Neck Liposuction for a Sculpted, Youthful Profile
Refine your neckline and jawline with expert neck liposuction by Dr. Richard Balikian.
Define Your Neckline
At Balikian Facial Plastic Surgery, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Balikian performs neck liposuction to help patients achieve a more sculpted neck and jawline.
Whether you’re struggling with a double chin, lower facial fullness, or early signs of jowling, neck liposuction offers a refined, long-lasting solution.
What Is Neck Liposuction?
Neck liposuction is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that removes excess fat from under the chin, jawline, and neck. It can dramatically improve facial proportions, contour the jaw, and restore a youthful silhouette by addressing submental fullness and drooping in the lower cheeks.
The procedure is typically performed in-office under local anesthesia and takes about 30 minutes. With minimal downtime, many patients return to regular activities within a few days.
Neck Liposuction Benefits
Neck liposuction offers a refined solution for contouring the lower face and neck with minimal downtime and natural-looking results.
- Reduces double chin and neck fat
- Improves jawline definition
- Treats early jowling
- Minimal downtime, performed under local anesthesia
- Long-lasting results with natural facial harmony
Whether you’re noticing early jowling or struggling with stubborn fullness under the chin, neck liposuction can restore a more defined, youthful profile with lasting confidence.
Neck Liposuction Before and After Gallery
What to Expect: The Procedure
Neck liposuction is typically performed in-office under local anesthesia, making it a comfortable and convenient option for many patients. The procedure usually takes about 30 minutes and involves tiny, well-hidden incisions beneath the chin or behind the ears.
Through these entry points, Dr. Balikian gently suctions excess fat using a fine cannula, contouring the jawline and neck with precision. His meticulous technique minimizes trauma to surrounding tissues, which helps reduce downtime and ensures a smoother healing process.
Most patients are surprised by how quick and easy the experience is, from start to finish.
What to Expect: Recovery
Recovery after neck liposuction is typically quick and well-tolerated, with most patients returning to their normal routine within just a few days.
- Mild swelling and bruising for a few days
- Most patients resume normal activity within 3 days
- Avoid strenuous activity and exercise for a few weeks
- Compression garment may be recommended to aid healing
- Final results continue to improve as swelling subsides
Dr. Balikian uses gentle, precise techniques to ensure a smooth recovery and natural results.
Are You a Candidate?
Neck liposuction may be right for you if you:
- Are in good physical health
- Have unwanted fat under the chin or jawline
- Have good skin elasticity to allow for smooth retraction
- Want a more defined, youthful profile
- Prefer a minimally invasive option without the need for a neck lift
If there is significant skin laxity, Dr. Balikian may recommend combining neck liposuction with a neck lift for optimal results.
How Much Does Neck Liposuction Cost?
The cost of neck liposuction varies depending on the complexity of your procedure, the extent of fat removal needed, and whether it’s combined with other treatments.
During your consultation, Dr. Balikian will provide a detailed quote and discuss available financing options.
Neck Liposuction FAQs
What does neck liposuction improve most predictably?
It reliably refines submental fullness and the jawline; studies show consistent improvement in cervicomental angle and neck definition with small-cannula suction lipectomy.
Will liposuction tighten loose neck skin by itself?
Liposuction removes fat but does not correct significant skin laxity. In patients with laxity, energy-based tightening or a surgical neck lift may be recommended. Clinical series of radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis (RFAL) report improved contour and skin quality in suitable candidates.
Who is a good candidate?
Healthy patients near goal weight with localized fat under the chin and along the jawline, good skin elasticity, and realistic goals. Patients with marked banding or laxity may benefit from a neck lift or combined procedures.
Can neck liposuction be combined with other procedures for better balance?
Yes. Combining submental liposuction with chin augmentation or other facial procedures can enhance profile harmony and the neck-chin angle in selected patients.
Can neck liposuction be combined with other procedures?
Neck liposuction is only intended to eliminate excess fat and cannot correct loose, sagging skin, or a “turkey neck.”
In order to achieve the most comprehensive, natural-looking neck rejuvenation and jawline contouring results, neck liposuction is often combined with complementary facial plastic surgery procedures, such as a facelift or neck lift.
What about combining fat transfer with neck liposuction?
Selective fat grafting can soften contour transitions and improve chin–jawline proportion; small series report favorable contouring and retained volume at 6–12 months.
Is RF-assisted neck contouring safe?
Recent series and reviews of RFAL to the neck describe high satisfaction and meaningful improvement with low rates of serious complications in experienced hands.
What are the risks and complications?
Most are minor and temporary, such as bruising, swelling, or transient numbness. Rare but reported issues include hematoma, contour irregularity, and marginal mandibular nerve injury.
Where are the incisions and will I have scars?
Incisions are tiny and typically hidden under the chin or behind the ears; when healed they are usually barely noticeable, as described in classic technique papers and modern series.
What is recovery like and when can I return to normal activity?
Most patients resume non-strenuous activity within several days as swelling and bruising fade. A soft compression garment is commonly used to support redraping in the early phase.
Do you recommend light therapy to speed recovery?
Photobiomodulation (PBM) at or near 830 nm has evidence for reducing postoperative pain and edema and supporting healing in surgical settings, with a favorable safety profile.
How long do results last?
Removed fat does not regenerate, so contour improvements are long-lasting with stable weight. Normal aging of skin and soft tissue continues over time.
Can neck liposuction be part of a larger facial plan?
Yes. It is often paired with facelift or neck lift to address bands and laxity, and with a chin implant for skeletal balance, depending on exam findings.
Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Richard Balikian is a renowned facial plastic surgeon known for his dedication to patients throughout Southern California.
With more than two decades of experience and double board certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, he brings together surgical precision and an artist’s eye.
Dr. Balikian is among a select group of specialists whose advanced training is devoted entirely to procedures of the face and neck.
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Richard V. Balikian, MD, FACS
Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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