Neck Liposuction
Neck liposuction cosmetic surgery can help reduce the appearance of fat pockets in the neck region and under the chin.
Stubborn fat deposits in the neck compromise the youthful contours of the jaw. Diet and exercise alone may sometimes not be enough to remove these fatty deposits. For such people, neck liposuction may be an excellent solution.
Initially, the surgeon will assess the patient’s medical condition, neck and face structure, and understand their aesthetic goals prior to recommending neck lipo surgery. Neck liposuction involves the surgical sculpting of the neck region and removal of excess fat deposits to restore an angular chin and jaw shape.
Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery, led by board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Burton M. Sundin and Dr. Reps B. Sundin, provides neck liposuction to patients in Richmond, Fredericksburg, Tysons Corner, Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and other suburbs and neighborhoods in this area of the nation.
Ideal Candidates
Ideal neck liposuction candidates are at a healthy weight but have stubborn fat pockets in the neck area. The patient may consider neck lipo if these deposits are unresponsive to diet and exercise. To achieve optimal outcomes with neck liposuction, the patient should have reasonable skin elasticity and firmness in the neck area.
Good candidates will be healthy and have reasonable expectations for neck liposuction outcomes. While age is not a determining factor for this surgery, older patients may have less elastic skin. This may lead to less effective outcomes in older in