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Combining Procedures For A Younger Looking Neck
November 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The neck is often an area of concern for patients looking for facial rejuvenation. Unfortunately, in neck rejuvenation, one size does not fit all. There are many factors which contribute to neck aging. This includes excess fat of the neck, excess skin of the neck, loss of skin tension in the neck, excess neck muscle, and a combination of these. Determining the cause of the aging and putting together a detailed treatment plan is crucial to getting the best results possible.
Neck liposuction can be undertaken as an isolated procedure. After removing the fat in the neck though, there is the possibility of excess skin becoming a problem in patients who are older with less skin elasticity. Fortunately, the amount of fat which is removed with neck liposuction is much less than with body liposuction so the serious risks of body liposuction do not exist with neck liposuction.
For patients with a ‘turkey neck’, a platysmaplasty may be in order. Through a small incision under the chin, the muscle of the neck, the platysma, is tied together so that the ends are not as visible. A ‘corset’ is created and a sling in produced which reduces the turkey neck. The incision under the chin tends to heal and is not visible to normal human interactions. As with other neck rejuvenation procedures, the platysmaplasty may need to be combined to obtain optimal results for the patient.
Neck rejuvenation has risks but these are generally minimal. All patients can expect some amount of bruising and swelling. This can usually be covered with makeup and sometimes a high necked sweater. Other risks will be dependent on a person’s specific medical conditions but some general risks include infection, bleeding, scarring, and lumpiness of the skin after surgery.
Facial plastic surgeons and plastic surgeons can consult with patients to help them determine which procedures are right and what their particular risks are. A proper treatment plan and expectations are crucial to ensuring the best results possible.
For more information about Tyler rhinoplasty or plastic surgery book or other cosmetic surgery topics, visit Dr. Verret on the web or call for a consultation 972.608.0100.
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