Can liposuction tighten up a loose neck?
If there is excess fat under the chin and the skin is not too loose, liposuction alone can produce a tighter, more youthful jaw line. However, if the skin is too loose, hanging or crepey, it will not shrink down smoothly to produce the desired result. In these cases, face/ neck lift is usually required as well. Most patients over 40 will have a more desireable result by also performing surgical skin tightening as well.
If there is excess fat in the area under the chin and the skin is taut, liposuction alone can produce a more sculpted, angular, and youthful jaw line. If, however, the skin of the neck is loose or hanging, even if there is excess fat, liposuction alone will not produce the desired result. Patients with loose skin usually require a face and neck lift in addition to or instead of liposuction. In general, most patients who benefit from liposuction of the neck are under 40. Most patients over 40 will require some surgical skin tightening.
