AccuLift RF

Age, weight fluctuations, and genetics are the primary reasons people develop the dreaded double chin. As we age, the skin produces fewer structural proteins—primarily collagen and elastin—which causes sagging skin tissue to accumulate in certain places on the face, such as under the eyes and on the neck. Weight loss or gain can also contribute to accumulated or leftover stubborn fat deposits along your jawline and beneath your chin. A double chin, known as “submental fat” among facial plastic surgeons, is one of the most common reasons people seek cosmetic surgery and related treatments.

According to a recent survey conducted by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, more than 2/3 of the people surveyed reported being bothered by fat beneath their chin. Some people consider Kybella^® injections in the neck and chin, but this treatment can’t address excessive fat and loose skin in the same way as surgery.

Removal of submental fat can be achieved in a variety of ways with facial plastic surgery, and we’re pleased to offer AccuLift RF, a new form of liposuction + skin tightening that’s quick, minimally invasive, and has much less downtime than a complete facelift procedure. It’s a way to eliminate submental fat while also helping to tighten the skin and create a refreshed, youthful-looking neck silhouette.

Although it shouldn’t be considered a replacement treatment for more complex facial plastic surgery, AccuLift RF skin tightening procedures does offer some of the results you might experience from neck lift surgery without having the incisions and recovery time associated with those traditional procedures. You can expect to see the benefits of AccuLift RF for as long as a decade after your procedure.