- Dr. Nicolas Zwillinger, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic neck surgeries involve two procedures: neck liposuction and a cervico-facial lift.
Neck liposuctionis a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to improve the contour of the neck. This procedure is intended for people who have had a double chin for a long time due to genetic factors, those with localized fat in this area resulting from weight issues, or patients seeking to tighten the facial contours as part of a rejuvenation treatment.
A cervico-facial faceliftis a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to tighten the skin and improve the appearance of facial features.
Most patients who seek a consultation for a facelift feel that their facial features do not reflect their youthful spirit and energy level
Neck liposuctioninvolves removing fat through one or two small incisions made under the chin using thin suction cannulas. The skin on the neck will retract as a result of the liposuction and tighten under the chin. The final results become apparent once the swelling subsides and the skin retracts through the formation of controlled scar tissue.
Acervico-facial facelifttypically involves incisions in front of and behind the ear. Incisions in the scalp may extend into the scalp. Once the incisions are made, the skin is lifted to varying degrees down to the deeper layers of the face.
