Is Neck & Chin Liposuction Painful?

The procedure is pain-free due to the anesthesia used. Post-surgery, it is common for patients to experience slight discomfort, swelling, and bruising, but it is expected to abate within a few weeks. Patients are recommended to use pain medication, wear their compression garments, and follow the post-operative instructions for a smooth recovery.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Dr. Pace will have his neck and chin liposuction patients return to the practice about a week after surgery so that he can remove any stitches and compression garments. He will always let you know if he would like you to return for a follow-up appointment.

How Long Until I See Results?

Patients see improvements every week for the first three to six weeks as swelling and bruising resolve. They should wait for the six-month mark to appreciate their final neck and chin contours.

Can I Combine Neck & Chin Liposuction With Other Procedures?

Yes, indeed! Many of our patients who have received neck and chin liposuction in Greensboro will combine their procedure with other cosmetic facial surgeries, such as a brow lift or eyelid surgery , for a better profile. Patients are encouraged to share these ideas of combined procedures with Dr. Pace during their consultation so that he can include them in his surgical plan.

What Are the Risks Associated With Neck & Chin Liposuction?

Neck & chin liposuction has risks associated with it. Patients should learn about them before scheduling the procedure. Some of them include: Anesthesia reactions Bleeding Contour irregularities Fluid buildup Infection Internal puncture Lidocaine toxicity Numbness If you notice any long-lasting or unexpected results, please do not hesitate to contact Greensboro Plastic Surgery so that we may provide immediate help.

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What is Neck & Chin Liposuction?
Who are the best candidates?
What are the benefits?
What’s the first step?
What to expect?
Recovery
How much does it cost?
Faqs

Introduction to Neck & Chin Liposuction

Liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure that involves the literal suction of unwanted fat cells from the body. It is one of the most popular aesthetic procedures with a high global demand. While it has been used mostly for bigger areas of the body, such as the hips, abdomen, and thighs, liposuction is now used for more delicate areas. Now, with ultrafine cannulas and more precision tools, sensitive parts of the body, such as the face, neck, and chin, can also take advantage of liposuction. If you are struggling with a double chin, sagging jowls, and an undefined jawline, neck & chin liposuction might interest you. Board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Collier Pace offers neck & chin liposuction in Greensboro at his Greensboro Plastic Surgery, in addition to a spectrum of surgical and non-surgical facial and body enhancement procedures. Schedule a consultation to learn more.

What is Neck & Chin Liposuction?

Neck and chin liposuction is a liposuction treatment that aims to remove excess fat from the neck and chin area, eliminating sagging jowls, and the double chin. It is considered less invasive than major liposuction procedures, fast, with low recovery downtime and reduced scarring probability.

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What Are the Benefits of Neck & Chin Liposuction?

Our patients who have received neck & chin liposuction in Greensboro, NC, have enjoyed a boost in their self-esteem and long-lasting results. Some other benefits include:

Improved facial proportions
More defined jawline
Reduction in double chin
Reduction in sagging jowls

Who Are The Best Candidates For Neck & Chin Liposuction?

At Greensboro Plastic Surgery, we believe the best candidates for neck & chin liposuction in Greensboro are patients who have some of the following characteristics:

Are at a stable weight
Have good skin elasticity
Low self-esteem due to sagging jowls and double chin
Maintain realistic expectations
No underlying medical conditions
Non-smokers

What’s the first step?

The first step to getting neck and chin liposuction in Greensboro is to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Collier Pace at Greensboro Plastic Surgery. During your consultation, Dr. Pace will discuss your medical history, aesthetic desires, and expectations.

Patients must maintain honesty about their medical history, as liposuction can be medically unsafe for hypertensive and diabetic patients. Dr. Pace will finally examine your neck and chin area to identify target incision areas. This is a great time to discuss any concerns you might have about the procedure, including the risks, benefits, and recovery profile. Dr. Pace will share as much as he can and show photos of past patients before and after.

