Neck Liposuction | Neck Lift

Neck liposuction is probably one of the most effective techniques used for removing fat from the cheeks, chin and jowls and for rejuvenating the neck’s appearance in a safe and quick way. The method involves fewer risks and complications compared to traditional surgery, referred to as neck lift, which is done under general anesthesia and leaves larger scars.

Neck liposuction surgery is followed by a more rapid recovery and it costs less than classical surgery, as it is performed quicker and the patient is hospitalized for fewer hours. The neck’s appearance after a liposuction is generally more natural and youthful compared to a traditional face or neck lift, so there are lots of reasons for which one should opt for a neck liposuction in order to get rid of neck fat or to rejuvenate his or her look.

How does neck liposuction work?

This procedure consists in removing the excess fat cells localized under the neck and face areas through a powerful suction mechanism, which uses vacuum and a thin tube introduced underneath the skin through some small incision, generally made behind the ears. The technique offers the possibility of sculpting exactly the desired areas of the neck or jawline and leaves very small to no scars thanks to the small cannulas used for removing the fats.

Still, liposuction on neck is not always the most appropriate solution for people trying to get rid of aesthetic issues such as double chin, turkey neck or saggy skin and this is because the procedure doesn’t treat the muscles and the skin. It only removes the fat layers underneath the neck’s skin, ensuring a more sculpted appearance of the region. This is why people with lots of wrinkles or overlying skin should consider an alternative procedure, such as mini neck lift, which fills the lines and makes the folds less prominent by giving the skin a fuller appearance.

Neck liposuction is less invasive therefore results in less bruising and swelling than classical face lifts. It can be performed in men and women alike, regardless their age and it generally takes up to one hour to be completed. Done under local anesthesia, the technique is followed by a short and risk-free neck liposuction recovery period during which the patient has to wear a compressive dressing that allows the neck’s skin and muscles to redrape to their new contour.

Recovery and complications of neck liposuction

Similar to other chin and neck liposuction procedures, such as those using laser technologies to melt fats, this treatment method is linked with some potential unpleasant reactions which may appear during the recovery period: ruffles under the neck, nerves’ damage, over-suctioning of the neck. But these neck liposuction complications are very rare – more frequent among the complications of this method are infections appearing around the stitched areas, generally due to improper hygiene. To prevent these issues, one should wear the supportive bandage which wraps around the neck region until the wounds are healed and the neck doesn’t look swollen anymore.

This bandage not only prevents infection outbreaks but also assists the skin and underlying muscles in tightening, so it should be worn at least for one week, until the region becomes painless and looks firm and rejuvenated. Once the healing process is completed, the patient may also opt for a laser resurfacing or some chemical peels in order to reduce any residual scarring remaining after neck liposuction and to gain even more self-esteem and confidence.

The procedure can also be performed using ultrasound energy (a method called UAL – ultrasonic assisted lipoplasty), which melts fats before suctioning them through a thin tube. In this case the tissue damage, the blood loss and the bruising is minimal and the results are just as encouraging as those obtained through classical liposuction on neck.

Although this technique can be performed in both young adults and elders, the final aspect of the neck area is generally better and the healing is quicker in younger patients as the skin is more elastic and produces more collagen fibers than in adults and elders.  However, most people are pleased with their new appearance and neck contour and the best part about this method is that the fat cells are permanently removed so the results are visible for a very long period of time.

Neck liposuction prices

Therefore, there’s no surprise neck liposuction is widely used all over the world, despite its price, for restoring the youthful appearance of the jowls, neck and face. Generally, the neck liposuction cost ranges between $2000 and $8000, but these sums vary from one country to another and even from one clinic to another. Also, the prices vary with the number of body areas corrected or rejuvenated in a single session.

So we can surely say the three main factors that, in the end, decide the price of the procedure are the surgeon and his experience in years of activity, the type of liposuction performed and the dimension and number of areas treated through neck liposuction. Considered a cosmetic surgery technique, this treatment is not covered by insurance so you should keep this in mind when scheduling the operation with the surgeon.