Neck Liposuction

When fat accumulates below the chin, the youthful contour of your jaw and lower face disappears. One of the most common complaints a cosmetic surgeon will hear is, “I hate the fat and loose skin around my neck,” or “I hate my double chin.” For many people, liposuction of the chin and neck can restore the definition of the lower face and eradicate a double chin or a “turkey neck.” In older patients, sagging, fatty tissue below the chin often causes patients to believe they need a facelift, when they may only need to undergo submental liposuction, which is a much less invasive option.

What Does Facial Liposuction Achieve?

Facial liposuction is intended to improve the natural angles of the lower face and smooth the transition of the following areas:

• Neck
• Lower Chin
• Mandible

Consultation: the First Step

The surgery process begins with a consultation where you can discuss your concerns and discuss the results that can be obtained through surgery. If we proceed, the day of surgery will start with a preoperative exam, preoperative photos, and preoperative markings. The treated area is then thoroughly cleansed and a local anesthetic is applied.

The Facial Liposuction Procedure

During liposuction, Dr. Branman makes a small incision and saturates the targeted area with a tumescent solution. He then inserts a small tube called a cannula, which is attached to a suction hose, to remove fat from the chin and neck. After chin liposuction, the neck is taped for about 48 hours and a special chinstrap is worn for 3-4 days. Some bruising and swelling should be expected, but patients can usually return to work within 1 week.

Choose A Qualified Surgeon

Rejuvenation of the neck is an important part of facial cosmetic surgery and it requires a special knowledge of neck anatomy. You should choose a surgeon with adequate knowledge regarding the lower face and experience performing the many procedures of this area.

Neck lift surgery, and all cosmetic surgery procedures, are performed by Little Rock cosmetic surgeon Dr. Rhys Branman at Arkansas Surgical Hospital or in our in-office surgical suite. For more information on liposuction of the lower face, contact the office of Dr. Branman.