Neck lift surgery is a procedure done with either local or general anesthesia and involves cuts, firming of the tissues beneath, and the removal of extra skin. It is understandable that there may be some level of discomfort and puffiness post-surgery which can be subdued by taking prescribed pain medication. Nonetheless, the amount of pain one experiences will differ according to several factors such as how extensive the surgery was, their own personal tolerance for pain, or how quickly they heal from it.