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MINI-NECK LIFT
You Are a Candidate if:
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You have localized deposits of fat in the anterior part of the neck, under the chin. |
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You have muscle laxity under the chin only. |
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You have sagging, with skin folds in the anterior part of the neck under the chin. |
Intended Result
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A more youthful neck with a better contour. |
Procedure
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The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia or using I.V. Sedation (twilight sleep) in our AAAASF certified surgical facility. |
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An incision is made under the chin. |
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Fat may be suctioned or directly excised, muscles may be tightened, and a small amount of skin may be removed – all depending on individual findings. |
Recuperation and Healing
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The patient goes home with the chin wrapped in dressings or in an elastic neck sling. |
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Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. |
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Most swelling and bruising usually disappears within two to three weeks. |
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The final result is evident in three to six months, as skin heals and tightens. |
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Rapid recovery is the rule, with patients returning to non-physical work in a day or two. |
Surgeon’s Note
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The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of a consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare. |
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