This blog compares neck lifts and neck liposuction: What each procedure is, the procedure steps, and who is a candidate for each.
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Table of Contents
- Is Neck Lipo Enough?
- What Is Neck Liposuction?
- What Is the Neck Liposuction Process?
- What Is a Neck Lift?
- What Is the Neck Lift Process?
- Neck Lift Vs. Neck Liposuction Candidates
- Interested in a Neck Lift in Beverly Hills, CA?
Is Neck Lipo Enough?
If you’ve noticed a lack of definition around your neck and chin, you might feel like you’re looking a little older than before. A tapered, contoured neck and chin are seen as a youthful ideal, with many people seeking treatment for what they dub a “turkey neck.”
Generally, patients have two main options when it comes to treating the neck: a neck lift or neck liposuction. While these two procedures treat the same area, they have very different outcomes and are ideal for different candidates. Below, we’ll discuss which option is best.
What Is Neck Liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes pockets of fat from the body via a small, thin tube called a cannula. Neck liposuction, then, targets small pockets of fat throughout the neck. It can also treat this fat when it accumulates under the chin, called submental fat.
What Is the Neck Liposuction Process?
Neck liposuction is less invasive than other methods, as it only requires small incisions to insert the cannula. These are often hidden underneath the chin.
Through the incisions, the cannula is inserted to permanently remove the fat cells via a vacuum suction. Once an adequate amount of fat is removed, the incisions are sutured. With neck liposuction, the fat is removed in a way that reveals the contours of the neck in a natural way.
What Is a Neck Lift?
A neck lift is a facial rejuvenation procedure that lifts the neck skin and underlying muscles to create a tightened, contoured result. It is specific to the neck, although treatment also results in a more contoured jawline. It can also involve removing fat, but the primary aim is to tighten skin. Dr. Jason B. Diamond often includes a neck lift as part of his comprehensive Diamond Facial Rejuvenation, which is a harmonizing collection of procedures to reverse the signs of aging and revitalize youthful aspects of the face.
What Is the Neck Lift Process?
Incision placement varies for neck lifts, depending on the amount of necessary revision. Usually, neck lift incisions are underneath the chin. Through these incisions, Dr. Diamond will tighten the neck muscles, lifting up toward the jawline for a stronger contour. Loose, hanging skin can also be redraped to a more youthful appearance, with the excess carefully removed.
A neck lift can also be combined with neck liposuction for a more comprehensive result, depending on the patient’s needs.
Neck Lift Vs. Neck Liposuction Candidates
So, which option is best for you? It really depends on what your concerns are for the procedure.
Neck lift candidates:
- Are primarily concerned with loose skin
- Want to tighten the neck and jawline
- Have a turkey neck
- Have neck banding
- Have more severe concerns
- Are ok with a more invasive procedure
While neck liposuction candidates:
- Have good skin elasticity (not a lot of loose skin)
- Want to remove fat under the chin
- Do not have much loose skin
- Want a less invasive procedure
- Want smaller incisions
Because neck liposuction does not remove excess skin, only fat, the patient must have good skin elasticity for the best results. A patient with skin laxity may not be an ideal candidate because removing fat could result in loose, hanging skin, and would then require a neck lift to remove the skin.
The best way to determine which procedure is right for you is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified facial surgeon. Dr. Jason B. Diamond is a top facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills and is widely regarded as one of the best in the business. Dr. Diamond is the surgeon to the stars, having performed surgery and non-surgical treatments on some of Hollywood’s most notable celebrities.
During your consultation, Dr. Diamond will examine your neck, chin, and jawline and listen to your goals for the procedure. He will then give you his expert recommendations. Dr. Diamond is known for his holistic approach to surgery, often combining multiple procedures and non-surgical treatments to create the most natural-looking, comprehensive results.
Interested in Neck Enhancement in Beverly Hills, CA?
If you’re considering neck enhancement surgery, invest in yourself and your results by scheduling a comprehensive consultation with expert facial specialist Dr. Jason B. Diamond. Call the Diamond Face Institute today at (310) 859-9816 or fill out the contact form to request a consultation.