One of the most common mistakes people make when considering facial plastic surgery is focusing solely on their face while ignoring another critical region that can instantly reveal age: the neck.
When you wrestle with persistent neck fat that will not budge with diet and exercise, or you have noticed the development of a double chin or sagging, drooping neck skin, consider bringing your concerns to board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthew H. Steele, MD. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Steele today for neck liposuction in Parker County.
You are an ideal candidate for neck liposuction when you are a healthy adult struggling with excess fat deposits under the chin and along the neck or jawline that do not respond to diet or exercise. You should also be close to your ideal or goal weight, with good skin elasticity. Ideally, you do not have underlying medical conditions that could impair healing. You should be a non-smoker or willing to abstain from smoking 4 weeks before and after surgery. Finally, you should be committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle post-procedure to maintain your results. The results of your neck liposuction in Parker County will be permanent as long as you follow a healthy and active lifestyle.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Steele will evaluate your medical history and aesthetic goals to create a personalized treatment plan for you. He can also answer any questions and address concerns you might have about your procedure. At this time, Dr. Steele will also provide personalized guidance to follow before and after your procedure for the best results.
Your neck liposuction treatment will be performed under local anesthesia in the office. You may take a valium beforehand if you are a little anxious. Dr. Steele also offers nitrous oxide during the procedure to help with any discomfort during placement of the local anesthesia into the treatment areas. Dr. Steele will strategically place small incisions in the target areas for minimal scarring. Through these incisions, a saline solution containing adrenaline and lidocaine will be inserted through a thin metal tube called a cannula. This solution, known as tumescent solution, aids in safe fat removal: lidocaine is a pain reliever, and adrenaline minimizes bleeding by shrinking blood vessels. To remove the fat evenly and smoothly in a way that minimizes irregularities and asymmetries, Dr. Steele uses an advanced technique known as SAFELipo®.
Most patients will also be treated with Renuvion J-plasma radiofrequency energy to optimize skin tightening and collagen stimulation. Patients will also benefit from Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling at the same to further stimulate collagen production and skin tightening.
For most patients, recovery from your neck liposuction procedure in Parker County will take approximately two weeks. Your recovery time from your neck liposuction will depend on individual factors such as your age and overall health. Dr. Steele will make specific recommendations based on your individual needs and book follow-up appointments to ensure your progress is monitored closely. Temporary bruising may happen, and you should expect swelling to last about 3 months. You can expect that your neck liposuction results will be permanent because the removed fat cells will not regrow, and you can enjoy your slim, defined, and contoured neck for a long time.
When you experience sagging, drooping neck skin and tissue, the appearance of a double chin, or flabby, undefined neck contours, neck liposuction may be the right treatment for you.
To discover how neck liposuction can help you achieve a younger, more vibrant look, contact our office and schedule your consultation with Dr. Steele today.
