Non-invasive/little to no downtime neck and/or chin liposuction? (Photo)

Patients who are young and have good skin elasticity are excellent candidates for submental liposuction to remove the fat under the chin. This is usually performed under local anesthesia (with possibly some oral medication to decrease anxiety and pain). The recovery is about 5-7 days. The incision is a very small "stab" incision under the chin, closed with several small sutures that are removed at one week after surgery. A "jaw bra" must be worn in the post-operative period (about 5 days) to help contour the neck and create pressure on the surgical site to diminish bleeding under the skin.

SlimLipo is often practiced on the stomach, hips, thighs, flanks, buttocks, arms, neck and chin to to reduce fat and skin laxity. Due to the nature of the technique, the chances of side effects traditional liposuction entails are reduced. Hence, recovery time may be less due to the decrease in bruising and pain. Such offers the opportunity to experience the final results sooner. These are the reasons many surgeons select Slim Lipo for the neck, chin, jowl and jawline regions. But it is best to consult with your board certified plastic surgeon in person to learn which liposuction technique is best for you and your goals. 

Thank you for your question.If you are looking soley for a non-surgical solution, I
am finding that the combination of Kybella or Coolsculpting Mini to reduce the sub mental
fullness and an energy device to tighten the skin are among the best
non-surgical combinations to help your neck concerns.Kybella is an
injection procedure that dissolves the fat an may require between 2-4
treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. There is some swelling and bruising
potential, with the greatest amount with the first treatment.The
Coolsculpting mini procedure cools the fatty tissue under the submental
area and also reduces the fatty tissue under the chin.As far
as energy devices, I would recommend Ulthera if you are looking for
something with no downtime, or Profound if you could tolerate some
downtime. Ulthera is an ultrasound based energy that heats the
underlying tissue and stimulates collagen in response. Profound is a
radio frequency microneedling device that allows for the creation of
Elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid and hence restores some of the
lost elasticity in the neck. It has more visible downtime with the
possibility of some swelling and bruising that diminishes in about a
weeks time.Surgical options are also very rewarding and include
liposuction or neck lift. I would recommend visiting with a board
certified plastic surgeon in your area to help you discuss your options
in more detail.

Neck liposuction works very well for the right type of person.  Based on the pictures that you have provided it appears as though you are a great candidate for neck liposuction.  You could think about noninvasive measures (thermage, etc), but I have found the results are poor.  At my office I have a state of the art VASER liposuction system which really helps to shrink the skin down after the neck liposuction.  It is a quick procedure that can be done under minimal anesthesia and is very safe.  Most people have some mild bruising, but some have less, and if so it is concealable by makeup.  Recovery time is quick and you can get back into most activities in day (a weekend would likely be ample).  I do like to use compression afterwards for a limited time as well.  Cost ranges around $3,500 to $4,000 depending on the examination and extent of liposuction.  Best wishes.

Some people develop fat under their chin as they age, while others have had some fat there since they were children. It sounds like your situation may be the latter, in which you have always had some extra fat under your chin. My patients with similar issues have had great success with Smart Laser Liposuction of the chin. My patients typically have this procedure performed on a Thursday so they can typically return to work by Monday. You will still have mild-moderate swelling, but you would be able to return to work. Another good option for you might be to try Ulthera. This technology uses micro-focused ultra sound to tighten area around the face and chin. It only requires one treatment to see results. OTC motrin or tylenol is all that is needed for pain management. Down time consists of 1-2 hours after the procedure that your skin might be red or feel discomfort.