NECK LIPOSUCTION

Excess submental fat, also known as a “double chin”, can accumulate under the chin, even in those not overweight and independent of age. This stubborn fatty tissue is often resistant to diet and exercise. Neck liposuction is a technique used to improve neck contour and gently suction away the unwanted fatty tissue. There will be a variable amount of skin tightening, depending on individual skin quality and healing. Patients with good skin elasticity are the best candidates for this procedure, with a higher potential for skin retraction and tightening. Only one treatment is necessary.

During your consultation, Dr. Chandler will examine your neck and skin quality and determine whether or not neck liposuction is the right procedure for you. If you have excess skin or laxity in the neck, a formal neck lift procedure may be more appropriate. An alternative, noninvasive treatment option that can be considered is Kybella, involving injections into the areas of submental fat to dissolve the fatty tissue. However, multiple injections are usually required and the treatment is not as effective compared with liposuction.