Today I’m highlighting the mandibular ligament, one of the key retaining ligaments released during a deep plane face and neck lift. This ligament sits between the skin and the mandible (jawbone). If you trace a line down from the corner of the mouth toward the jawline, you’ll often notice a small indentation where the skin is firmly tethered. That fixed point is the mandibular ligament. When we’re young, it helps maintain structure. But as the tissues of the face descend with time, everything begins to fall around that fixed attachment. The result is the contour change we recognize as a jowl. During a deep plane face and neck lift, this ligament is carefully released through a small incision under the chin. Releasing it allows the tissues to move freely again so the jawline can be repositioned and the jowl smoothed in a natural way. Dr. Novis is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Patients travel from across the country for her signature CURRE...