A strong jawline changes the mood of the whole lower face. When the natural aging process softens the neck and blurs the angle beneath the chin, photos read heavier, collars feel crowded, and expression loses some clarity. A deep plane neck lift addresses that shift by working in the deeper structures that actually shape your neck contour—not just the skin on top. If you’ve been searching for a deep plane neck lift McKinney patients trust for natural, durable improvement, this guide explains the approach, who it helps, and how care is planned, performed, and supported.

McKinney’s Deep-Neck Fix

Deep Plane Neck Lift at Brobst Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics

Brobst Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics serves North Texas from our Plano location, a straightforward drive from McKinney, Craig Ranch, and Stonebridge Ranch. Dr. Robert “Bo” Brobst is a dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon whose practice focuses on the face and neck. This is facial plastic surgery with a clear aim: structure over stretch, balance over trend, and natural-looking results that settle into your features rather than sitting on top of them. Patients appreciate a candid conversation about anatomy, a precise treatment plan, and follow-through that covers the small details that matter during recovery.

Support Before Smoothing

What Is a Deep Plane Neck Lift?

A deep plane neck lift is a targeted surgical procedure that goes beneath the surface to correct skin laxity, banding, and fullness that collects under the jaw. Instead of pulling on excess skin, Dr. Brobst releases and repairs the layers that determine shape: the preplatysmal and subplatysmal fat, the midline of the platysma muscle, and—when anatomy calls for it—the anterior digastric muscles or prominent submandibular glands. By working in the deeper tissues, the neck regains a clean angle and the jaw reads sharper without the telltale tension of an over-tightened surface. It’s an advanced surgical technique designed to restore support from the inside out.

Clarity Over Camouflage

Why Patients Seek a Deep Plane Approach

Most people arrive with a familiar list of aesthetic concerns: a soft under-chin, visible bands, and a general sense that the lower face looks older than the rest. Some call it turkey neck; others describe a double chin that won’t budge with the gym. A deep plane method answers those issues at their source by refining facial muscles where needed, balancing facial structure, and letting the skin rest on repaired support. Because the work respects facial anatomy and facial balance, the outcome reads like you on a rested day—natural, not tight.

Early Laxity? Good Timing

Ideal Candidates

Good candidates include patients seeking a lasting solution for banding, bulk beneath the chin, or sagging skin from weight shifts and aging. Skin quality matters, as does stable health and a clear medical history that supports outpatient surgery. Younger patients with early bands can do well when the problem truly lives in the midline muscle; others benefit later when laxity and fullness are the primary concern. During the consultation, we look at angles from every side, feel the layers, and map a surgical plan that matches your aesthetic goals.

Plan First, Then Incisions

Comprehensive Consultation and Treatment Planning

Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation. Expect a straightforward review of your medical history, medication list, and lifestyle factors that influence optimal healing. Photographs document baseline contours. We discuss what you notice day to day, what shows up in pictures, and what you want to change. From there, you’ll receive a written treatment plan with a proposed sequence, anesthesia options (IV sedation or general anesthesia, depending on scope), and detailed instructions to ensure optimal healing—from nicotine cessation timelines to how to sleep with head elevation. The aim is clarity. You should feel prepared for surgery day, post-operative care, and the milestones that lead to final results.

Precision Beneath The Platysma

How Neck Lift Surgery Is Performed

On the day of neck lift surgery, you’ll meet the same team you saw during planning. After anesthesia is started, discreet incisions are placed around the ear, with a short hidden line under the chin when midline repair is needed. Dr. Brobst releases tethering in the deep plane, refines preplatysmal and subplatysmal fat, repairs the platysma muscle in the center, and addresses digastric muscles or reduces the bulk of submandibular glands only when they truly affect contour. Skin is then set back without tension. This is precision surgery that prioritizes structure and measured moves over aggressive pulls. The wrap supports the new shape while you head home in the care of an adult.

Swelling Fades. Angles Sharpen.

Results, Recovery, and the Healing Process

The first week brings swelling and color changes that fade on schedule. Most patients return to desk work around ten days and progress to light training at two to three weeks, guided by your follow-up checks. Postoperative care includes elevation, cool packs as advised, and a simple topical routine over the tissue lines once cleared. Sutures beneath the chin typically come out between days five and seven. Numb spots recede as nerves settle. Most patients notice the neck angle sharpens as the healing process unfolds; final results continue to refine over the next few months. A healthy lifestyle—steady weight, good sleep, and sun habits—helps those long-lasting results hold.

