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As we get older, inevitably our bodies age in ways that we can’t change, losing elasticity and gaining fatty deposits in areas such as the neck, chin and back. As much as we try to eat well and exercise, we simply have to realize that those areas won’t firm up again. Having neck fat can drastically affect your self-esteem, making you look and feel older than you are. It is important to consult with a few neck liposuction doctors in your area to understand what your options are and to choose the best surgeon you have the most confidence in. We encourage you to take a look at before and after neck liposuction pictures in our gallery to see results of other patients and how you might look after neck liposuction surgery.

Neck Liposuction Procedure

One of the most common ways to correct fatty areas around your neck is liposuction surgery. It’s less expensive than other procedures and very effective in correcting the problem. The most common techniques used today are the Tumescent, and the Ultrasonic Assisted (UAL). Your surgeon will make tiny incisions just under your chin or behind your earlobes. With the Tumescent, your doctor injects some localized pain medicine along with epinephrine (a drug that contracts blood vessels). This will make your fat swell. Your doctor then inserts an instrument called a cannula, a tube-like device that’s used to break up and vacuum out the fat.

  The Ultrasonic Assisted (UAL) uses a special cannula that sends out energy from sound waves and is used to liquefy the fat prior to the suctioning process. The incisions are then closed up with tape, and you’re sent home wearing a compression garment for a couple of days. After your surgery, you may have some bruising and swelling. Most people return to work within a week. When you’re healed, you’ll have a more youthful appearance and restored self-confidence.

Advantages of Neck Liposuction

  • Complete removal of fat in the neck area, leaving you with smooth, contoured skin as long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle
  • Enhanced appearance, improved confidence and boosted self-esteem
  • Short recovery period
  • Low cost with very little downtime

Disadvantages of Neck Liposuction  

  • There is risk with any surgery, so anyone considering liposuction surgery should be in good health
  • Swelling and bruising may last for several weeks (read more about liposuction recovery)
  • Because liposuction is a cosmetic surgery, insurance won’t pay for it, so typically the patient incurs the full cost (but it’s rather low)

Take some time to find out how to reverse the damaging effects of aging with minimally invasive cosmetic procedures in our informative infographic. Just click the image below!

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    While liposuction will take away the extra fat, how you take care of your body after the procedure will determine how long you will keep that slim silhouette. Many people fear gaining weight after surgery, especially since they cannot work out during the recovery stages.

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    Extra fat around the jaw line can make you look heavier than you really are, and may be taking away from a natural youthful appearance. All that extra skin and fat under the chin may be genetic, and it won’t necessarily disappear with changes in your diet and weight.

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Procedure Snapshot

  • Avg. Cost: $2224
  • Candidate: Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
  • Length: 45 minutes - 4 hours
  • Treatment: One
  • Results: Permanent
  • Back to Work: 1-2 weeks

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