Deep Neck Contouring in Fort Myers

Refine the Neck. Reveal the Jawline. Whisper Youth.
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The Most Underrated Marker of Youth? The Neck.

The eyes express and the smile charms, but the neck is where time tends to speak first. It softens the jawline, gathers fullness beneath the chin, and blurs the contours that once defined your profile. For many people, the face still reflects vitality while the neck quietly tells a different story.
Deep neck contouring is built for exactly that mismatch: a refined, powerful way to bring the neck back into agreement with the face.
For those whose face still reflects vitality, but whose neck does not.
Deep Neck Contouring offers a refined, powerful solution.
Before and after photos showing improved neck and jawline contouring in an older man and woman with reduced sagging skin.

What Is
Deep Neck Contouring?

This highly specialized procedure addresses the deeper anatomy beneath the chin and jawline, far beyond the reach of surface-level treatments.
Dr. Prendiville works beneath the skin to:
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Tighten the
platysma muscle
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Refine submental
fat pads
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Reshape structural contours from within
This isn’t just a correction

It is sculpture,  performed with surgical precision and artistic vision.

What Deep Neck Contouring Actually Involves

Most neck treatments work on the surface. Deep neck contouring works underneath it, addressing the deeper anatomy beneath the chin and jawline that surface treatments cannot reach. Through a small, well-hidden incision under the chin (and sometimes behind the ears), Dr. Prendiville restores a youthful look with expert techniques.

On Its Own or With A Facelift

Deep neck contouring can stand alone, or it can be performed as part of The Prendiville Signature Lift when the face and neck are aging together. At your consultation, Dr. Prendiville will tell you honestly which approach gives the most natural result for your anatomy.

Anesthesia and setting

Deep neck contouring can stand alone, or it can be performed as part of The Prendiville Signature Lift when the face and neck are aging together. At your consultation, Dr. Prendiville will tell you honestly which approach gives the most natural result for your anatomy.

  • Tightens the platysma muscle, the sheet of muscle whose edges loosen and separate with age to create vertical “bands” in the neck. Tightening it is the part many lighter treatments skip, and the reason results look structural rather than superficial.

  • Refines the deep fat pads that sit deep under the chin and are not reachable by liposuction alone, removing the heaviness that reads as a “double chin.”

  • Reshapes the structural contours from within, so the jawline and neckline are rebuilt rather than simply tightened on the surface.

Sometimes the neck reveals what the rest of the face doesn't - and it can be quietly frustrating when the two feel out of sync.

Dr. Stephen Prendiville works beneath the surface to gently tighten the underlying muscles, soften fullness under the chin, and restore a more defined jawline, so your neckline feels balanced, refreshed, and naturally yours. A fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon, here in Fort Myers.

Sculpted.
Subtle. Strong.

A Neckline That Belongs to Your Youth
Most patients do not want to look different. They want to look as young as they feel. Deep neck contouring commonly restores:

~ A sleeker, more sculpted neck.
~ A defined jawline from every angle, not just head-on.
~ A reduction in submental fullness, the “double chin” beneath the chin.
~ Tightening that happens beneath the surface, with nothing about the result that needs explaining.
~ Confidence with the collar open or the hair swept up.

Whether on its own or as part of The Prendiville Signature Lift, deep neck contouring reveals a profile that whispers youth, not procedure.
View the Before & After Gallery
Side-by-side comparison of a man's neck before and after a skin tightening treatment showing reduced sagging and smoother skin in the after image.Side-by-side before and after images showing a woman's lower face and neck; the before image shows sagging skin under the chin, while the after image shows a tighter, smoother neck contour.Side-by-side comparison of a woman's lower face and neck before and after a cosmetic treatment showing reduced neck wrinkles and tighter skin.Side-by-side comparison of a woman before and after treatment, showing tightened and smoother skin under the chin and neck.
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Is Deep Neck Contouring Right
For You?

Many patients don’t want to look “different.” They simply want back what time has taken:
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A sleeker, more sculpted neck
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A defined jawline from every angle
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Reduction in submental fullness ("double chin")
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Tightening beneath the surface, with nothing to explain
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Confidence when the collar’s open or the hair is swept up
Deep neck contouring tends to be a good fit when the neck ages faster than the face.
Dr. Prendiville commonly sees people who:
What makes a strong candidate:

Your Experience, Step by Step

  1. Private consultation and facial analysis
    Every journey toward a refreshed neckline begins with a real conversation - one that looks at your whole profile, not just the area under your chin. Dr. Prendiville takes time to understand your skin, muscle, and facial structure, and genuinely listens to what's been weighing on you. From there, he'll guide you honestly toward the approach that will serve you best, whether that's deep neck contouring alone or a combined plan.
  2. A plan made for your anatomy
    Your face tells its own story, and your plan should honor that. Dr. Prendiville takes the time to understand your brow position, forehead, and hairline before anything else - then thoughtfully builds an approach around your goals, your anatomy, and whether a combined procedure might bring you the most meaningful results.
  3. The day of surgery
    Your procedure takes place in a fully accredited, private surgical suite, using small, discreetly placed incisions. For most patients, it's an outpatient experience - meaning you'll be back in the comfort of your own home the same day.
  4. Guided recovery
    Recovery can feel uncertain, and you won't face it alone. Every step is coordinated with care and discretion - with clear guidance and attentive follow-up so you always know what to expect, what's normal, and what comes next.

What Recovery Really Looks Like

Because deep neck contouring works through small, hidden incisions, recovery is more manageable than most people expect. Swelling and tightness settle in stages, and the neckline keeps refining as the weeks pass.

Timeframe

What to expect

First few days
A light dressing or support garment may be worn. Swelling and a feeling of tightness under the chin and jaw are normal and peak early. Most people rest at home.
About 1 week
Any sutures are typically removed. Swelling is settling and you begin to feel more like yourself, though the neck still feels tight.
2 weeks
Many patients feel comfortable returning to work and low-key social settings. Bruising, if any, can usually be covered.
3 to 6 weeks
Most swelling resolves and the jawline begins to look defined. Strenuous exercise resumes on Dr. Prendiville’s schedule once cleared.
6 weeks to 3 months
The neckline continues to refine as deeper swelling fades and tissues settle into their new contour.
Up to 1 year
The final, settled result emerges. Results are long-lasting and age gracefully with you.
Every recovery is individual; these ranges are typical, not promises. Recovery may differ when the procedure is combined with a facelift. Your specific timeline is reviewed at your consultation.

Why
Dr. Prendiville

The neck is delicate terrain, and it deserves more than general expertise. With over 20 years of facial-only surgical mastery, Dr. Stephen Prendiville is uniquely qualified to sculpt this overlooked region with rare precision.
You won’t leave looking different. You’ll leave looking refreshed.

Each procedure is performed by his hand alone, in a private, boutique setting known for white-glove care and natural, lasting results. The neck rewards a surgeon who works there often, thinks in proportions, and resists the urge to overcorrect.
You won’t leave looking different. You’ll leave looking right.
Ready to

Refine the Reflection?


A defined neck and jawline starts with understanding your profile and your goals. Schedule a private consultation with Dr. Prendiville in Fort Myers to discover how deep neck contouring can bring quiet definition back to your profile.

Schedule your private consultation and discover how Deep Neck Contouring can bring quiet definition back to your profile.
Because aging gracefully doesn’t mean aging passively.
It means choosing a surgeon who knows where youth hides and how to bring it back without a trace.
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