Neck and Jawline Consultation

What the Nefertiti lift is

The Nefertiti lift uses prescription-only medicines to address one specific anatomical fact: the platysma — the broad sheet-like muscle covering the front of the neck — pulls the corners of the lower face and jawline downward when active. The muscles of the lower face have to work against that downward pull to maintain definition. Over time, as the platysma becomes more dominant, the jawline softens and visible vertical neck bands appear when speaking or smiling.

Relaxing the platysma in carefully chosen places releases that downward pull. The lower face then sits slightly higher; the jawline emerges with more definition; and the visible neck bands quieten. The result is a subtler, more sculpted lower-face profile — named after the iconic sculpted profile of Queen Nefertiti.

This is a subtle treatment. It is the right tool for mild-to-moderate jawline softening and active platysmal banding. It is not the right tool for significant skin laxity, heavy jowling or deep submental fat — for which surgical, energy-based or filler approaches may be more appropriate.

How treatment is delivered

At Aesthetic Clinique in West Hampstead, we approach the Nefertiti lift with anatomical precision and conservative dosing:

• The platysmal bands are mapped while you contract the muscle (a deliberate grimace), which makes the bands visible.
• 4–6 superficial injection points per active band are placed along its length.
• Additional small doses may be placed at the depressor anguli oris (DAO) and along the jawline border.
• Total dose is conservative — we are aiming to release the downward pull, not weaken the neck.

Timeline and results

Effect begins at 5–7 days and reaches full development at 2–4 weeks — a slightly longer onset than upper-face cosmetic treatment because the muscles are larger. We see you for a complimentary review at 14 days. Duration is typically 3–6 months on a first treatment, with potential for slightly longer intervals once the muscle adapts to repeat treatment.

Who suits — and who doesn't

It suits adults in their 30s–50s with early jawline softening and active platysmal banding. It is less appropriate where the dominant problem is skin laxity (where surgical lift or significant skin tightening may be needed), heavy submental fat (where fat-dissolving or surgical approaches apply), or significant volume loss in the mid-face (where dermal filler or biostimulators play a role).

We will tell you honestly at consultation if the Nefertiti lift will under-deliver for your particular anatomy. Sometimes the right plan is a different treatment — or a combination, such as masseter slimming for jaw shape, the Nefertiti lift for jawline lift, and skin-quality work for neck texture.

Combinations

The Nefertiti lift combines well with masseter slimming (for square jaw or bruxism), chin filler (for profile balance), upper-face facial line treatment, and skin-quality treatments such as Profhilo and polynucleotides for the neck.