Face and Neck Liposuction

FACE /NECK CONTOURING AND LIPOSUCTION

Neck Contouring is a cosmetic procedure for the removal of fatty tissue or loose skin around the neck.

There are two options for removing fat from the neck area: liposuction and Cervicoplasty (also known as “platysmaplasty," "neck lift," or "lower facelift.")

LIPOSUCTION (microlipoplasty)

Patients who have good skin elasticity but excessive fat in the neck are often good candidates for liposuction. Once the fat is removed, the neck appears tighter and younger looking.

The Procedure

• The procedure works by making a three to four millimeter incision under the chin and behind each earlobe.
• The area to be sculpted is then infiltrated with our "super wet" solution.

Microlipoplasty is a better alternative than traditional liposuction because it allows for a smaller area to be precisely targeted with a very small canula under local anesthesia. The end result is often better than traditional liposuction. By using small canulas, patients can achieve the look they want, with a minimally invasive surgery

Recovery

• Patients are usually discharged within one hour after surgery
• There is a feeling of "tightness" under the neck initially, but that will subside during the healing process
• There are no stitches to be removed
• Swelling and discoloration subside within 7 to 10 days and you may return to all normal activities after 4-7 days

CERVICOPLASTY

Patients who have extra fat in the neck area and loose or excessive neck skin will require more than liposuction to get the look they desire. The procedure that needs to be done in these cases is called a "cervicoplasty," "platysmaplasty," "neck lift," or "lower facelift."

The Procedure

• Cervicoplasty can be performed as a stand-alone procedure or in conjunction with a facelift
• Intravenous sedation or general anesthesia may be employed, but it’s generally done with local anesthesia
• A cervicoplasty employs limited incisions beneath the chin and behind the ears to remove loose skin and fat
• During the procedure Dr. Serebrakian will also tighten the underlying platysma muscle to ensure the area will remain firm and smooth
• The time for surgery ranges from 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the extent of skin laxity

The results of this surgery can be stunning. The change not only enhances the facial profile but also creates a more youthful appearance. It is a great solution for those with excess skin, droopy skin or those who want a tighter, firmer look.

Recovery

• You'd be discharged after about one hour
• Recovery is virtually painless
• Swelling and discoloration usually subside within seven to 10 days
• Sutures dissolve on their own
• You can generally return to normal activities within three to four days, and can resume exercise in 10 to 14 days