The neck and jawline are among the first areas to show visible signs of aging like sagging skin, jowls, and the emergence of a double chin, even if the rest of your face still feels youthful. These changes are a natural part of how your skin and muscles evolve over time.
Neck liposuction might offer your desired transformation if you’re exploring ways to reclaim a refined profile. Read on to learn how the procedure works, whether it aligns with your aesthetic goals, and how Dr. Martin Stepanyan can help you look as vibrant as you feel.
Neck Liposuction Explained
Liposuction, a minimally invasive cosmetic surgery, removes localized fat pockets that resist diet and exercise. During the procedure, Dr. Stepanyan will make small incisions in your neck and use a small tube called a cannula to suction out fat deposits.
Neck liposuction typically involves less anesthesia and a faster recovery time than neck lift surgery, but it has some limitations. For example, it cannot tighten your muscles and skin. However, if you qualify, neck liposuction can offer a slimmer profile, a defined jawline, and a more youthful appearance.
Who Is an Ideal Candidate for Neck Liposuction?
The best candidates for neck liposuction are healthy nonsmokers who are unhappy with a lack of definition between their chins and jawlines. You should also have good skin elasticity, realistic expectations, and be at a stable weight.
1. Localized Fat in Your Neck or Chin
Neck liposuction works best for patients with isolated fat pockets in their neck or chin – two areas that are notoriously challenging to tone with fitness and nutrition. Neck lipo can contour and define this region by getting rid of this stubborn fat.
2. Good Skin Elasticity
Your skin must bounce back to its new contour after Dr. Stepanyan removes the fat. Firm, elastic skin will adjust quickly, allowing your liposuction results to shine. In general, the younger you are, the more resilient your skin will be.
3. You Don’t Smoke
Smoking restricts blood flow and dramatically slows healing, which can increase the risk of complications after neck liposuction. You can recover faster and lower your chances of infection or scarring by not smoking or vaping in the weeks before and after your surgery.
4. Your Weight Is Stable
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and staying within your target weight range will preserve your long-term neck lipo results. Dramatic weight fluctuations will change your neck contours, reversing your outcomes.
5. You Have Realistic Expectations
Neck liposuction offers natural-looking contouring, but it won’t drastically change your appearance. You must understand the possibilities and limitations of this option and have attainable goals.
Who Might Not Be a Good Candidate?
Not everyone is a good candidate for neck liposuction, including patients who have significant loose or sagging skin, have underlying medical conditions that affect healing, plan to lose a lot of weight, or want a dramatic facial transformation.
The good news is that you can proactively work to become a better candidate:
- Maintain a healthy, stable body weight to ensure fat doesn’t collect again.
- Improve skin elasticity by staying hydrated, avoiding excessive sun exposure, and considering skin treatments that boost collagen.
- Quit smoking at least a few weeks before and after surgery.
- Follow a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, stress management, and daily physical activity.
What if Neck Liposuction Isn’t Right for You?
If you’re not an ideal candidate for neck liposuction, you still have options. A neck lift may work better to tighten loose skin and address muscle laxity. At your consultation, Dr. Stepanyan can recommend customized rejuvenation solutions based on your anatomy and goals.
Is Neck Liposuction Permanent?
The fat cells removed during neck liposuction are gone for good, but you are responsible for maintaining your results. All the factors that make you a good candidate for neck lipo come into play there.
Gaining weight after the procedure can cause remaining fat cells to expand, so staying active and eating well will preserve your slimmer, sculpted neckline long-term.
Get Answers at Your Consultation With Dr. Stepanyan in Beverly Hills
You don’t have to decide if you’re a good candidate for neck liposuction on your own. At your Beverly Hills consultation, Dr. Stepanyan, a board-certified cosmetic surgeon with over 25 years of experience, will take the time to answer your questions and address your needs.
Dr. Stepanyan provides extensive information and offers three-dimensional imaging so you can visualize the outcome of your tailored surgical plan. If you’re ready to revitalize your natural contour, schedule your consultation today by booking an appointment online or calling us at (818) 551-0088.