Yes, it can. If the only reason for some neck obliquity is a minimal to moderate fat excess under the skin and the skin is of good quality, I would strongly suggest liposuction and nothing else.
Would Liposuction alone improve the neck and chin area?
I really was not considering a Face Lift or Neck Lift if possible, as I am going to be going through a Tummy Tuck. Quite honestly, I am 40 years old and would hope to wait a few more years before considering a Face lift.
My skin has fairly good tone, however, I don't want excess neck skin hanging. Its not real apparent if I look up, but if I look down at all my second "chin" appears making me very self conscious.
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A: Liposuction probably would be worth doing to get some improvement.
Liposuction of the neck and jawline is so easy to undergo under local anesthesia and you are back to work in 1 day that you should definitely consider doing it. Getting rid of that double chin makes you feel so much better and costs roughly only $2500 now.
A: See a plastic or facial plastic surgeon who is a facelift specialist.
It depends on how much of the excess is fat vs. skin. If you don't have a double chin looking straight ahead it is probably excess skin only and you would need a neck/facelift.
A: Lipo likely to be effective
At your age and with good skin tone, you should have a nice result with lipo alone. Neck skin typically shrinks back very well so the risk of creating hanging loose skin after the procedure would be low. Good Luck!
A: Liposuction alone can improve the neck and chin area
Your point is well-taken regarding your age, and I'm glad you mentioned it because it is the first thing I look at on the chart when going in to see a patient. I know that a 70 year old with a chart that says, "Interested in neck lipo" or "interested in Botox" is going to need much... more
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