This delicate surgery can correct a double chin and beautifully define your jawline.
The neck is often one of the first places to show your age, and one of the telltale signs is a collection of fat beneath your chin. This fat can be nearly impossible to address with diet and exercise alone, and it can make you look heavier and older than you are. When this occurs, neck liposuction is a highly effective way to get rid of stubborn fatty deposits and restore your clearly defined jawline.
Dr. Firouz can perform neck liposuction under general or local anesthesia, depending on your needs and if you are having other surgeries performed simultaneously. Once the medication has taken effect, he will create small incisions beneath your chin and insert a cannula to gently suction excess fat. Because the neck is a small structure that impacts your facial appearance, he will precisely contour the area to ensure beautiful results.
Once your neck has been reshaped and slimmed, Dr. Firouz will place a dressing over the incisions to support your tissue as it heals.
Immediately after surgery, you will need to wear a special compression garment to support your new contours and promote optimal healing.
You can expect your initial neck liposuction recovery to last from one to two weeks. By that point, you should be able to resume work and your normal daily activities, though you may need to wait a bit longer for strenuous exercise.
Neck liposuction and a neck lift are complementary procedures that are often performed together to ensure that Dr. Firouz meets your vision. By combining surgeries, he can remove stubborn fatty deposits, tighten the underlying muscles, and trim away excess skin—revealing a smooth, contoured, and youthful neck.
To be a candidate for neck liposuction, you should have localized fat and relatively firm skin. This is important because you will need firm skin that can conform to your new neck contours. You should also be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about what the procedure can accomplish.
Both of these surgeries enhance and contour the neck, but they do so in different ways. While a neck lift removes excess skin and tightens the underlying tissues, neck liposuction removes fatty deposits. If you have a relatively firm neck and only want to correct a double chin, neck liposuction alone may be sufficient. However, if you also want to address sagging skin, wrinkles, and overall laxity, you may require both procedures to achieve your goals.
