Most of our Atlanta patients describe neck liposuction as surprisingly comfortable. Some soreness, swelling, and tightness are normal in the first few days, but these symptoms are easily managed with prescribed pain medication and a supportive compression garment.

You’ll begin with a consultation to determine your candidacy and treatment plan. The procedure itself is performed in a single visit, and you can expect at least two follow-up appointments so that Dr. Walker can monitor your healing.

Some results are visible right away, as the excess fat is removed during the procedure. However, it’s normal to have swelling and mild bruising for the first week or two, which can mask some of the results.

Most of our Atlanta patients see a noticeable improvement within a month, with their final results appearing after 3 to 6 months.

Absolutely. In fact, many, if not most, patients undergo the trifecta of neck liposuction, buccal fat removal, and chin augmentation.

Risks may include infection, bleeding, temporary numbness, fluid accumulation, or minor contour irregularities. Dr. Walker’s advanced techniques and double board‑certification significantly reduce these risks, and he provides thorough aftercare instructions to help ensure a smooth recovery.

Neck liposuction is considered a cosmetic procedure and is therefore not covered by insurance.

Neck liposuction removes fat cells permanently from the neck so they cannot grow back, even if you gain some general body weight. However, if you gain a large amount of weight following a liposuction procedure, your neck may get larger since the remaining fat cells will expand. Dr. Walker recommends that you be at a stable and final target weight before you undergo neck liposuction.

Although neck liposuction is a minor surgical procedure, a non-surgical alternative is Kybella. Kybella is a synthetic enzyme we naturally have in our bile that dissolves fat. The advantage of Kybella is that it does not require any small access incisions and is not considered a surgical procedure. The disadvantage is that most patients require multiple sessions of Kybella, and oftentimes, the number of sessions is slightly unpredictable, as are the results, as it sometimes just won’t work. Plus, the contouring during a neck liposuction can be done more precisely than with Kybella. There is a misconception among clients regarding the downtime of the two procedures. The downtime for Kybella and neck liposuction is actually quite similar, as Kybella also leads to bruising and swelling, as well as discomfort. Liposuction removes the excess fat mechanically, pulling it out of your body, whereas Kybella destroys the fat cells in your body, but the fat stays behind and gets cleared through your immune system. This process takes a few weeks. Neck liposuction always works as it mechanically removes the fat, whereas Kybella relies on chemical processes and your immune system to get rid of the stubborn fat.

Dr. Walkermakess performs small incisions for neck liposuction in areas where they can be easily concealed. Plus, the incisions are very small, typically only 5mm in length. The incision below your chin is precisely placed into your pre-existing skin crease, and the tiny incisions behind the earlobes, if necessary, heal beautifully without visible long-term scarring. All incisions are therefore designed to fall into natural and concealed folds of your skin or just below your jawline, where they will be virtually invisible. Dr. Walker or a member of his team will go over scar management options as part of your post-procedure instructions to ensure your incisions heal properly.

During your consultation, Dr. Walker will help you understand if you should undergo a neck lift, neck liposuction, or both. In general, neck liposuction requires elastic skin and cannot be performed in patients with excess skin laxity, the latter of which requires a structural neck lift. A neck lift helps sculpt the neck and remove excess skin as necessary, while neck liposuction reduces fat, relying on elastic overlying skin. The two procedures can be complementary to each other and address different issues. During your consultation with Dr. Walker, he will listen to your goals, address your concerns, and create a unique treatment plan with you and for you.