NECK LIPOSCULPTURE

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One of the most common areas for liposculpture is the neck. Many women and some men notice that with age there is an accumulation of fat under the chin. Often patients call this the “turkey neck”. There is no reason as to why this develops but many patients do notice that it runs in families.  

Background

There are several types of Liposuction procedures. Liposculpture involves shaping and refining at the same time as suctioning the unwanted excess fat and is usually done through very small incisions in concealed areas.   The “double-chin” area of the face and neck can be improved by Liposculpture. Targeting the neck fat, wrinkles and lax skin. Neck Liposculpture can leave you with a sculptured, contoured neckline and may enhance your facial profile.  

How does it work

One of the most amazing facts regarding neck liposuction is that very heavy and sagging necks can get a tremendous improvement without the need for cutting surgery. By removing all of the fat under the skin in the neck we can get the skin to generally retract and tighten. In fact the excess skin is now needed to line the undersurface of the jaw line. All ages can benefit from this approach but generally women have skin that contacts a little better.   Dr Lanzer can help you achieve a better profile this procedure is done on both men and women of all ages giving you a more refined jawline as you had in your youth, with generally noticeable results making you appear younger and slimmer.  

Performing the procedure

Dr Lanzer makes a small incision to suction the unwanted fat, this is made by a very small incision approx 2-3mm wide. The procedure takes between 30 minutes to an hour and the patient can be lightly sedated or awake and most patients can be back to work after a few days.   Dr Lanzer will instruct you to wear a neck garment to retract the skin area, you will have slight post operative bruising which helps to tighten the skin area.   Dr Lanzer often performs this procedure in conjunction with other procedures such as Face Makeover or Liposuction on other areas of the body.  

Common questions

Am I a good candidate for chin, jowl neck liposculpture.
Liposculpture helps remove troubled area such as loose, sagging skin and excess fat from the neck. If you can hold fat then it can be removed.
Will I have any scars around the neck area?
Scarring does not usually occur other than the two tiny incision marks under the jaw.
Do you recommend post-operative treatments?
The main treatment is to wear a sling garment that Dr Lanzer will arrange for 2-3 days.
What is the healing schedule?
There may be a little bit of weeping of fluid from the nicks as with all forms of liposuction.The area will be slightly bruised or swollen. Everyone has some numbness and swelling that may feel hard, this generally resolves in time.
Is there any risk of nerve damage?
Dr Lanzer has been performing liposuction of the neck and joules for nearly 20 years and he has not see this as a complication.
How much of a difference cosmetically does liposuction of the neck make?
Dr Lanzer believes that it is one of the most important procedures to make one look younger. Generally a tight neck line portrays youthfulness compared to a sagging neck.
How long will the results last for?
Dr Lanzer’s personal experience is that liposuction of the neck produces a long lasting result. It is very rare that he needs to repeat it.
How is it combined with other face procedures?
Dr Lanzer may perform a suture lift so the face is lifted with the neck. It also works well with laser resurfacing of the wrinkles. When Dr Lanzer performs his full body liposuction the neck is often included.
How long do I need to wear a sling for.
Most patients wear it for 2 – 3 days.


All photographs represent one person’s experience, and results may vary for each patient. All photographs are of actual patients of Dr Lanzer. The visible change in these photographs has occurred as a result of the procedure/s undertaken, together with a balanced diet and exercise.


Some before and after photos shown are not exact, in that they vary in light, contrast, clothing, background, distance from camera, hairstyle and make-up.


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We offer a FREE, No Obligation Cosmetic Surgery Consultation and a detailed explanation of the procedure.

Dr Lanzer can email all patients with a detailed consent form which provides information related to the surgery. This information is made available to all patients before surgery, allowing enough time for the patient to ask any questions they may have.

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