A well-established name in non-surgical lifting, Ultherapy® continues to be a go-to option in 2025. This FDA-cleared treatment uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production deep within the skin. Benefits of Ultherapy include: Lasts 60-90 minutes.
Ultrasound energy can penetrate deep into the skin, targeting the same layers as a surgical neck lift. This energy stimulates collagen production and tightens the skin, providing a more youthful appearance. Ultherapy is a popular ultrasound treatment that can lift and tighten the neck without surgery.
Myellevate Minimally Invasive, Minimal Downtime Necklift
MyEllevate can be performed in the safety and comfort of our office using only local anesthesia or in the operating room in under an hour. You can return home immediately after the treatment with a refined jawline and a rejuvenated facial appearance.
Skin tightening technologies such as Ultherapy or Morpheus8 only give a minimal tightening effect and do not last more than 6-12 -18 months depending on the technology. On a cost to result and long lasting ratio a neck lift or combined liposuction and neck lift will win every time.
How Much Does a Non-Surgical Neck Lift Cost? Depending on the treatment plan, a non-surgical neck lift can cost as little as $400 or as much as $2,000. Comparatively, the average surgical neck lift option tends to cost more than $5,000.
Non-Surgical Neck Lift Alternatives to Know
Ultrasound therapy, such as Ultherapy, stimulates collagen production to naturally lift and firm the neck area. Botox injections can be used in the neck to relax neck muscles, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and lines.
Cosmetic surgery and insurance
Cosmetic surgery is the reshaping of normal structures to improve physical appearance. A neck lift to reduce sagging skin and excess neck fat is considered purely cosmetic and typically not covered by insurance.
Various types of lasers can be used to heat and tighten the skin on the neck without surgery.
MyEllevate® is a pioneering, non-surgical neck lift procedure using the ICLED® light-guided suture system. This advanced technology allows for the precise placement of sutures in targeted areas beneath the skin, effectively lifting and anchoring neck tissues for a firmer, rejuvenated look.
Egg Whites. Egg whites are known for their tightening properties. They contain proteins that help firm the skin temporarily. Applying egg white masks can create a lifting effect, making the skin appear tighter and smoother.
G-STITCH. A minimally invasive, antigravity suspension suture technique that tightens and rejuvenates the neck, addressing vertical neck bands, neck sagging, and double chins—all without scars.
A non-surgical neck lift tightens and rejuvenates the neck area without surgery, using treatments like Ultherapy, RF (radiofrequency), PDO threads, Botox, and fillers. These methods improve skin laxity, fine lines, and wrinkles, providing a more youthful appearance.
Patient satisfaction rates remain high, with most reporting improved neck contours and a more youthful appearance. RealSelf reports that 88% of patients reviewed the surgery as “worth it.” The less invasive nature of the surgery also means shorter recovery times and lower risks compared to traditional neck lifts.
Ultherapy PRIME® is FDA cleared to lift your skin on your neck, under the chin and on your brow and smooth lines and wrinkles on the décolleté. Non-invasive. Zero downtime. One session.
Potential Risks and Side Effects of Ultherapy
Your skin may appear slightly red or flushed immediately following treatment, but this should lessen within a few hours. You may notice some mild swelling in the days after the procedure.
Ultherapy®, the most widely used name brand, is FDA cleared to treat the brow, chin, neck, and chest. Best for patients who want to treat early signs of aging on the face and neck. Can help postpone need for facelift surgery. Treatments take 30 to 90 minutes, with no downtime.
RF microneedling can penetrate the skin at a much deeper level than Ultherapy treatments. The more impressive depth of penetration makes it a much more effective treatment for things like deeper wrinkles, acne scars and other types of common skin imperfections.
Thread Lifting is a 30-minute procedure that everyone is talking about – celebrities have had it done and this results in a refined, lifted and natural appearance without resorting to surgery.
A platysmaplasty can give your neck a more contoured appearance. The procedure minimizes neck bands, sagging skin and excess fat. Results can last for years.
The Nefertiti Lift focuses on the neck and jawline, tightening skin and lessening the look of vertical bands on the neck. It uses Botox injections to support the area and enhance the jawline, inspired by the Egyptian queen.
Individuals who seek to improve skin texture, tighten mild sagging, and achieve a more youthful appearance without surgery may prefer radiofrequency microneedling as an alternative to a neck lift.
San Francisco, California
Neck lift costs in San Francisco are slightly lower than in Southern California. Here you can expect to pay roughly $4,000 to $10,000.
For many, the 50s is when neck skin begins to lose elasticity, leading to more noticeable sagging, jowls, and wrinkles. This is an ideal time for a neck lift to improve these concerns dramatically.