The neck is often one of the first areas of the body to show visible signs of aging. Gravity, genetics, weight loss, environmental factors, and lifestyle habits can all contribute to aging of the neck – which usually appears as loose or sagging skin and sometimes excess fat. Neck lifts are cosmetic procedures used to improve the appearance of the neck, eliminating sagging jowls, excess skin and fat. The results are usually long-lasting and can take several years off a patient’s appearance.