Submental Incision Neck Lift for a Deep Neck Line

As expectations for lifting procedures continue to rise, expectations for a sharper jawline and a deeper neck line are also increasing.

Occasionally, there are people who have undergone lifting-related surgery at another hospital and mention concerns about a double chin or the neck area.

First, let’s look at the anatomical structures that create a double chin and a dull neck line.

The anatomical structure of a double chin

First, there is the subcutaneous fat layer beneath the skin, and below that is a broad muscle called the platysma, which extends from the jaw to the neck.

And in the deep layer below the platysma, there is another deep fat layer.

The muscle called the platysma is a muscle that runs from the jaw to the neck, and two muscles on either side support the area under the chin.

However, in some people, the two sides of the platysma are firmly connected from birth, while in many others they are not.

Three types of platysma

If the platysma is naturally separated or becomes weakened with age, the elasticity of the line extending from the jawline to the neck decreases, and in severe cases, vertical neck wrinkles can form.

Neck lifting for a double chin and neck line is performed through a small incision of about 2 cm under the chin.

Because a minimal incision is used with a submental incision, the scar after surgery is almost unnoticeable.

Submental liposuction, removal of deep fat, and platysma muscle tightening

First, the superficial fat layer is removed through liposuction.

The most common way to address a double chin is double chin liposuction, but when the platysma lacks elasticity, the results may be less than ideal.

Second, the deep fat layer is partially removed.

Deep fat under the chin is a type of lump-like fat that is difficult to remove with liposuction like subcutaneous fat, so direct removal with special surgical instruments is necessary.

Platysma muscle tightening

Then, the two sides of the weakened platysma are firmly tightened together. Through this step, the jawline becomes sharper and the line extending to the neck becomes deeper.

There are various procedures and surgeries for creating a double chin reduction and a deeper neck line.

There are many methods, such as fat-dissolving injections, double chin liposuction, and HIFU device lifting procedures, but if the effect is insufficient, appropriate surgery is necessary.

A good solution is muscle tightening through a minimal submental incision, which can reduce both subcutaneous fat and deep fat while restoring the elasticity of the platysma.