Neck Liposuction Austin, TX

Once you arrive at our office for a submental microliposuction consultation, you will meet one-on-one with one of our surgeons, who will conduct a complete facial analysis to determine which procedure can provide you with the results you desire. During this time, the surgeon will also answer any questions and address concerns you may have.

Submental microliposuction can be combined with any facial or neck procedure. Many patients at our office choose to pair this procedure with a chin augmentation, facelift, neck lift, brow lift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and other procedures. However often submental microliposuction is intended to be a standalone procedure for the isolated purpose of reducing submental fat with less expense and recovery than Kybella.

Submental microliposuction has a high safety and success rate. However, just like other surgical procedures, it does come with side effects. Some of the most common side effects include bruising, swelling, numbness, and tenderness. Fortunately, you can reduce the risk of experiencing these side effects by closely following the surgeon’s detailed instructions and recommendations before and after your procedure.

Patients are often concerned that the fat cells removed during this procedure will come back. It is important to understand that the fat cells will not be replaced by other fat cells. However, if you gain excessive weight, the fat cells in other areas of the body will respond as they normally would, expanding and causing weight gain.

Yes, our surgeons use small cannulas (hollow tubes) that are specifically designed for use in the neck. The small cannulas, coupled with the surgeon’s technique, will prevent the skin of your neck from sustaining injury.

In some cases, it may be too late to perform submental microliposuction. After evaluating your face, the surgeon will inform you of whether you are a suitable candidate for this procedure. There are other tissues that can contribute to fullness, such as ptotic muscles or glands in the neck. To determine this, the surgeon looks at the type of fat you have, its location, your skin elasticity, your overall health, and your expectations. If submental microliposuction is not appropriate for you, our surgeon may recommend alternate treatment options.

Fortunately, submental microliposuction is usually a painless procedure since local anesthesia is used during treatment. The injections of local do cause some burning that subsides in a few seconds. If you undergo this procedure, you may, however, experience a tight sensation in the neck afterward that can be eased by a simple over-the-counter pain medication such as Tylenol.

The surgeon will strategically hide the puncture beneath your chin. After the procedure, people may think you lost weight but will not be able to tell you have had microliposuction.

To ensure you are well-prepared to care for yourself after the procedure, our surgeon and medical team will provide you with detailed directions. They will also provide you with Buckingham Center’s contact information so you can speak to them during your recovery.

You can enjoy the final results of submental microliposuction approximately three months following the procedure once you have healed and the swelling subsides.