Release, Then Refine

What Makes the Deep Plane Different

A standard neck lift focuses on the surface. A deep plane approach works where the shape is set, in the deeper tissues under the muscle. By releasing the right points and rebuilding the midline, the neck sits on support rather than tension. That’s why most patients see natural-looking rejuvenation that moves well in real life. The approach also blends smoothly with other procedures in the lower face when needed, which helps the jaw and neck read as a single, clean line.

Smart Combos, Sharper Lines

Pairing with Other Procedures

Balance matters. If your profile would benefit from projection, a conservative chin implant can sharpen the angle and unify the lower face. Mild surface laxity can be refined later with resurfacing once deep work has healed. When jowling contributes to the picture, limited lower-face work can be added so the border between face and neck looks seamless. Any combination remains a cosmetic procedure guided by anatomy and your goals; the plan stays focused and measured.

You, In Better Light

Natural Appearing Results

The goal isn’t a different person. It’s the same face in better lighting. Because deep work respects the facial anatomy and the natural state of the skin, the outcome reads as your features, just clearer. Expect natural appearing results that don’t announce surgery to the room. That restraint is the hallmark of this method and a reason patients achieve changes that feel right up close and in motion.

Safety Scripts The Day

Anesthesia and Safety

Anesthesia is chosen to fit the case. Limited work may proceed under IV sedation; broader plans often use general anesthesia for comfort and control. Your medical history informs those choices, and safety protocols anchor every step. The pre-op playbook covers medications to pause, nutrition, and home setup so you arrive prepared and recover with fewer surprises. That preparation supports optimal healing and a smooth return to life.

Steady Hands. Straight Talk.

Why Choose Dr. Brobst

Choose an experience that lives in this exact anatomic neighborhood. Dr. Brobst focuses on plastic surgery of the face and neck, so deep-layer decisions happen with calm, practiced hands. His style is steady—measure, refine, and deliver natural change with attention to detail. When you choose Dr. Brobst, you get a surgeon who values clear plans, honest expectations, and access to him throughout the whole process. It’s care built for natural-looking results that last.

Value Lives In Longevity

Cost and Timing

Because scope varies—simple midline repair for banding versus full deep plane work with gland or digastric muscles attention—pricing is tailored after exam and imaging. You’ll receive an itemized quote and timeline that respects work and life commitments. When comparing the align technique, anesthesia, and follow-up, so you’re weighing like for like.

Boardroom to Ball Park Confidence.

Who This Helps in McKinney

From professionals who want a cleaner collar line on weekday mornings to parents who see the natural toll of time set in the neck, the common thread is a desire for definition that holds up beyond a selfie. The deep plane approach serves those who want structure corrected at its source and an outcome that allows them to feel confident without explaining it.

Schedule Your Deep Plane Neck Lift Consultation

If your neck no longer matches how you feel, sit down with a specialist who works in the deep layer every week. Book a consult for deep plane neck lift McKinney patients travel for, review imaging, and see a plan that fits your aesthetic goals. Our office serves McKinney with easy access from US-75 and Sam Rayburn Tollway. Call (972) 618-2212 to get started.

Deep Plane Neck Lift Frequently Asked Questions

How is a deep plane neck lift different from a traditional neck lift?

A traditional neck lift works mainly on the surface by tightening excess skin. A deep plane method treats the deeper structures—repairing the platysma muscle, refining subplatysmal fat, and addressing submandibular glands or digastric muscles when they affect the angle—so shape comes from support, not stretch.

Will this help my “turkey neck”?

If your look comes from banding and bulk rather than only surface looseness, this technique is built for it. By rebuilding the midline and refining deeper layers, the neck angle returns without a pulled look.

What’s recovery like?

Plan for one visible week, then steady improvement. Swelling settles, energy returns, and the wrap transitions to lighter support as directed. We see you early and often with clear checkpoints.

Do I need general anesthesia?

Scope decides. Some limited plans work well with IV sedation; broader cases may be more comfortable under general anesthesia. Your plan is set after exam and history review.

When do I see final results?

You’ll see a cleaner angle as swelling drops in the first weeks; final results refine over several months as tissues soften and scars pale.

Can this be paired with a chin implant?

Yes, when projection is lacking. Small changes at the chin can make the neck look even sharper while keeping proportions honest.

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If you are vision impaired or have another impairment covered by the Disabilities Act or a similar law, please contact our accessibility manager to discuss potential accommodations related to your visit. We’re glad to review potential accommodations in advance so planning your consult is simple.

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