NECK LIPOSUCTION
For the appropriate patient, neck liposuction is a simple and effective procedure. If you have youthful skin elasticity, but are bothered by a double chin or fullness of the neck, you may want to consider this procedure. Through tiny access incisions, a thin liposuction cannula is used to remove excess fat and contour the neck.
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By convention we call this procedure a “Facelift,” even though a great improvement is seen in the neck. Dr. McClure utilizes numerous techniques and approaches to achieve the desired result based upon the patient’s specific facial anatomy and the amount of skin laxity.
Every patient is different so every operation is a “custom” operation. The ideal facelift, as he performs it, achieves a “refreshed” younger appearance that is natural looking; avoiding the overly tight caught-in-the-wind-tunnel look.
Depending on genetics and environmental factors such as sunlight exposure and nicotine, facial aging can begin in our 30’s, though typically it is first noted in the 40’s or early 50’s. Many younger patients are bothered by signs of aging but have not progressed enough to require a traditional facelift. These patients are often candidates for the Lite-Lift. Many Facelift patients are candidates for complementary or adjunct procedures which can enhance the results. The most common complementary procedures are blepharoplasties, Brow Lift, Chemical Peels (TCA), and BOTOX® Cosmetic or dermal filler injections such as JUVÉDERM® XC.
These operations are done as an outpatient in our nationally certified surgery center usually under local anesthesia with sedation.
AFTER NECK LIPOSUCTION
Recovery from neck liposuction is quick. One can shower and drive the next day. There can be mild bruising and swelling which resolve quickly. The swelling doesn’t make the neck larger, but rather, temporarily obscures the results. Though one can return to their usual activities, we ask patient to hold off on vigorous activity for three weeks.