Many people carry a modest amount of fat under their chin and can benefit from liposuction of the neck. This improves jawline definition and contours the neck, giving a more youthful and elegant profile. Liposuction of the full neck can be a quick, safe, effective method of reducing a double chin. The benefits are immediate and long-lasting. The results achieved will be influenced by bone structure, skin texture, hereditary and how much and how long the fat has been in the neck.
Not all “beefy” or full necks are due to excessive fat. The salivary glands, muscles and bones of the neck and jaw may all contribute to a full neck, and it may be more appropriate to work on these to produce a more slender, elegant neck. A thorough evaluation of your specific situation is performed at your consultation and your options for producing a sharper angle of the neck and jawline will be discussed.
The Procedure
Liposuction of the neck is performed in the office under local anaesthetic with oral sedative tablets, or may be performed in hospital as a day only procedure using a light general anaesthetic. Liposuction of the neck can be a standalone procedure, or can be combined with a facelift, neck lift, chin implant, or any other facial rejuvenation procedures.
In neck liposuction, several 3 mm well-concealed stab incisions are made to administer local anaesthetic containing a blood vessel constrictor (to limit bruising and bleeding). These same incisions are used to remove the fat using a small suction cannula.
The incisions are so small they are generally not stitched, as they seal themselves within 24 hours.
Cotton wool and a neck dressing are applied for the first day or so. These may be removed the day after surgery and you can have a gentle lukewarm shower.
Most people having liposuction of the neck are back at work within a week or so.