Steven Mobley, MD, a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, has served Salt Lake City, Utah, since 2002.
Experience facial definition that looks good at all angles.
3D Neck® Rejuvenation is the signature outpatient procedure of Steven Mobley, MD, a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah, designed for men and women typically between their early 20s to mid-40s. It combines advanced neck liposuction, neck muscle tightening and, often, a custom-carved chin implant through one easy-to-hide 1-inch incision under the chin. Because 3D Neck® is Dr. Mobley's own registered procedure, you will find it only at Mobley MD in Salt Lake City.
THINKING YOU NEED A CHIN IMPLANT OR NECK LIPOSUCTION?
Perhaps you're on this page because you've noticed a weak chin or some fullness under your chin, and you're thinking a chin implant or neck liposuction is the answer. It might be. Yet many patients who come to Steven Mobley, MD, expecting a single procedure learn that their chin, neck fullness and sagging neck muscle are all working against their cosmetic jawline goals. That is why Dr. Mobley created his 3D Neck® procedure. In one operation, he removes the stubborn fat, tightens the loose neck muscle and, when needed, enhances the jawline with a custom-carved chin implant. The goal of a 3D Neck® is to have your chin, neck and jawline finally work together to give you the "snatched" jawline you've dreamed of. Many patients say having a 3D Neck® procedure was one of the best investments they ever made in themselves. For over 24 years, men and women from across Utah and the nation have trusted this double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Salt Lake City with their chin, neck and jawline.
3D NECK REJUVENATION
The signature procedure of Steven Mobley, MD, Facial Plastic Surgeon in Salt Lake City.
3D Neck® Rejuvenation is an excellent choice for men and women typically between their early 20s to mid-40s. For patients in their late 40s and beyond with looser neck skin, Dr. Mobley usually recommends a neck lift and sometimes a facelift instead. Before the 3D Neck® procedure existed, younger patients who wanted a more defined neck and jawline had few good options. That is why Steven Mobley, MD, created the 3D Neck® procedure in 2014: to fill that gap and advance Facial Plastic Surgery with a new option for his patients that restores a defined neck, chin and jawline in one operation, all through a small, easy-to-hide 1-inch incision under the chin, with a much easier recovery than a neck lift.
Why patients choose Steven Mobley, MD, for 3D Neck® Rejuvenation
Dr. Mobley's patent-pending inventions, the Mobley Platysma Clamp, a neck retractor and the Mobley Chin Implant, were all designed for his signature 3D Neck® procedure. He has been invited to teach his neck and jawline techniques to fellow surgeons more than 12 times at national and international meetings, including the Global Aesthetics Conference (2023). At the 2026 annual meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, he presented "Achieving a 'Snatched' Jawline: Reliable Platysmaplasty in the Center Neck." Dr. Mobley performs 35–50 chin implants each year, a jaw-dropping 5–7 times as many as the average AAFPRS member surgeon, according to past AAFPRS survey data.
Across his career, Steven Mobley, MD, has delivered more than 85 lectures and authored more than 50 published works, including chapters in the textbooks surgeons train on. He devoted 11 years to the University of Utah School of Medicine as a full-time faculty member, earning tenure as Associate Professor of Surgery, and has been invited to lecture at seven academic medical centers in the United States and Germany, including Northwestern University and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. Readers of The Park Record voted him Park City's Best for 10 years, he has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, and he has been featured on Inside Edition, Good Morning America, People and Cosmopolitan.
Dr. Mobley and the Mobley MD practice have a long history of giving back, most of it close to home. Together they have given more than $100,000 in charitable surgery and donations, including free ear pinning surgery for school-age children (K–12) who are bullied about their ears and whose families could not otherwise afford the operation, more than a decade of support for Utah foster youth through Raise the Future, and police and veterans charities such as Folds of Honor and Tunnel to Towers.
