How to Get Rid of Neck Fat?

Great question. The answer to this question is individualized to your specific anatomy and desired results. Kybella works great to permanently dissolve submental fat. Patients typically need 3 treatments with Kybella that are spread 4-6 weeks apart. After the injections, the treated area can be swollen for 1-2 weeks. After the swelling goes down, the fat will start to dissolve, and the results will show.Chin liposuction is going to be better for someone who has a diffuse band of fat around the face. After the surgery patients must wear a face band to help hold the chin area tight. This band needs to be worn as much as possible for the first two weeks. Swelling after surgery can last for 6 weeks, but the results are going to be more dramatic. The surgery, unlike Kybella, is a one and done procedure. Go to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can help guide into the right direction. Best of luck!

In Good Health,

Dr. Ellen Mahony

This is very stubborn fat. It is not you. It is your parents to blame. This is genetic and stubborn fat. The best way to remove it is micro liposuction and sculpting of the neck and jaw. The thing now to consider is if you can use this fat to augment other areas such as the chin, cheeks, cheek bones or periocular area. Hope this helps.Best of luck,DrC

Hello and thank-you for sharing your question.

Correction of a double chin can be achieved either though a surgical or non-invasive approaches. Liposuction of the chin and neck produces consistently good results for appropriate candidates. We are very excited with the development of several non-invasive techniques for correction of a double chin. We offer the Cool mini as a non-surgical alternative to liposuction for the right candidate. Generally, two treatments are required separated by 4-6 weeks.  We also offer Kybella which is another non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Generally 3-6 treatments are needed separated by 4-6 weeks.  If there is mild to moderate skin laxity, combining the treatment with Ultherapy is an excellent option. 

I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to learn about your options..

Best regards,

Thanks for sharing. Sometimes certain areas of fat will be difficult to remove despite diet and exercise. The submental fat area may be one of these areas. Being only in your 20's you are a candidate for neck liposuction to remove some of this fat. Realize liposuction only removes "skin fat" it does not remove the "deeper fat" Once the fat is removed the skin will contract and tighten up in the areas that are liposuctioned. Older patients, typically 45 or older would likely need a "neck lift" in addition to neck lipo. This would involve a platysmaplasty (tightening the neck muscles) and possibly skin excision. Newer methods to remove submental fat include Laser Lipolysis and Kybella. Laser lipolysis melts fat and stimulates skin contraction and may be combined with traditional liposuction or is a stand alone procedure. Kybella is a new FDA approved medication that is injected into the submental fat to melt it over time. These injections are repeated.

Deposition of fat in the neck and under the chin (submental) is problematic for many patients and does appear to demonstrate some familial genetic patterns.  Fortunately this can be treated with good results and relatively little downtime.  My preference is to do ultrasound assisted liposuction to remove the fat and tighten the skin.  This procedure works best in patients with younger, elastic skin and no platysmal banding.  If excess skin is the issue then a more involved procedure such as a neck/face lift is the better option.A new injectable alternative will be available perhaps as soon as Fall 2015 pending FDA approval:  ATX-101.  This alternative will be an office infection which will dissolve fat in the neck/submental area.  Again, patients with good skin elasticity will probably benefit most from this noninvasive treatment.  

Double chin
deformities commonly result from fat accumulation in the neck. This fat
typically doesn’t respond to diet and exercise and for this reason, liposuction
is the treatment of choice in most cases.

Tumescent
liposuction of the neck is a relatively simple procedure that involves infusing
tumescent fluid into the subcutaneous tissue of the neck. This fluid has
epinephrine which minimizes bleeding and lidocaine which is a local anesthetic.
A cannula which is attached to suction is then passed through the tissue
removing fat and sculpting the area. After surgery, patients wear a
comprehensive chin strap for several weeks.

The procedure
results in significant contour improvement and is associated with high
satisfaction rates. If you’re considering neck liposuction, consultation with a
board-certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon should be able to
formulate a treatment plan that’s appropriate for your problem. 

The first recommendation I have is to get to a point in where your weight is fairly stable.  This is best done by lifestyle modifications.  Once you have a stable weight you may be a candidate for chin liposuction. Visit a couple of plastic surgeons at that point to determine if you a suitable candidate.

Good luck

Dr. ES

The chin and neck can be dramatically improved using liposuction to restore a more defined neckline, jawline, and chin contour. I use liposuction with ultrasound to restore this neck contour and tighten the skin in the postoperative period.

Have you ever been happy with the appearance of your neck, or is it bothering you with weight gain?
Without seeing your photo, it's tough to answer your question. Sometimes your neck fat appears more prominent than your peers because you have a weak chin. So in some people, Chin Implant surgery along with neck Liposuction makes a wonderful change. Sometimes neck liposuction alone works well.
Of course, if you like how your neck looks when you're at your normal body weight, that's the safest and most cost-effective option.
I hope this helps, and best regards.

Neck fat can either be removed via liposuction or through a necklift.  Most 22 year olds with neck fat have good enough skin elasticity to have liposuction alone and achieve an excellent result.