Nefertiti Lift in Dubai

What Is the Nefertiti Lift

The platysma is a thin, broad, sheet-like muscle that extends from the chest upward and over the jawline. When relaxed, it lies flat. But as we age — or in patients with naturally prominent platysma activity — it contracts downward, pulling the jawline with it. This downward pull contributes to jowling, loss of jawline definition, and visible vertical neck bands (sometimes called “turkey neck”).

The Nefertiti Lift counteracts this by injecting Botox along the lower jawline border and into the platysma bands. By relaxing the downward-pulling muscle, the upward-lifting muscles of the face are unopposed — creating a subtle but visible lifting effect. The jawline appears sharper, the neck smoother, and the lower face more refined.

This is an advanced injection technique — the neck has important structures (including the swallowing muscles and neck vessels) that require precise anatomical knowledge. Dr Azra Vaziri, with her Aptos Threads certification and 20+ years of facial anatomy expertise, performs this treatment with the precision it demands. Book a consultation to see if you are a good candidate.

Results and Recovery

Avoid neck massage for 48 hours. For complete guidance, see the Botox aftercare guide.

Side Effects and Safety

Botox has an excellent safety record when administered by a trained medical injector, and the Nefertiti Lift is no exception. Because the injections are shallow and use small doses spread across the jawline and platysma, most people experience nothing more than a few tiny needle marks that fade within an hour or two. Some patients notice mild tenderness, slight redness, or a small bruise at an injection point — all of which typically settle within a day or two and are easily covered with makeup after the first 24 hours.

More significant effects are rare and are almost always linked to injection technique rather than the product itself. The neck holds the muscles used for swallowing and for keeping the head upright, so placing Botox too deeply or too centrally can, in uncommon cases, cause temporary swallowing difficulty, neck weakness, or a slightly uneven smile. These effects are never permanent — they resolve as the Botox wears off — but they are exactly why the Nefertiti Lift should only be performed by an injector with detailed knowledge of neck anatomy. Dr Azra Vaziri maps every injection point precisely to keep the treatment within the platysma and away from the deeper functional muscles.

The Nefertiti Lift is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for anyone with a neuromuscular condition such as myasthenia gravis, or over an active skin infection in the treatment area. Dr Azra reviews your full medical history at consultation to confirm the treatment is right for you before any injection is given.

Combining the Nefertiti Lift for a Complete Lower Face

Because Botox works on muscle and does not add volume or tighten skin, the Nefertiti Lift is often most powerful as part of a combination plan. Where the jawline lacks structure, a small amount of jawline filler along the mandibular border adds the sharpness that muscle relaxation alone cannot. Where skin laxity is the main concern, a thread lift or skin-tightening treatment addresses the tissue directly, while the Nefertiti Lift stops the platysma pulling it back down. Patients treating the neck alongside broad, tense shoulders sometimes pair it with Trap Tox. Dr Azra plans these combinations in sequence so each treatment supports the next — and she will always tell you honestly when one treatment is enough, or when it will not achieve the result you are hoping for. For the wider picture, see the full non-surgical facelift options guide.