Neck Liposuction Los Angeles

The neck and chin define your silhouette, giving your profile its unique character and shape. Dr. Teitelbaum’s targeted neck liposuction in Los Angeles removes fullness and excess fat beneath the chin, sculpting refined neck contours.

What Is Neck Liposuction?

Neck liposuction, also called submental liposuction, removes excess fat beneath the chin and along the neck using a small suction device. Beyond making the neck look thinner, neck liposuction enhances the definition of the jaw and neck, giving you a youthful, healthy appearance. Neck liposuction can achieve the following results:

Sharpen the cervical angle (the transition between the chin and neck)
Restore jawline definition
Improve facial balance and profile
Create a leaner, more athletic appearance

Contouring the Neck With Artistry and Precision

Pursuing plastic surgery is a deeply personal decision, especially when something as delicate and impactful as the neck is involved. While every patient’s motivation for seeking treatment is different, all can expect the following benefits from neck liposuction:

Improved jawline definition
Reduction of submental fullness, known as a double chin
More balanced and refined facial profile

Are You a Good Candidate for Neck Liposuction?

Ideal candidates for neck liposuction in Los Angeles are healthy, non-smoking adults who have firm, elastic skin that will naturally tighten after fat removal. Patients with loose skin or muscle banding are better served by a neck lift or facelift. During your initial consultation, Dr. Teitelbaum will perform an in-depth physical exam to confirm your candidacy.

Before & After Neck Liposuction

Patient 106038107 | Front View | After | Neck Liposuction — Steven Teitelbaum MD - Santa Monica

Patient 106038116 | Front View | After | Neck Liposuction — Steven Teitelbaum MD - Santa Monica

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Why Choose Dr. Teitelbaum?

Dr. Teitelbaum has performed hundreds of successful neck liposuction procedures, with some patients traveling from across the country to experience his beautiful, natural-looking results. His conservative, anatomy-driven approach prioritizes long-term results for refined, graceful aging.

An Elite Education

Prior to opening his private practice in 1995, Dr. Teitelbaum received his doctorate degree from the UCLA School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Harvard University. During his education, he worked in the plastic surgery wards of the LA County Hospital and earned dual board certifications in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. In between treating patients, he also serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at his alma mater, the UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Teitelbaum has given lectures to peers and surgeons on five continents, bringing his advanced expertise and cutting-edge techniques worldwide. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals like Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and he’s earned leadership roles in the following professional organizations:

Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation, 2016-2017 President
California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Treasurer and Legislative Committee Chair
Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation, Board Member

Putting Patients First

As a patient, you’ll feel Dr. Teitelbaum’s passion for plastic surgery and personalized patient care from your first consultation to your final follow-up. His focus is on delivering high-quality, anatomically aligned results without gimmicks or trendy treatments. He and his licensed team, which includes a Harvard-trained anesthesiologist, lead with transparency, integrity, and trust every step of the way.

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Your Private Consultation

Ahead of your procedure, you’ll join Dr. Teitelbaum in his Los Angeles office for a one-on-one consultation. There, you’ll discuss your aesthetic goals, concerns, and medical history, and he’ll assess your neck anatomy, skin quality, and fat distribution to determine if liposuction is right for you. Depending on his findings, he may recommend another procedure to better address your concerns.

Pricing Your Procedure

At the end of your consultation, Dr. Teitelbaum’s team will share a complete cost breakdown, along with extensive financing options, for total transparency.

The cost of your neck liposuction in Los Angeles will depend on the following factors:

Surgical complexity
Extent of correction
Whether additional procedures will be performed in the same surgical session

What to Expect From Your Neck Liposuction in Los Angeles

Your neck liposuction in Los Angeles will be performed at Dr. Teitelbaum’s private, accredited surgical center in Santa Monica using either general anesthesia or local anesthesia with IV sedation. During your procedure, Dr. Teitelbaum will make small incisions behind the ears or underneath the chin to access the neck. He’ll then insert a small liposuction cannula into the opening to begin removing small fat deposits.

While performing liposuction, Dr. Teitelbaum is meticulous about preserving a thin layer of fat along the neck to maintain smoothness, softness, and long-term aesthetic quality. This avoids a pulled-back, skeletonized, or prematurely aged look. Once complete, your incisions will be closed with small sutures to encourage a smooth, consistent scar.

Gentle, High-Touch Recovery

Recovery after neck liposuction typically involves mild swelling, firmness, and bruising underneath the chin and along the neck for up to two weeks. Discomfort is usually minimal, and you may need to wear a compression garment to support healing and help the skin tighten smoothly. Most patients return to normal activities, including walking, desk work, and social gatherings, within a few days. After your procedure, Dr. Teitelbaum will provide extensive aftercare instructions. This list may include the following items:

Incision site care and cleaning protocols
Supportive garment guidance
Hygiene recommendations
Activity limitations
Swelling and pain management strategies
Sleep position restrictions

Over the coming weeks, you’ll return to Dr. Teitelbaum’s Los Angeles office for regular follow-up visits. There, he’ll remove any remaining sutures, monitor your healing progress, and approve you for strenuous exercise and high-impact activities when appropriate. Your tissues will continue to settle over several weeks, and it may take up to two months for residual swelling to fade and your final results to emerge.

Neck Liposuction vs. Neck Lift

Many patients seek out a neck lift when neck liposuction would be more appropriate, and vice versa.

Neck liposuction only removes excess fat, while a neck lift addresses loose or hanging skin, visible muscle bands, and structural aging of the neck. Depending on your needs, Dr. Teitelbaum may incorporate a small amount of liposuction into your neck lift for a more comprehensive enhancement.

Completing Your Transformation

Patients in Los Angeles and Santa Monica often combine neck liposuction with other procedures to enhance their facial rejuvenation. Complementary treatments include the following:

Neck Liposuction FAQs

Is neck liposuction appropriate if I have visible neck banding?

Neck liposuction does not address muscle banding, and removing excess fat can make banding more noticeable. If you’d like to address prominent neck bands, explore your neck lift options with Dr. Teitelbaum.

Will I need revision liposuction in the future?

For most patients, neck liposuction is a one-and-done procedure. The removed fat does not return, though normal aging and weight fluctuations can still affect the neck.

How long will my results last?

The results of your neck liposuction are designed to be long-lasting. Maintaining a stable weight is the best way to extend the longevity of your results and avoid additional procedures.

Can neck liposuction be combined with other procedures?

Yes. Many patients opt to include other treatments in the same surgical session to streamline their recovery. Most often, patients combine neck liposuction with a neck lift or facelift.

References

Teitelbaum, Steven A. M.D.; Burns, John L. M.D.; Kubota, Junichiro M.D.; Matsuda, Hidenori M.D.; Otto, Morkel J. M.B.Ch.B., M.Pharm. Med., M.Phil.; Shirakabe, Yukio M.D.; Suzuki, Yoshiro M.D.; Brown, Spencer A. Ph.D. Noninvasive Body Contouring by Focused Ultrasound: Safety and Efficacy of the Contour I Device in a Multicenter, Controlled, Clinical Study. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 120(3):p 779-789, September 1, 2007.
Wall, Simeon Jr., M.D.; Delvecchio, Daniel M.D.; Teitelbaum, Steven M.D.; Villanueva, Nathaniel L. M.D.; Dayan, Erez M.D.; Durand, Paul M.D.; Sanniec, Kyle M.D.; Rohrich, Rod J. M.D. Subcutaneous Migration: A Dynamic Anatomical Study of Gluteal Fat Grafting. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 143(5):p 1343-1351, May 2019.