Submental liposuction by Dr. Mata — suctions excess fat from the neck area for a sleeker, slimmer profile and stronger jawline.
Neck Liposuction at Natural Results Plastic Surgery is performed personally by Dr. Carlos Mata — board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS/FACS), Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2018, and Newsweek America's Best Plastic Surgeon — at the practice's AAAASF-accredited surgical suite in Scottsdale, Arizona. 25,000+ procedures performed.
Submental liposuction — also known as neck liposuction — by Scottsdale board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Carlos Mata can be a beneficial treatment for men and women needing to create a sleeker, slimmer neck and a stronger facial profile. Extra fat within the neck area may give a person the appearance of having a double chin. With neck liposuction, the excess fat is suctioned out of the area for a slimming effect. Some patients won't be candidates for liposuction alone — many with loose and sagging skin may also consider having a neck lift (a skin removal and tightening technique) to achieve the best results. Dr. Mata (a.k.a. Dr. Scottsdale®) will determine which procedure is right for you and design your treatment plan.
A neck lift removes hanging skin and reshapes the neck. During the procedure, an incision is placed under the chin and/or behind or in front of the ears. If fat deposits are present and need to be removed, liposuction will be used during the surgery and performed first. The final steps of treatment are to trim away excess skin, pull the remaining underlying tissue and muscle tightness, and suture the incision.
During a neck liposuction procedure, a tiny incision is made underneath the chin and a small cannula is inserted so excess fat deposits may be suctioned. After the desired amount of fat has been removed, small sutures close the incisions. This procedure leaves minimal scarring.
A number of surgeons prefer to use the tumescent liposuction technique ("super wet") — which includes a numbing solution combined with a substance that helps control bleeding.
Neck liposuction surgery is always performed in our surgical center with the use of IV or deep sedation (patients are breathing on their own). It is an outpatient procedure — but patients are advised to have someone stay with them for at least the first 24 hours.
It's important to avoid putting any pressure on the neck, and patients will be advised to sleep sitting up for a few days. A restricted diet will also be required to help aid healing. Results are often obvious immediately after surgery, with optimal improvement seen after a few months.
Candidacy is ultimately a conversation. Dr. Mata will determine the right path at consultation.
Schedule ConsultationEvery patient heals at their own pace. These milestones offer a realistic roadmap based on hundreds of procedures performed by Dr. Mata.
Patients are advised to have someone stay with them for at least the first 24 hours after the outpatient procedure.
Avoid putting any pressure on the neck. Sleep sitting up. Restricted diet will be required to help aid healing.
Recover Time per WP is 7-14 days. Results are often obvious immediately after surgery.
Optimal improvement seen after a few months.
A small selection of Neck Liposuction cases. Every patient is unique — these are illustrative outcomes, not guarantees.
Submental liposuction — suctioning excess fat from the neck area to create a sleeker, slimmer neck and a stronger facial profile.
Neck liposuction surgery is always performed in our surgical center with the use of IV or deep sedation (patients are breathing on their own).
Some patients won't be candidates for liposuction alone — many with loose and sagging skin may also consider a neck lift (skin removal and tightening technique). Dr. Mata will determine which procedure is right for you at consultation.
Recover Time is 7-14 days. Avoid pressure on the neck. Sleep sitting up for a few days. A restricted diet will be required. Have someone stay with you for the first 24 hours.
Results are often obvious immediately after surgery, with optimal improvement seen after a few months.
A liposuction technique ('super wet') that uses a numbing solution combined with a substance that helps control bleeding.
Consultations with Dr. Mata are private, unhurried, and typically last 45 to 60 minutes. Your first conversation sets the foundation for everything that follows.
