Liposuction can provide a slimmer, more defined look to the neck but does so in a completely different way than a deep plane neck lift. For liposuction to produce the best results, the patient’s skin must have good elasticity, and the fullness of their neck must be due to fat. Although both procedures can improve the appearance and contour of the neck, there are some significant differences. - Deep plane neck lifts manipulate the layers of the neck (muscles, skin, glands, fat, and connective tissue) to tighten and sculpt the jawline and neck. - Liposuction removes pockets of fat along the jaw and neck to provide a more contoured appearance. - Liposuction does not address sagging skin and may actually worsen it. - Deep plane neck lifts can provide results lasting between 10–15 years. - Neck liposuction provides results that last between seven to ten years. - Recovery after a deep plane neck lift is longer, requiring two to three weeks of downtime and the avoidance of exercise for one month. - Liposuction requires one week of downtime, and exercise can resume three weeks after the procedure.