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    Doctor-led neck contouring · Harley Street

    The Nefertiti Lift

    A broader lower-face and neck Botox plan for suitable platysmal pull, jawline border support, DAO, chin and mentalis balance — designed to soften, not freeze, and to preserve a natural expression.

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    Anatomical illustration showing the jawline, chin, neck and platysma areas considered for a Nefertiti Lift
    Treatment mapThe Nefertiti plan can involve platysma, jawline border, DAO, chin and mentalis assessment — not just the visible neck bands.

    Treatment time

    15–20 minutes

    Published price

    £300

    Result review

    Around two weeks

    Typical duration

    3–4 months

    Real platysma band treatment in progress at Cosmedocs
    Real treatment in progress · shown for clinical context, not as a result.

    Precision technique

    The platysma is the anatomy. The Nefertiti Lift is the broader lower-face plan.

    The platysma is a broad, thin sheet of muscle running from the upper chest into the lower face. When its fibres contract strongly, they may appear as vertical neck cords and contribute to downward pull at the jawline.

    A Nefertiti Lift uses conservative toxin placement across a wider lower-face map. It may include the jawline border, selected platysma fibres, DAO, chin Botox and mentalis balance where the anatomy supports it.

    If the concern is mainly visible neck cords, our focused platysmal bands treatment page explains that narrower approach.

    Mandibular definition

    Jawline border placement may help when downward pull is part of the lower-face pattern.

    Chin and DAO balance

    DAO, chin Botox and mentalis treatment are considered only when movement analysis shows they are relevant.

    Experience with demanding anatomy

    Strong platysmas require restraint, not bravado.

    These real clinical photographs show pronounced muscle activity and treatment in progress. They demonstrate the range of anatomy assessed at Cosmedocs; they do not demonstrate or promise an outcome.

    Strong vertical platysmal bands visible on the front of a patient's neck before clinical assessment
    Strong dynamic platysmaClinical documentation of pronounced platysmal contraction before assessment. This is not a before-and-after photograph.
    Doctor treating prominent platysmal neck bands with a fine needle
    Direct band treatmentReal treatment in progress: targeted placement along a prominent neck band. No outcome is implied by this image.
    Front view of a doctor performing platysma treatment beneath the jawline
    Lower-face planningReal treatment in progress, showing the relationship between the lower face, mandibular border and platysma.
    Side view of a doctor treating the platysma muscle at the neck
    Anatomical precisionReal treatment in progress. Placement is individualised after assessing movement and neck anatomy.

    Clinical judgement

    What this treatment can — and cannot — change

    The most important part of treatment is distinguishing isolated neck bands from a wider pattern involving jawline border pull, DAO, chin or mentalis activity, skin laxity, volume loss and skeletal change.

    May be suitable for

    • Dynamic vertical neck bands
    • Early downward platysmal pull
    • Jawline border pull
    • Relevant DAO, chin or mentalis activity

    Needs another approach

    • Advanced loose skin
    • Submental fat or volume loss
    • A structural change requiring surgery

    Aftercare and safety

    A small treatment area with important boundaries

    Most people return to normal daily activity after treatment. Temporary marks or bruising can occur. Your doctor will explain aftercare and the uncommon but important risks, including unintended weakness, smile asymmetry or swallowing difficulty.

    Because neck bands sit near muscles involved in expression and swallowing, diagnosis, dose and placement matter more than simply treating every visible line.

    Nefertiti Lift

    £300

    The consultation confirms whether a full Nefertiti Lift pattern is appropriate, or whether a more focused platysmal band treatment is the better fit.

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    Clear answers

    Nefertiti Lift and platysmal bands FAQ

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    The Nefertiti Lift uses carefully placed botulinum toxin injections to relax selected fibres of the platysma: the thin sheet of muscle that can pull down on the lower face and form visible neck bands. Reducing that downward pull can soften dynamic bands and make the jaw–neck transition appear cleaner.
    Platysmal bands are the visible vertical neck cords or the underlying concern. The Nefertiti Lift is broader: it can include the jawline border, DAO, chin Botox and mentalis balance as well as selected platysma treatment. They are closely connected, but not identical.
    Results commonly last around three to four months, although muscle strength, metabolism and the individual treatment plan affect duration. Your doctor will discuss an appropriate review and maintenance interval.
    The effect develops gradually. Early change may be noticed within several days, with the result usually assessed at around two weeks.
    The treatment is most relevant when dynamic platysmal pull or visible neck bands contribute to early loss of jawline definition. It cannot remove loose skin, restore lost bone or fat volume, or replace surgery where laxity is advanced.
    Temporary redness, tenderness or bruising may occur. Less common complications include smile asymmetry, neck weakness or swallowing difficulty if toxin affects an unintended muscle. This advanced anatomical area requires assessment and treatment by an appropriately qualified medical practitioner.
    The published Cosmedocs price is £300. A consultation is needed to confirm whether this treatment is appropriate for your anatomy and concern.

    Your consultation begins here

    An honest assessment of muscle, skin and structure.

    We will tell you whether a Nefertiti Lift suits your anatomy — and when another treatment, or no treatment, is the more truthful recommendation.

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