Convenient, safe & effective:
- Often an ideal choice for patients typically under 45 years of age
- Ideal for both men and women seeking a more defined neck, chin and jawline
- A much smaller operation than a traditional neck lift, performed through a 1-inch incision hidden under the chin
- Patients can choose a gentle IV sedation at Millcreek Surgical Suite in Salt Lake City, an AAAASF-accredited surgical suite, or local anesthesia with oral sedation right in the office
STEP ONE
DE-BULK
De-bulking is an evolution of traditional neck liposuction. In traditional liposuction, the surgeon passes a cannula (a thin metal wand) under the skin and typically removes the fat by feel, not direct vision. In 3D Neck® Rejuvenation, Steven Mobley, MD, uses more "open" liposuction, where he can directly see the fat he is removing for increased accuracy. Working through a single small incision and using special retractors he invented, he removes the remaining fat from the surface of the deeper neck muscle, called the platysma, for your best possible neck contour. Patients are pleased to learn that Dr. Mobley's technique preserves the submandibular (salivary) glands, which help keep the mouth moist. Because no one yet knows the decades-long effects of removing them in cosmetic procedures, Dr. Mobley prefers to keep your glands working for a lifetime.
In 3-D neck rejuvenation, we always start off by doing traditional “closed” neck liposuction but then we transition to open liposuction. With open liposuction, we are directly looking at the fatty tissue that is in the underside of the chin and neck area. Under direct visualization, all through an incision approximately 1” wide with special retractors and high tech LED lighting, we can actually get the remainder of the fat off of the deeper neck muscle called the platysma (to be covered in the next section) so that we really get the best possible neck contour for the patient by combining both traditional closed liposuction but with the advanced technique now of open liposuction.
STEP TWO
DE-AGE
As we age, through no fault of our own, the neck begins to loosen under the chin and down to the Adam's apple. Even with a healthy diet, a reasonable body weight and an active life, the neck muscle, called the platysma, begins to sag away from the deeper structures and can soften the attractive angle between the chin and the neck. Some patients in their 20s and 30s notice they never had a defined neckline; others first see this sagging in their late 30s. Through the same small incision, with specialized retractors and LED fiber-optic lighting, Steven Mobley, MD, brings the loose platysma muscle to the center of the neck. This is where his most important creation comes in: Dr. Mobley invented his patent-pending Mobley Platysma Clamp because, before it, no clamp existed that was designed specifically to help surgeons create a crisp cervicomental angle, the desirable sharp angle between the underside of the chin and the front of the neck. The clamp's special angles, designed by Dr. Mobley, help remove the precise amount of loose muscle. Once it is removed, the two new edges are sewn together, creating a corset-like effect and a crisp, defined angle from under the chin down the neck.
In 3-D neck rejuvenation, everything is done through a small 1” skin incision again, using high tech retractors and LED fiber optic lighting; we are able to have an amazing amount of visualization in this procedure. We can actually visualize the loose platysma muscle. The excess platysma muscle is brought to the center of the neck where the excess muscle is held in a special clamp developed by Dr. Mobley exclusively. The excess muscle is removed. Now the two ends of the platysma muscle are then sewn back together and the sewing of these ends together creates an attractive corset type effect that creates attractive definition from underneath the chin and down the front of the neck to the area of the Adam’s apple.
STEP THREE
DE-FINE
The final step of 3D Neck® Rejuvenation, when a chin implant is recommended, is jawline definition. Steven Mobley, MD, has taught chin implant technique to surgeons from around the world and custom-carves most of his chin implants during surgery to create a custom-curated jawline that blends naturally with all of your facial proportions. For women, it means a heart-shaped, feminine, "snatched" jawline that is strong, sleek and never masculine. For men, it can mean a stronger, more angular jawline with masculine yet natural-looking outer angles. His years of custom carving led him to invent his own patent-pending Mobley Chin Implant, the first new chin implant design in 30 years.
In 3-D neck rejuvenation, each chin implant is custom modified so that it is an exact cosmetic match to your particular jaw anatomy. For example, perhaps the very front part of your chin protrudes nicely but the sides of your jawline and chin area are “hollow”. Dr. Mobley will custom carve a chin implant exactly for your facial features that would give you little to no augmentation of your central chin; while at the same time giving you a nice amount of attractive volume along the lateral jaw line.
