ideal for those with mild to moderate laxity who don’t want an irreversible change. The result is refined, temporary and evolves with your natural ageing process. During a consultation, Dr T. helps you objectively determine which approach best suits your wishes and your anatomy.
A Nefertiti lift often works even better when paired with complementary techniques. Some combinations that prove their worth in practice:
Dr T. evaluates every face as a whole, honestly advises on synergies, and designs a plan that stays true to your unique features.
More than a thin sheet, the platysma is a muscle that spans from the chest over the neck to the lower jaw, lying directly beneath the skin. Its superficial position makes it a key driver of visible neck ageing: as skin loses firmness, every contraction pushes wrinkles and bands to the surface.
Over the years, collagen and elastin decline, yet the platysma tends to stay overactive. The muscle keeps tugging on thinner, less resilient skin, creating those typical vertical cords. The attachment near the mouth corners can also pull the jawline downward, giving a tired or sad appearance. Understanding this cascade reveals why temporarily relaxing the muscle with injections yields such a natural lift.
