Ennis Plastic Surgery · Boca Raton
Neck Liposuction in Florida
Under-chin fat & neck contour
Explore a more defined neck contour with Dr. L. Scott Ennis, starting with the anatomy behind the fullness you notice.
Procedure at a glance
- Surgeon
- Dr. L. Scott Ennis, MD, FACS
- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Approach
- Neck liposuction
- Consultation
- In-office or virtual
Dr. Ennis explains
Understand the fullness. Then the options.
Neck liposuction removes selected fat deposits beneath the chin and along the neck. It is different from lifting loose skin or repositioning deeper supporting tissues, so the first step is identifying what contributes to the contour.
This discussion of neck lift and facelift helps place liposuction within the wider range of neck treatments.
Watch Dr. Ennis explainA broader discussion of facial and neck treatment choices with Dr. Ennis.
Actual patient results
Neck Liposuction.
Before & after.
Actual patients of Dr. Scott Ennis
Neck liposuction
Case 55703: profile comparison.
Actual patient of Dr. Scott Ennis
Neck liposuction & mini facelift
Case 58619: combined procedures contribute to the result.
Actual patient of Dr. Scott Ennis
Neck liposuction & buccal fat removal
Case 57221: combined neck and cheek treatment.
Actual patient of Dr. Scott Ennis
Neck liposuction
Two views of one patient from the published procedure page.
Actual patient of Dr. Scott Ennis
A personal decision
Is neck liposuction right for you?
Localized fullness beneath the chin may persist despite a stable weight and regular activity. Inherited anatomy, skin quality and the distribution of fat all affect whether liposuction is likely to address your concern.
The published guide also discusses contour changes after weight loss. If loose skin or muscle laxity is prominent, removing fat alone may not provide the change you want; a neck lift may be part of the discussion.
Your treatment options
Understand the approach.
Consider the differences.
Fat beneath the chin is one part of neck contour
Neck liposuction targets selected fat beneath the skin. Loose skin or changes in the platysma muscle may require a different or additional approach.
Liposuction targets selected fat beneath the skin.
A neck lift may also address skin and muscle.
Localized fat reduction
Small cannulas are used to remove selected fat deposits through limited access incisions. The aim is a proportionate change in contour, rather than removing as much fat as possible. Even relatively small changes in volume may alter how the neck meets the jawline.
Neck liposuction is a contouring procedure, not a weight-loss treatment. Skin response matters, and a consultation should explain whether the skin is likely to adapt to a reduction in fullness.
When lifting is also considered
If the concern includes descended facial tissues or loose neck skin, a facelift or neck lift may be considered with liposuction. Ask what each part of a combined plan is intended to change.
Deeper cheek fullness may involve the buccal fat pad. Buccal fat removal is a different operation, performed through the mouth, and should not be confused with superficial neck liposuction.
Meet your surgeon
Dr. L. Scott Ennis,
MD, FACS.
Board-certified plastic surgeon.
Founder of Ennis Plastic Surgery.
At Ennis Plastic Surgery, the discussion begins with your features and the change you hope to make. Dr. Ennis’s background in art informs his interest in proportion and individual facial character.
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Meet the SurgeonA closer look
Your neck liposuction guide.
Where treatment is focused
The submental area beneath the chin is a common focus. Selected facial or jowl fat deposits may also enter the discussion, but their location and surrounding structures require separate assessment.
The practice’s guide describes small cannulas and a limited amount of fat removal. The amount appropriate for one person cannot be applied to another, and persistent fullness may involve structures that liposuction does not treat.
Maintaining the contour
The treated fat deposits are reduced, but weight changes and aging still influence the neck. Maintaining a stable, healthy weight supports a more consistent contour.
Early swelling can conceal the change. Allow healing and follow-up to guide assessment rather than judging the result in the first days after surgery.
Learn with Dr. Ennis
More detail.
At your own pace.
Watch the discussionGeneral liposuction education; your neck treatment plan is individualized.
Watch the discussionFrom consultation to recovery
Consultation & procedure
Dr. Ennis evaluates skin elasticity, fat distribution and the relationship of the chin, jawline and neck. Review your medical history and discuss whether the plan is liposuction alone or combined surgery.
The published guide describes a small incision beneath the chin, followed by cannula treatment. Local anesthesia with sedation may be used for a limited procedure; general anesthesia may be discussed with combined surgery. Approximately an hour is a planning estimate, not a fixed duration.
Plan for swelling to settle.
The live guide describes bruising over roughly seven to ten days, a compression garment for the early recovery period and a possible return to work around a week. These estimates vary with the treatment and the demands of your work.
Follow your own instructions for compression, incision care and activity. Strenuous exercise may need to wait longer than desk work, and a combined facelift or neck lift changes the recovery plan. Results become easier to assess as swelling improves.
Understand the risks.
Potential risks include bleeding, infection, contour irregularity, asymmetry, loose skin, altered sensation, healing problems and anesthesia complications. Ask how your skin quality and previous procedures affect the plan and the likelihood of additional treatment.
This is not a complete list. Ask which risks apply to your health and treatment, how concerns would be managed and whom to contact during recovery.
Read ASPS risk informationMaking an informed choice
Choosing the Best Neck Liposuction Surgeon in Florida for You
Look for relevant qualifications, a clear explanation of your options and a plan for care before and after treatment.
Dr. L. Scott Ennis, MD, FACS
View credentials & recognition
Board certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Listed in Dr. Ennis’s Florida Department of Health profile.
View physician recordSelected recognition · 2024
The Boca Raton Observer
Featured in the publisher’s Castle Connolly Top Docs 2024 special advertising section.
View publisher’s profileVerify the qualifications.
Confirm the surgeon’s relevant board certification and training. Ask about their experience with facial surgery and with the specific technique being recommended.
Look at comparable cases.
Review actual patients with concerns similar to yours. Ask which procedures were performed together and when the photographs were taken. A single image cannot predict your own result.
Understand the recommendation.
Ask the surgeon to connect the proposed approach to your anatomy and goals. A useful consultation should explain alternatives, limitations and the option of postponing treatment.
Ask about safety and aftercare.
Discuss the surgical facility, anesthesia team, risks and follow-up arrangements. Know whom to contact after surgery and how concerns would be assessed.
Questions worth asking
Learn more.
Decide in your own time.
Neck Liposuction questions to bring to your consultation.
Can neck liposuction remove a double chin?
It may address fullness caused by selected fat deposits. A double-chin appearance can also reflect skin laxity, deeper structures or chin projection, so an examination is needed.
Does it tighten loose neck skin?
Liposuction removes fat; it does not directly remove excess skin. Skin elasticity helps determine whether liposuction alone is appropriate.
Can it be combined with a mini facelift?
The published gallery includes this combination. The procedures have different roles, and suitability depends on your anatomy and goals.
When will I see the result?
Swelling initially obscures the contour. The team will explain the expected course of healing and when it is appropriate to assess progress.
Further reading
Explore the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ procedure guidance and risks and safety information. This guide provides general information; your consultation addresses your individual circumstances.
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