Fat pockets in the neck — causing double chins and a softened jawline — can profoundly affect appearance at any age. Dr. Susan Tan at Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery is double board-certified and highly experienced in neck and chin liposuction. Every procedure is tailored to your individual anatomy and goals.
A sharper, more refined jawline and a slimmer-looking neck are among the most visible improvements a minimally invasive procedure can produce. Neck and chin liposuction removes subcutaneous fat deposits — the fat layer beneath the skin — through tiny incisions using a thin cannula, performed under local anesthesia with minimal downtime.
Neck liposuction is different from a neck lift. Liposuction removes subcutaneous fat — it is appropriate for patients whose primary concern is fat deposits rather than skin laxity or platysmal banding. Patients with good skin elasticity see the skin tighten naturally as fat is removed. Patients with significant skin laxity may require a neck lift instead, or in combination.
Dr. Tan also offers Kybella® fat-reducing injections as an alternative or complement to liposuction for patients who prefer a non-surgical approach to submental fat reduction. She will recommend the approach that best serves your anatomy and goals at consultation.
Compare: Neck LiftTargeted liposuction gives you a slimmer, more defined neckline — removing both large and small fat pockets that resist diet and exercise.
Submental fat — the fat deposit beneath the chin — is among the most stubborn in the body. Liposuction removes it permanently, restoring a cleaner chin-to-neck transition.
A softened jawline caused by fat accumulation is immediately improved — creating a more defined, elegant profile that photographs and reads as more youthful.
Targeted removal of subcutaneous neck fat — improving the neck profile, reducing fullness, and creating a slimmer, more elegant neckline.
Chin recontouring addresses the double chin specifically — often combined with neck liposuction for a comprehensive improvement of the chin-to-neck transition.
Non-surgical fat-reducing injections that dissolve submental fat deposits gradually over multiple treatment sessions. An effective alternative or complement to liposuction for appropriate candidates.
Neck liposuction candidates are typically in their 20s to 50s and have good skin elasticity — so the skin will naturally tighten when fat pockets are removed. The results are long-lasting as long as weight is stable.
Patients with insufficient skin elasticity, visible platysmal banding, or significant skin laxity may require a neck lift instead of or in addition to liposuction. Dr. Tan evaluates skin elasticity carefully at consultation and recommends the procedure that will actually address the concern — not just the one the patient came in requesting.
Results are immediate — you will see improvement right away — and continue to improve as healing progresses over the following months.
Request a ConsultationPreserved from our original FAQ schema — common questions about neck and chin liposuction with Dr. Tan.
Begin with a consultation with Dr. Tan — she will evaluate your anatomy and tell you honestly which approach will best address your concerns.