Neck

The neck is one of the major areas of the face that expose the signs of ageing.As we get older our skin begins to sag and this loose skin appearance is very ageing. This is why many patients who reminisce about the youthful and tight appearance they once had, lean towards facial liposuction for a less invasive correction of the area.

The procedure is done through hidden access points and results in an easy recovery, which makes neck liposuction a gem in restoring a slimmer and youthful face. All of our facial liposuction procedures can be used in conjunction with other procedures, such as face and neck lifting, eyelid surgery, or laser resurfacing to give our patients an overall well proportioned rejuvenation.

The ideal candidate for neck liposuction is a patient who does not have very loose skin but has firm tight and elastic skin. Invariably, the younger patient presents with firm elastic skin which allows for a good result following liposuction. If you maintain a healthy lifestyle and have realistic expectations, you will be most satisfied with the results of your procedure.

Procedure:

The surgeon will mark the areas of your neck which will be treated, and the areas will be numbed with a local anaesthetic. Small incision sites will be made for the insertion of the cannulas used in the procedure, followed by a gentle suction that removes the unwanted fat in the area which will give you the desired well proportioned shape and contour. A compression band will then be applied to maintain the desired shape, which will ease early swelling and bruising.

The procedure usually takes between one to two hours to complete.

Anaesthesia:

Local anaesthesia will be used for liposuction procedures focused on the removal of smaller areas of fat (neck, chin and jawline). All anaesthesia administered by experienced board-certified anaesthetists, should the procedure be undertaken with other procedures.

Outpatient:

Day case

Post-operative:

Patients will experience temporary bruising, swelling and discomfort, which should subside within 2-4 weeks. There will be some discomfort and pain which can be relieved with prescribed pain medication. Pain, which is minimal,will settle within a couple of days.

Recovery:

Feeling better and back to work: 1-3 days.
Strenuous activity: 2 weeks post-surgery.
Fading of scars: Several months to a year.
Note: scars are very small (2-4 mm) situated under the chin and behind the earlobes.

Results:

Creates a more youthful and tight appearance.
The neck volume is reduced resulting in a well contoured rejuvenated appearance.