Each patient walks away from the procedure with a custom shaped chin implant that is an appropriate cosmetic balance to give you the most attractive jawline in balance with your face and body type. This is particularly important for female patients where we want to make the jawline strong but still keep it feminine. Custom chin carving of your implant will make sure that you have a well-defined jawline but at the same time, your jawline will still be feminine, sleek, and attractive.
3D NECK REJUVENATION
Frequently Asked Questions
The top questions about our revolutionary new procedure defining faces across America.
In simplest terms, a 3D neck operation is an operation to significantly enhance the definition of the jawline, most commonly combined with a chin implant, as well as tightening of the muscles along the center of the neck. Further, liposuction is performed to remove excess fatty tissues that reduce the appearance of the neck, chin, and under-chin areas.
This incision hides very well under the chin. Usually this incision is about 1 inch wide and is hidden in a natural crease below the chin. When you look at the before and afters on this page, please appreciate that all of this was done with just one small incision under the chin. In no cases on this page were there any cuts made around the ears. That is one of the big differences between 3D necks and neck or face-lifts. If you are over the age of 50, the most common procedure would be a neck-lift or face lift. During your consultation, Dr. Mobley will explain if a 3D neck procedure is right for you; or if an alternative procedure(s) would better help you reach your cosmetic goals.
At MobleyMD, quality, safety, and exceptional results guide our approach. Dr. Mobley's proprietary 3D Neck procedure offers a comprehensive enhancement of your neck and jawline without the noticeable incisions other surgeons may require.
The 3D Neck procedure combines neck liposuction, platysmaplasty, and customized chin augmentation to create a cohesive, natural-looking result. Typically performed comfortably in-office under local anesthesia with mild sedation, it provides excellent outcomes while avoiding the prolonged recovery associated with deeper anesthesia.
The average cost for a 3D Neck procedure starts around $9,000 & up, though exact pricing depends on your unique needs. Dr. Mobley provides a personalized consultation, including a thorough medical evaluation and discussion of your aesthetic goals, to determine your specific treatment plan and final cost.
If you're interested in experiencing a superior cosmetic surgery journey designed for safety, quality, and beautiful outcomes, we invite you to schedule your consultation.
Dr. Mobley wants to make cosmetic surgery available to as many people as possible. For that reason we have partnered with CareCredit to provide lending services. With CareCredit you can take up to 36 months to pay with no interest programs available. When you come in for your consultation we will be more than happy to go over all your financial options with you.
A 3D neck procedure requires about 3-4 days of really taking it easy. A few fine stitches are removed from under the chin at one week post op. Like all cosmetic procedures, there is normal swelling in the area and final results are better judged about 2 months after the procedure. Most patients will take 3-7 days off from work. If you work from home, you could be back to work on the 3rd or 4th day after the procedure.
For the first 1-2 days following surgery, the face is wrapped with a compressive bandage. This can cause some pressure discomfort, but most patients find this very tolerable, particularly in combination with the pain medications that all patients receive. Once the compressive head-wrap is removed, most patients feel that the majority of their discomfort has been alleviated. It is normal to feel tightness in the neck muscles under the chin. This is simply a sign of a successful surgical tightening of the neckline. This lasts for about 7 days.
Every type of surgery has risks. It’s my ethical responsibility to educate you on these risks so you can make the best possible decision for yourself while weighing these risks against the benefits of surgery. My training helps me to minimize these risks to the best of my ability, but I cannot eliminate them entirely.
Common risks include numbness of chin, red or visible scar, shifting of the implant, and infection of the implant. Fortunately in many many years of practice Dr. Mobley has not had one implant shift or get infected. Other risks of 3D neck procedures include asymmetry, facial nerve weakness, residual fat or skin laxity, and blood collection under the skin. The risks above are the most common ones that I think you should be aware of, but they are not a complete list of all possible risks. When I see you in consultation and we begin to formulate your surgical treatment plan, I’ll review with you not only these common risks but also the less likely complications that may occur.
Fortunately, the overall majority of patients get through a 3D neck procedure with a relatively quick recovery and without any serious complications