Liposuction will directly remove fat from the submental (under the chin) area. Remember that all of the other effects on the skin are an indirect result of the fat removal. The success of the result will depend on a number of factors.
Do you have excess skin? If you...
You can areas of firmness and numbness after liposuction. I would recommend massaging the areas 3-4 x a day. You should wear your compression garment for 4-6 weeks. Review your postoperative instructions with your plastic surgeon.
Dr. ES
It’s not uncommon for patients to
develop lumps and bumps following liposuction of the neck. During the liposuction procedure a
cannula is repeatedly passed through the neck subcutaneous tissue which removes
cores of fat and creates a series of tunnels. This process disrupts the n...