Sculpted jawlines and defined neck contours have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Deep plane neck lifts and liposuction procedures help to reveal the bone structure and the character of the neck.
Neck liposuction is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that removes excess fat from beneath the chin and neck to create a slimmer, more defined jawline and profile.
A deep plane neck lift is a surgical procedure designed to refine the neck and jawline by repositioning and tightening the underlying tissues beneath the skin.
Understanding the Causes of Neck Fullness
Genetics, ageing, and weight fluctuations can all impact the muscles, glands, skin, and fat beneath the neck and jawline, contributing to neck fullness, sagging skin, jowls, or the appearance of a double chin or "turkey neck."
Procedures such as neck liposuction or a deep plane neck lift can refine jawline definition and improve neck contour by addressing different underlying causes of neck fullness.
This patient had a Deep Plane Necklift and a Deep Plane Facelift with us. These are her results 6 weeks after surgery.
This patient had a Deep Plane Necklift with us. These are her results 6 Weeks after surgery.
This patient had a Deep Plane Necklift and a Deep Plane Facelift with us. These are her results 3 Months after surgery.
This patient had a Deep Plane Facelift with a Deep Plane Neck Lift with us. These are her results 4 months post surgery.
This patient had a Deep Plane Facelift with a Deep Plane Neck Lift with us. These are her results 2 weeks post surgery.
This patient had a Deep Plane Neck Lift with Deep Plane Facelift and Lip Lift surgery with us. These are her results 1 month post surgery.
This patient had a Deep Plane Facelift with Deep Plane Neck Lift. These photos were taken 2 weeks after surgery
This patient had a Deep Plane Anterior Neck Lift with Facelift surgery with us. These are her results 4 months post surgery.
This patient had a Deep Plane Neck Lift with Facelift surgery with us. These are her results 9 months post surgery.
This patient had a Deep Plane Neck Lift with Facelift surgery with us. These are her results 6 weeks post surgery.
This patient had a Deep Plane Neck Lift with Deep Plane Facelift surgery with us. These are her results 4 months post surgery.
This patient had a Deep Plane Necklift and a Facelift with us. These are her results 6 Months after surgery.
This patient had a Deep Plane Necklift with us. These are her results 3 Months after surgery.
Neck Liposuction vs. Deep Plane Neck Lift
While both neck liposuction and deep plane neck lifts are designed to enhance the neck and jawline, the procedures target different structures beneath the skin and are tailored to different patient concerns.
Deep plane neck lifts focus specifically on sculpting and defining the neck and jaw by removing fat, tightening the skin, and addressing muscle laxity. Unlike other procedures that focus specifically on fat removal, deep plane neck lifts address contour and structural support.
Liposuction removes fat in the neck area; however, the skin is not tightened, and the muscle laxity is not addressed. Neck liposuction surgeries are a great option when the skin elasticity of the patient is healthy and there is only a small amount that needs to be contoured. This allows the skin around the neck area to re-drape smoothly along the neck contour.
Neck Liposuction
Superficial fat removal
Less invasive
Good skin elasticity needed
Improves fullness
Deep Neck Lift
Deeper contouring
More comprehensive
Addresses structural fullness
Improves definition
What Does Neck Liposuction Treat?
Neck liposuction is often suitable for patients when they have good skin elasticity, and their end goal is a subtle change.
The surgeons will use Vaser Liposuction to remove superficial fat and Renuvion to tighten the skin. The procedure is minimally invasive with small incisions made under the chin in natural skin creases to hide any scarring when healed.
During the procedure, the fat is liquefied and removed as the device emits a radiofrequency wave to tighten the skin in the neck and chin while stimulating collagen production.
The procedure mainly targets fat cells, so patients’ recovery time is typically shorter than other lifts, with less bruising and discomfort.
What Is a Deep Plane Neck Lift?
Deep plane neck lifts define the jawline and show significant changes in the overall structure of the neck. Surgery focuses on reducing fat under the chin, refining digastric muscles, platysma, and submandibular glands, contouring along the jawline, reducing volume, and tightening the skin to match the new shape. The lack of definition under the jaw and the fullness under the chin is addressed so that surgeons can reduce and refine the structures.
Patients often assume that the fullness under their chin is caused by fat, and sometimes this is true. However, there are other contributing factors, specifically hereditary factors. Digastric muscles, submandibular glands, and the platysma muscle all impact the shape and angle of the neck. Over time, age and weight loss impact these structures and their overall appearance.
Which Procedure Is Right for You?
Many factors influence which procedure is the most suitable for you, including age, anatomy, skin quality, and individual aesthetic goals. A consultation with one of Bella Vou’s qualified surgeons is the best way to determine your personalized treatment plan and achieve the most natural-looking outcome.
Understanding the differences between neck liposuction and a deep plane neck lift is important so that you can make the best decision for the most fitting result. While both procedures address the neck and lower face, they target different underlying causes of fullness and definition concerns.
While neck liposuction can deliver excellent results for suitable candidates, some patients may benefit from a deeper approach that addresses the structures beneath the surface of the neck.
By understanding the underlying anatomy of the neck, surgeons can create a smoother, sharper, and more defined neck contour tailored to the individual patient.
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Last Updated: July 30, 2026
Published On: July 13, 2026