Neck lift surgery conceals the incision lines under the chin and behind the ears, but some marks may be visible in the hairline or scalp for people with short hair or when the hair is lifted into a ponytail. Neck lift makes an incision under the chin to access the tissues, and the resulting scar is hidden in the submental area. Another incision is made around the earlobes and stretches behind the ear up the crease, then turns at a 90-degree angle into the scalp or along the hairline. The extent of scarring depends on the severity of loose skin tissue and how much skin is removed.