Neck Botox (Nefertiti Lift)

Neck Botox (Nefertiti Lift)

What Is Neck Botox (Nefertiti Lift)?

Neck Botox is a botulinum toxin treatment planned to balance the muscles that exert a downward pull on the neck and lower face.
In the aesthetic literature this approach is also called the “Nefertiti lift”.

Overactivity of certain muscles in the neck and lower face can make neck lines more visible, pull the jawline downwards and cause the cheek tissues to shift downwards. The aim of neck Botox is to correct this muscle imbalance and support a more balanced transition between the lower face and the neck.

Why Do Changes Occur in the Neck, Lower Face and Cheeks?

Changes in the appearance of the neck and lower face often occur together and are associated with:

• Dominance of the downward-pulling muscles of the neck and lower face
• Loss of skin elasticity and tissue support over time
• Downward shifting of the cheek tissues
• Disruption of the balance between the jawline and neck muscles

Together with sagging of the cheeks, this process can contribute to the appearance known as “jowls” (a “bulldog” look) around the middle of the jawline.

How Does Neck Botox Work?

The goal of neck Botox is to reduce, in a controlled way, the activity of the muscles with a downward pull on the neck and lower face.
This balancing can help achieve:

• A calmer, softer appearance of the neck
• A more defined-looking jawline
• A more balanced transition between the lower face and the neck
• A reduced downward pull on the cheek tissues
• Support in reducing the visibility of jowls

The treatment is planned to preserve facial and neck expressions.

How Is Neck Botox Planned?

• Expressions of the neck, jawline and lower face are assessed in detail
• The downward-pulling muscle groups are analysed
• The relationship between cheeks, jawline and neck is considered as a whole
• A personalised treatment plan is created

Where needed, it may be assessed together with other lower-face treatments such as chin Botox, jawline Botox or sad-face Botox.

Who Might It Suit?

After a medical assessment, neck Botox (Nefertiti lift) may be planned for people who:

• Notice banding or a feeling of tightness in the neck
• Feel their jawline has lost definition over time
• Are bothered by sagging cheeks and the accompanying jowls
• Want a more balanced transition between the lower face and neck
• Are not considering surgery

Natural Appearance and Patient Safety

The core approach of neck Botox is to regulate muscle balance while preserving the natural expression of the face and neck.
The entire assessment and treatment process is planned with facial and neck anatomy in mind and with patient safety as the priority.

This page is for general information. Suitability, possible side effects and expected results are assessed at a medical consultation; results vary between individuals.