Once you make the decision to pursue chin and neck liposuction, your next quest is to find a medical professional who can perform this procedure and help you achieve your desired results. Unfortunately, finding the best liposuction doctor is not just as simple as calling up your primary care physician or Googling, “best doctor for neck liposuction near me”.

It’s going to involve a bit more research than that.

First off, you’re not exactly looking for the best liposuction doctor. You’re actually looking for a plastic surgeon — a board certified one to be exact.

Plastic surgeons perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures that can improve the aesthetics and/or function of the body. When a plastic surgeon is board certified, it means they’ve gone through extensive training and education beyond what is necessary in order to be a traditional surgeon in their field. After the study and training, in order to receive actual board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, surgeons must pass challenging oral and written exams.

From there, there is a list of qualifications and attributes you should also look for before selecting a surgeon for your chin lipo. We’ll get to those further ahead, but for now, let’s briefly examine what’s involved in a chin lipo procedure.

What Is Chin and Neck Liposuction?

Chin and neck liposuction (sometimes called chin lipo or neck lipo) is a plastic surgery procedure designed to reduce bulk beneath the chin and along the neck and jawline.

Many men and women struggle with excess fat deposits in this area, and it can be hard, if not impossible, to spot treat with diet and exercise. You may be at a healthy weight and in great shape but still struggle with what’s often called a “double chin”. Genetics, overall body weight and fat distribution, and certain lifestyle choices may contribute.

In the end, the only way to truly get rid of stubborn fat in this area is with a double chin liposuction or neck liposuction procedure.

How Neck Liposuction Is Performed

Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures in America today. It can be used almost anywhere on the body to remove stubborn unwanted fat. Though, most people associate it with fat removal on the stomach and around the midsection.

Neck and chin lipo is one of the newest iterations of the liposuction procedure. As with any other cosmetic surgery procedure, every patient will have specific needs and a unique anatomy. Therefore, every surgery will be unique as well.

Most of the time, however, neck liposuction procedures go like this:

Anesthesia is administered. General anesthesia is typically used with neck liposuction.
A series of incisions are made. This is usually one incision directly beneath the chin and sometimes incisions behind the ears as well.
A thin tube is inserted carefully into the incisions, and the fat is suctioned out.
The incisions are meticulously closed.

How to Find the Best Surgeon for Chin Lipo & Neck Contouring

As you seek out the best plastic surgeon for your neck surgery, we recommend making sure you tick off the following. Your surgeon should:

Be board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Have experience performing the type of neck liposuction you’re looking for.
Understand the facial structure and facial features well (have experience in facial plastic surgery in particular).
Have privileges at one or more local hospitals or surgical facilities.
Have clear chin liposuction before and after photos where you can examine their past work.
Answer any and all questions you have about the procedure and give you adequate time at your consultation and pre-surgery appointments to discuss your options and surgery steps.
Be communicative and kind. You should feel confident working with them.
Be upfront with costs for surgery and have financing options if you are interested.
Offer ongoing support throughout the chin lipo recovery process with regular follow-up appointments.

How to Choose a FAQ: Neck Liposuction

Will chin liposuction take care of loose skin too?

No, and you should ideally have good skin elasticity in this area before getting facial and neck liposuction. Neck lipo only takes care of unwanted fat deposits. In fact, if you have poor skin laxity and you get fat removed, it’s possible your excess skin and wrinkles will become even more pronounced.

Is neck liposuction the same as a neck lift?

No, neck liposuction removes excess neck fat. A neck lift tightens the neck and removes excess skin. Sometimes, the two procedures can be combined.

What is neck liposuction recovery like?

Most patients heal well and have few issues during recovery from neck liposuction. The healing process typically involves resting, avoiding strenuous activity, and taking care of yourself. You may need to wear a headband compression garment and take antibiotics to prevent infection.

How much is neck and facial liposuction?

A patient’s neck or chin liposuction cost will be determined by their surgeon’s fees, the type of anesthesia used (general or local anesthesia), surgical facility fees, medication and recovery garment costs, follow-up appointment fees, and the overall extent of the procedure performed.

Schedule a Consultation Appointment with Us

Finding the right cosmetic or reconstructive surgeon can be challenging if you don’t know what to look for. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ashley Steinberg performs chin and neck liposuction, among many other plastic surgery procedures, at her Houston practice.

Dr. Steinberg is an excellent surgeon, highly sought after in her field and with a great approach to patient care. To learn more about neck liposuction surgery, please call today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Steinberg.