Once you both want to proceed with the procedure, Dr. Pace will create a customized surgical plan to meet your aesthetic goals. If you are satisfied with this plan, you can take it to the patient concierge for scheduling, pricing, and pre-operative instructions.

What to Expect on the Day of Neck & Chin Liposuction Surgery

On your neck & chin liposuction day, Dr. Pace and his staff will welcome you to Greensboro Plastic Surgery. They will get you settled in the surgical suite and review the surgical plan one last time in case you have any outlying questions. Once you are satisfied and ready to move forward, a board-certified anesthesiologist will administer anesthesia to help you be pain-free during the procedure.

Dr. Pace will begin your procedure by making incisions under the chin area and under both ear lobes to allow for various angles to target the fat. Then, using a very thin rod, the cannula, he will suck out all the unwanted fat. Once the suction is over, Dr. Pace will manipulate the facial elements and skin to get the desired neck & chin contour, suturing the incisions.

Finally, he will dress the wounds and put on a compression garment to keep pressure on the target area and control the swelling.

On average, without complications, the procedure takes about an hour to complete.

Neck & Chin Liposuction Recovery

Post-surgery, the staff will monitor you in the recovery room until the sedation wears off. Patients are encouraged to find a family member or friend to provide them with a ride home. Some patients may be candidates to have neck and chin liposuction performed under local anesthesia without sedation. Make sure to discuss this with Dr. Pace at your consultation.

Most patients should plan to take a week off from work and avoid any strenuous activity. Depending on the type of work, some patients will be able to return to work sooner. They should follow the post-operative instructions, including wearing the compression garment and keeping basic body movement to prevent any blood clots.

How Much Does Neck & Chin Liposuction Cost in Greensboro, NC?

The cost of neck and chin liposuction in Greensboro, NC, will vary depending on the degree of transformation required, the surgeon’s fees, and many other factors. Patients are advised to schedule a consultation with Dr. Pace at Greensboro Plastic Surgery to arrive at an accurate price estimate.

Why choose Dr. Pace?

Dr. Collier Pace, MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has served the Greensboro area since 2020. As the founding physician of Greensboro Plastic Surgery, Dr. Pace sought to create a practice environment that would reflect his quality standards and attention to detail.

Dr. Pace is the type of person who straightens the rug to line up with the lines of the hardwood floors. If a picture frame is crooked, it bothers him. He wants everything to be perfect! Character traits like this led him to a career in plastic surgery and have allowed him to meet and exceed expectations. Greensboro Plastic Surgery should be your undoubted choice for neck and chin liposuction in Greensboro, NC.

Dr. Pace is affiliated with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (SESPERS).

Schedule your consultation

If you are interested in getting rid of sagging jowls and a double chin, consider neck and chin liposuction in Greensboro at Greensboro Plastic Surgery. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Pace to learn more about this facial transformation.

Neck & Chin Liposuction FAQs

The procedure is pain-free due to the anesthesia used. Post-surgery, it is common for patients to experience slight discomfort, swelling, and bruising, but it is expected to abate within a few weeks. Patients are recommended to use pain medication, wear their compression garments, and follow the post-operative instructions for a smooth recovery.
Yes, indeed! Many of our patients who have received neck and chin liposuction in Greensboro will combine their procedure with other cosmetic facial surgeries, such as a brow lift or eyelid surgery, for a better profile. Patients are encouraged to share these ideas of combined procedures with Dr. Pace during their consultation so that he can include them in his surgical plan.
Neck & chin liposuction has risks associated with it. Patients should learn about them before scheduling the procedure. Some of them include:
- Anesthesia reactions
- Bleeding
- Contour irregularities
- Fluid buildup
- Infection
- Internal puncture
- Lidocaine toxicity
- Numbness
If you notice any long-lasting or unexpected results, please do not hesitate to contact Greensboro Plastic Surgery so that we may provide immediate help.

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