Dr. Miguel Alfaro
Neck Sculpting in Costa Rica
Neck sculpting removes fat under the chin and can tighten the neck muscle (platysma) for a better-defined neckline.
What the procedure involves
Fat under the chin is removed through chin liposuction. When the neck muscle is loose, the platysma can also be tightened. It is often done together with a face lift.
Who may be a candidate
People with fullness under the chin or a less defined neckline who are in good general health. Dr. Alfaro decides in consultation whether liposuction alone or muscle tightening is needed.
Recovery: what to expect
Dr. Alfaro will give you specific instructions after surgery. Recovery details depend on whether liposuction alone or muscle tightening is performed.
Frequently asked questions
What is chin liposuction?
A technique that removes fat under the chin to improve the contour of the neck.
What is platysmal tightening?
A procedure that tightens the platysma, the muscle of the neck, to improve neck definition.
Can neck sculpting be combined with a face lift?
Yes. It is frequently performed together with a face lift.
Is neck sculpting right for me?
That is defined in a consultation with Dr. Alfaro after examining your neck and skin.
Next step
Request an evaluation with Dr. Alfaro through the contact page. Before surgery, read his pre- and post-operative recommendations and the trip plan for international patients.