Do you think neck Liposuction is worth it?

Yes, liposuction contouring of the neck is a great option in the right patient...that is a patient with good skin quality and submental fat that is not deep or under the muscle in the neck. It is one of the most beneficial procedures we as Board Certified Plastic Surgeons perform...and... more

Liposuction can be of benefit in the neck.  Liposuction removes the excess fat  and can help resculpt the neck contours but it does not address  the skin in your neck.  If you have little excess skin with good elasticity in the neck, the liposuction may give you a very good result... more

The neck is one of the most favorable areas to do liposuction on. However, the degree of skin tightening can be variable. A facelift will usually give the best result, but in many patients, liposuction only is a reasonable approach.

Neck liposuction is a great procedure in the right patient. The biggest problem after any liposuction is that the liposuction technique does nothing to address the skin. In some patients, neck liposuction can leave the patient with a signficiant amount of excess skin of the neck. This results in a... more

 See an experienced face lift surgeon to tell you the answer. Liposuction works best for a "double chin" in a young person. If you have saggy skin you will not be happy with liposuction.

Dear "Concerned" in Seattle, Hmmmm...since my All Seeing - All Knowing USB powered Internet connected crystal ball is in the repair shop and you did not bother describing your neck much less put up a front or side view of your neck, I would have to say - a definite MAYBE. Neck liposuction... more

As long as you are a good candidate and have realistic expectations, then the procedure will benefit you. During an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon you will have your neck contour and skin tone evaluated. If you have good skin tone so it can shrink after liposuction and have an appropriate... more

Depending on your skin tone and the amount of excess skin as well as the amount of fat I have had excellent results in properly selected cases for laser assisted liposculpture of the neck (go to my photos section).  You do get some skin tightening with the laser but there are limits. 

It is impossible to say whether or not neck lipo is worhtwhile for a specific individual without a hands-on evaluation. A major variable is skin tone. For a younger person with localized fat accumulation, it can be a very good choice. Older patients might need a facelift because the skin would be too loose... more

In order to be a good candidate for neck liposuction and thus have a good result that you like, you must have skin with enough elasticity to shrink well (ie young enough).  Laser lipo technologies (ie Smartlipo) cannot overcome skin that has lost its elastic tone.  In these people, the skin needs to... more