Submental Cosmetic Surgery Liposuction (Face & Neck Lipo)

Submental Liposuction

Excess submental (areas of the face and neck beneath the chin) pockets of fat on can be removed through submental liposuction. Liposuction doctor, Dr. Maas performs this type of cosmetic surgery liposuction by inserting a cannula (a slender tubular instrument), beneath the skin through a tiny incision. The incision is usually located below the chin or just behind the ear lobe. A suction apparatus connected to the cannula removes the unwanted fat cells.

After the fat is removed, the overlying skin contracts (shrinks) to create a contoured appearance. The fat cells removed will not reappear, but the remaining fat cells may grow larger, depending on the patient's postoperative lifestyle.

San Francisco plastic surgeon Corey Maas, M.D. specializes in a variety of cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery techniques at The Maas Clinic in Northern California. These include permanent laser hair removal, photo facial rejuvenation, cosmetic injections (Restylane, Botox, Radiesse, Collagen and Juvederm), plastic surgery face lift, brow lift surgery and cosmetic nose surgery. Visit the San Francisco practice of Dr. Mass to learn more about these procedures.