| liposuction
overview |
| introduction
to neck liposuction |
small
volumes of fat are removed through tiny tubes to contour
the face, cheeks, jowls, chin, and neck |
| often combined
with... |
facelift,
browlift,
chin
implant, eyelid
surgery, chemical
peel |
| incision
placement & neck liposuction surgery details |
fat
is removed through tiny puncture wounds using a hollow
tube and suction device |
| anesthesia |
local, or
local with IV sedation |
| surgical
facility |
usually outpatient
surgery center |
| length
of surgery |
30
minutes to 1 hour |
| discomfort
|
mild
|
| what to expect
after neck liposuctin surgery |
numbness,
swelling, bruising, firm areas; back to work in about
1week |
| risks
of neck liposuction |
permanent
numbness, contour irregularities, infection, persistent
swelling |
| variations
and techniques |
fat
may cut out rather than suctioned (buccal fat excision) |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$1000
to $4000 |
| duration
of results |
fat removal
is permanent, but weight gain may cause remaining fat
to enlarge |
| insurance
for neck liposuction |
facial
liposuction is considered cosmetic surgery; insurance
does not apply |
