Will the Fat Return After I Have Neck Lipo?

Fat under your chin (submental fat) can affect anyone, even those who are at an overall normal weight. This stored fat often resists all efforts to get rid of it, and it can have a serious effect on your confidence. Neck liposuction effectively removes this unwanted neck fat and restores your neck and jawline to their slimmer contours.

What is Neck Liposuction?

Also known as “lipo,” liposuction uses a thin device called a cannula inserted through small incisions to break up fat and remove it using suction. While people often think of lipo as being a tool for larger areas like the abdomen, in the hands of an experienced surgeon like Dr. Lanfranchi, it provides excellent results in small areas like the neck. 

Will the Fat Return After I Have Neck Lipo?

Neck lipo works by removing unwelcome fat cells from the targeted area. Since the adult body does not grow new fat cells, the ones removed with liposuction will never come back. However, the fat cells remaining in the area can still store fat, so they will get bigger if your weight increases. Maintaining a stable, healthy weight will help you get the most out of your results. 

While you can expect neck fat removal to last a lifetime, your neck area will still experience age-related changes, such as skin laxity over time. Dr. Lanfranchi will explain what you can expect from your results as the area ages. However, you can expect that your slimmer, more contoured look will last for many years. 

Do I Need Neck Lipo or a Neck Lift?

When you visit for your consultation, Dr. Lanfranchi will assess your concerns and help you decide whether you would benefit more from neck lipo or a neck lift. A neck lift removes excess skin, tightens and sculpts the area, and corrects visible neck bands. 

Neck lipo is usually recommended for individuals who:

• Have concerns about a double chin or submental fullness
• Have good skin elasticity and minimal skin laxity
• Want to achieve a slimmer neckline and a more defined chin

Neck lifts are most often recommended for those who:

• Have sagging or loose neck skin
• Have separated platysmal muscles (neck bands)
• Also have concerns about the jawline and lower face. 

At the Lanfranchi Center, neck lifts often include neck lipo. They are performed as part of the TLC Lift™ lower face and neck lift to help you see a tighter, more shapely jawline and lower face. 

Individuals bothered by the appearance of a double chin may also benefit from chin augmentation. This procedure enhances your chin for more shape and projection, defining the angle between the neck and chin for a more contoured look. 

What is Recovery Like After Neck Liposuction?

People with low-activity jobs can often return to work in as little as three days after their procedure, although they may still have some swelling. Most people are back to their usual activities within a week, although you may be instructed to wait before resuming a strenuous exercise routine.

Take The First Step – Request A Consultation

Ready to learn more about results after neck lipo? The first step is to come in for an in-person consultation with Dr. Lanfranchi. Please fill out the form on this page to request a consultation or call our office directly at (702 )929-3880 during normal business hours (please leave a message if we are unable to answer). The Lanfranchi Center serves the Las Vegas and Henderson, NV areas.