From Copenhagen to Istanbul: Aaron's Male Neck Lift

Aaron, originally from the Philippines and now based in Copenhagen, came to Istanbul to correct a failed neck liposuction and finally achieve the sharp jawline and neck angle he had wanted for years. His procedure combined a male neck lift with platysmaplasty, saliva gland reduction, deep neck contouring, and a silicone chin implant. Watch his day 5 video testimonial and before and after results below.

When Neck Liposuction Alone Doesn't Work

Aaron's story is one we hear often from men researching neck surgery abroad. Years earlier, he had chin and neck liposuction at another clinic, hoping it would give him the defined jawline he was after. Instead, the opposite happened. Removing fat alone, without addressing the muscles and glands underneath, left his neck looking uneven rather than sharper. The submandibular salivary glands and the neck muscles that liposuction cannot touch became more, not less, noticeable, and his neck retained what many men search for online as "turkey neck" — a soft, obtuse angle between the chin and neck with no real definition.

On top of this, Aaron had always felt his chin was set too far back relative to his midface, which flattened his profile and made his neck angle look even less defined. "I did the liposuction thinking it would be a quick fix," Aaron explains in his testimonial. "But fat wasn't really my main problem. My chin was weak, my neck muscles were loose, and nobody had explained that to me before."

Diagnosing the Real Problem: Why Men Need More Than Liposuction

During his online consultation, Dr. CBS identified exactly what Aaron's earlier surgery had missed. A defined male jawline and neck depend on far more than the amount of fat under the skin: the platysma muscle, the digastric muscles, the position of the submandibular salivary glands, and the projection of the chin all play a role. Liposuction can only remove fat — it cannot tighten muscle, reduce enlarged salivary glands, or correct a retruded chin.

Dr. CBS recommended a comprehensive male neck lift plan built around Aaron's specific anatomy: a deep plane neck lift with platysmaplasty and digastric muscle plication to rebuild the muscular support of the neck, submandibular saliva gland reduction to eliminate the fullness along the jawline that liposuction had left behind, and a silicone chin implant to bring his chin forward into proper balance with his midface and dramatically sharpen his neck-chin angle.

"He was the first surgeon to actually explain why my neck looked the way it did," Aaron says. "It wasn't just fat. It was muscle, glands, and my chin position all together. Once I understood that, I finally understood why the liposuction never worked."

The Surgical Approach: Deep Neck Contouring and Chin Implant for Men

Aaron's neck lift was performed through hidden incisions placed behind the ears and one small, well-concealed incision under the chin — designed specifically to keep scarring minimal and virtually invisible, an important consideration for male patients who typically wear their hair shorter around the ears. Through these incisions, Dr. CBS performed:

• Deep plane neck lift to reposition the deeper neck tissues rather than simply tightening the skin, giving a durable and natural masculine contour

• Platysmaplasty with deep neck muscle tightening, including digastric muscle plication, to rebuild the structural support beneath the chin and correct the obtuse neck angle

• Submandibular saliva gland reduction to reduce the visible fullness of the salivary glands that liposuction alone had left prominent

• Silicone chin implant placement to correct Aaron's retruded chin position relative to his midface, restoring facial balance and sharpening the cervicomental (neck-chin) angle

This combination is what separates true deep neck contouring from simple liposuction or a standard neck lift. By addressing muscle, glands, and skeletal support together, Dr. CBS was able to correct not only what Aaron's first surgery had failed to fix, but the underlying anatomical issues that caused the problem in the first place.

"For male neck lift patients especially, definition comes from structure, not just skin tightness," Dr. CBS notes. "A strong jawline and a sharp neck angle are built from the muscle layer, the glands, and the chin projection working together. Skipping any one of those, as often happens with liposuction-only approaches, is why so many men are unhappy with their results and come to us for revision surgery."

Day 5 Results: Male Neck Lift and Chin Implant Recovery

Just five days after surgery, Aaron's transformation was already visible in the video and photos featured on this page. The swelling that follows any deep neck lift was still present, but his new jawline definition, the correction of his neck angle, and the improved chin projection from his implant were unmistakable — even at this early stage.

"Honestly, the whole process was really smooth," Aaron shares in his testimonial. "I was nervous going in because of my last experience, but this was completely different. The recovery was easier than I expected, and I could already see the difference in the mirror by day five."

See more real results in our before and after gallery.

Why More Men Are Choosing Istanbul for Male Facelift and Neck Lift Surgery

Aaron's case reflects a growing pattern among male patients from across Europe — Copenhagen, London, Berlin, and beyond — who travel to Istanbul specifically for male facelift and male neck lift procedures. Male facial and neck rejuvenation requires a different surgical approach than female procedures: stronger, more angular contours, careful attention to hairline and beard-bearing skin around incisions, and — as in Aaron's case — frequent correction of previous, poorly planned liposuction or filler treatments.

Choosing a surgeon who understands these differences matters. Dr. CBS is a European and Turkish Board-certified plastic surgeon based in Istanbul, with fellowship training in facial surgery and a practice focused specifically on facial and neck rejuvenation for both men and women. For international patients like Aaron, our guide for out-of-town and international patients outlines exactly what to expect, from consultation through recovery.

Considering a Male Neck Lift or Revision Neck Surgery in Turkey?

If a previous chin or neck liposuction left you with poor definition, visible salivary gland fullness, or an unresolved "turkey neck" appearance, Aaron's story shows what a properly diagnosed, structural approach can achieve. Combining a deep plane neck lift, platysmaplasty, saliva gland reduction, and a chin implant addresses the muscle, gland, and skeletal factors that liposuction alone cannot fix.

Book your online consultation to discuss your case with Dr. CBS, read what other patients say in our reviews, or explore more real patient stories.