Neck and chin liposuction (also called Cervico neck and chin liposuction) is a common and popular elective cosmetic procedure that removes undesirable subcutaneous fat from specific areas of the face that do not respond to diet and exercise.
We like to remind our patients that this is not an obesity treatment. If you happen to gain weight after your procedure, this new fat will be deposited in areas that have not been treated. If necessary, neck & chin liposuction can be repeated; however, to maintain the safety of the procedure, there is a limit on how much can be performed in one session.
A good candidate for neck & chin Liposuction in Washington DC or Maryland will be someone with the following characteristics:
Since Liposuction carries a greater risk for patients with medical problems (e.g., diabetes, significant heart or lung disease, poor blood circulation, etc.) or those who have recently had surgery near the area to be contoured, we encourage you to be fully transparent with your chronic conditions during the consultation. If you have any questions or hesitations, please discuss them with Dr. Landford during your neck and chin Liposuction consultation.
The cost of neck & chin liposuction in Washington DC & Maryland will vary depending on the amount of work performed, the area being treated, and any other procedures you may be getting, among a few other factors. The best way to find out how much your experience will be is to come in for your initial consultation with Dr. Landford. Once she creates your procedure plan, our Patient Coordinator will be able to provide you with a pricing breakdown.
When you come into our office in Washington, DC, you will meet with Dr. Landford, who will answer any questions you may have about neck & chin liposuction. She will then examine your neck, chin, fat, and skin to ensure this is the right treatment for you. You will be asked questions about your medical history and lifestyle; it’s very important to be open and honest with her when having your discussion with Dr. Landford. She will use this information to help create a surgical plan that works best for you and prevents any unnecessary side effects.
Once the two of you have discussed every aspect of your procedure, including where the incisions will be made and the type of anesthesia she will use, Dr. Landford will create your plan, our Patient Coordinator will help you schedule the date of your procedure and provide you with any information to make your procedure go as smoothly and successfully as possible.
*Please let us know if you are prone to keloid scars.
Every patient will have specific instructions for them to achieve the most out of their surgery while avoiding unnecessary risks. However, here are some of the more common ways to prepare for your neck & chin liposuction:
Neck & chin liposuction has some risks and side effects associated with the procedure. Patients are encouraged to learn more about them. Some include:
Neck and chin liposuction is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia or IV sedation. Dr. Landford will make discreet incisions a little shorter than 1/2 inches along your face (under your chin and sometimes behind the ear lobe) or your neck. She will then insert a cannula (very small tube) attached to a suction machine into the incision. The cannula is then gently pushed and pulled through the fat layer in your face to break up the fat cells and suction them out.
The procedure may take an hour or more, depending on the areas of focus.
Liposuction requires tiny incisions about ½ inches in length, typically made under your chin or behind the ear lobe. As you heal, the scar will mature. It may be red and raised during the first 8 – 12 weeks. Over 6 – 12 months, any visible scars will become pale, flat, and soften out.
After your surgery, you will be monitored in our recovery room as you come out of sedation. Once you are released, you will be able to return home and recover in peace. You may experience some numbness, burning, and tingling around the incision sites. These symptoms are almost always temporary.
The results of liposuction are permanent. If you were to gain a large amount of weight, depending on your skin elasticity, you might notice rippling in the treated areas.
Wilmina Landford, M.D., is a plastic surgeon with years of education and training. After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Biology from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA, she continued her education at Stony Brook University in New York, where she received her Doctor of Medicine degree. Since then, she has been a Plastic Surgery Resident Physician at Johns Hopkins University and a Laboratory for Bioregenerative Medicine & Surgery Research Fellow at Weill Cornell Medical College. As a Facelift specialist, Dr. Landford’s knowledge, skillset, and comforting demeanor have made her highly requested for neck & chin plastic liposuction in both Washington DC and Maryland.
If you are dealing with sagging jowls, a double chin, and general fullness in your face, neck, and chin, liposuction at Landford, MD, could be your best answer. Call your nearest office location in Washington, DC, or Maryland, and a member of our team will be happy to speak with you and schedule your consultation with Dr. Landford.
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