Submental liposuction refers to liposuction of the area under the chin. If a person has a significantly fatty neck, liposuction of this region can be quite satisfying. It can usually be done through a small incision underneath the chin or behind the ears. The fat that is superficial to the platysma muscle is the area best treated by liposuction. It is important to try to maintain a thin layer of fat between the skin and muscle if possible to help minimize the risk of overtreatment. However, if there is a lot of loose skin, subplatysmal fat, or plastyma muscle banding, liposuction alone may not be enough, and there are surgical options that may be able to treat these concerns.