A neck lift is considered to be a relatively safe surgery. You may experience under-correction or a slight asymmetry after the procedure, which can be corrected under local anesthesia in the office. You might develop a hematoma or seroma during your recovery, where blood or fluid collections under your skin. To minimize the risk, you may have drains placed under your skin. There is a slight risk of facial nerve injury resulting in temporary weakness of one side of your lower face. This situation will usually resolve in three to six months.