Duration
30 min – 1 h
Type of anesthesia
Local anesthesia or sedation
Clinic stay
Outpatient
Social downtime
1 – 3 days
Objectives of neck liposuction
Neck liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that will make it possible to beautify and permanently remove excess fat located in the upper area of the neck, under the chin.
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Thanks to the introduction of a cannula under the chin, the intervention allows both to achieve an aspiration of the fat of the neck , but above all to cause a phenomenon of healing by inflammatory retraction, allowing to put back in tension the tissues located under the chin .
By removing excess fat and draping the skin of the neck,liposuction of the neck therefore has the effect of carrying out a mini-lift of the region located under the chin. It thus makes it possible to better redraw the mandibular contours and the cervico-chin angle (angle between the chin and the neck).
It can be performed alone or in combination with other surgical techniques such as genioplasty to improve the profile and better redefine the cervico-mental angle.
Who is liposuction for?
Liposuction of the neck is a cosmetic surgery procedure for patients with excess fat in the area under the chin , giving the appearance of a double chin.
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Patients with sagging and lax neck skin can also benefit from this procedure in combination with a cervico-facial lift.
Liposuction of the neck is a surgical procedure that can lead to risks and complications. A first consultation with your surgeon is essential to know if this intervention is adapted to your particular situation.
Before and after pictures
The neck liposuction procedure
The neck liposuction will positively transform the harmony of your face. The results are final .
Follow your surgeon’s recommendations to optimize the healing process and the quality of the result.
Before the intervention
The first consultation is essential to understand your request and your motivations. It is also an opportunity for your surgeon to carefully analyze the anatomy of your face to ensure that the procedure will beautify your face in a global way and bring real rejuvenation.
Your surgeon will possibly suggest a genioplasty or a mandibular advancement osteotomy in addition to liposuction.
A pre-operative health check will be carried out to verify the absence of contraindications.
Anesthesia
Liposuction of the neck generaly takes place under local anesthesia with sedation. However, in some cases, a general anaesthesia is preferred. The choice of the technique will be made between you, your anesthesiologist and your surgeon.
A consultation with your anesthesiologist will take place a few days before your procedure.
The day of the procedure
The incisions are short (about 3 or 4 millimeters) and discreet. They are hidden in the crease under the chin. They will gradually disappear in 2-3 weeks and will become almost invisible after a year.
A cannula is inserted through this tiny opening, in order to suck out the excess fat.
The quantity of fat extracted will be adapted to the quality of the overlying skin which constitutes one of the determining factors for the quality of the result.
The scar is usually closed with non-absorbable sutures so as not to mark the skin. A compressive cervical bandage is applied at the end of the operation to limit postoperative oedema. The duration of the procedure varies according to the quantity of fat to be extracted. It lasts on average between 30 minutes and an hour.
After the procedure
Liposuction of the neck is a painless intervention and the clinic can be discharged the same day.
Ecchymoses (bruises) and edema (swelling) may appear and will disappear within ten to twenty days following the procedure.
You will be able to resume normal activity 2 to 10 days after the procedure, depending on social and professional activity. Avoid exposing the area to the sun or UV for at least 3 weeks.
Results
To appreciate the final result of the neck liposuction, it will be necessary to wait for the complete resorption of the oedema. In patients with thin skin, there is an appreciable final result at six weeks, and around three months in patients with thick and firm skin.
This physical improvement is generally accompanied by psychological well-being. The goal of this surgery is to provide an improvement, not to achieve perfection.
If your expectations remain realistic, the obtained result should give you utmost satisfaction.
The art of neck liposuction at Laclinic
At Laclinic, the artistic skills of the surgeons are essential for each intervention. For cervico-facial liposuction, the challenge consists in obtaining a tailor-made result using the latest generation cannulas.
The result will be natural and graceful, and will bring harmony and youth to your whole face .
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Around the surgery
The first consultation
The first appointment is essential to identify your needs and expectations. Our specialists will take all the necessary time to understand your demand and offer you the best advice.
Anesthesia
Sensitive to the potentially traumatic dimension of any operation, Laclinic's doctors pay close attention to pain management to make the operation as comfortable and safe as possible.
Associated treatments
Liposuction of the neck is often combined with genioplasty to improve the profile or with a cervico-facial lift in people who have a sagging lower face associated with excess fat.
This results in a natural remodeling of the oval of the face and a rejuvenating effect.
Ultherapy
Ultherapy is an ultrasound lifting technique that stimulates the production of collagen in depth and firms the contours of the face.