Neck liposuction is a surgical procedure that aims to remove excess fat from the neck and jawline area to create a more defined and youthful appearance. If you’re considering neck liposuction, here are 4 quick facts you should know:
1. Many People Are Candidates
Ideal candidates for neck liposuction are typically those with good skin elasticity and localized fat deposits in the neck and jawline area. Our surgeons perform this procedure both for younger people in their 20s who still might have some “baby fat” and for older adults who have seen more fat accumulate on their jawline over time.
That said, neck lipo alone has its limits. If you have significant sagging skin or muscle laxity in the lower face, our surgeons may recommend combining neck liposuction with a neck lift to achieve the improved definition you want.
2. Incisions Are Minimal
Our surgeons only need to make a few small incisions to perform neck liposuction. These incisions are made in inconspicuous locations, and through each he is able to insert a thin tube called a cannula to remove excess fat.
With proper care of your incisions, they should fade to being practically invisible over time. People having neck liposuction are often excited to learn that they should have no lasting indication of their surgery.
3. Recovery Is Quick, Results May Take Time
Recovery time varies, but most of our patients are ready to return to work and normal activities within a few days to a week. You may experience swelling, bruising, and some discomfort, which can be managed with over the counter or prescribed pain medication. Initial results can be seen within a few weeks, but the final outcome may take several months as swelling subsides and the tissue settles.
4. Stay Healthy to Maintain the Best Results
Fat cells removed during neck liposuction do not grow back. Does that mean you’ll have a slimmer neck forever? Not exactly. Remaining fat cells can increase in size if you do not follow a healthy diet and get regular exercise.
Gravity and aging are other factors to keep in mind. It is inevitable that facial sagging along the jawline will occur over time, and eventually, another surgery such as a face and/or neck lift will be needed to maintain a tight and toned jawline. But neck liposuction can have men and women feeling much more confident about their look for many years to come.
Dr. Chang earned his medical degree from Columbia University after graduating magna cum laude from Yale, and then completed a combined general and plastic surgery residency at Stanford University Medical Center, where he served as chief resident. After becoming a board-certified plastic surgeon, he returned to his home state and established Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, one of the premier cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery practices between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
