Neck liposuction
(Medical procedures and tests)
This article will help you learn about the neck liposuction procedure and how to prepare for it.
What is the neck liposuction procedure?
- Neck liposuction is a procedure that helps improve a full or double chin and significantly enhances a person’s appearance, as it removes excess fat deposits. However, it cannot substantially improve sagging skin. This procedure can help a patient look younger or even as if they have lost weight. Neck contouring may also restore facial balance by providing a more defined jawline that frames the rest of the face.
- Goals of neck liposuction:
Improve the appearance of a “double chin” or fullness under the chin.
Refine the jawline to enhance the chin or create balance in facial features.
It is often combined with chin augmentation or rhinoplasty for further enhancement of facial features. The results can be permanent as long as the patient maintains a stable weight.
When is neck liposuction performed?
Neck liposuction is performed when a patient is bothered by excess fat deposits in the neck that do not respond to diet or exercise. In such cases, neck liposuction may be a suitable option.
- How do you prepare for neck liposuction?
- Before the procedure:
- Obtain laboratory tests or a medical evaluation.
- Take certain medications or adjust your current medications.
Stop smoking.
- Avoid aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements, as they can increase bleeding.
- After the procedure:
