NECK LIFT

Platysmaplasty

Often referred to as the “weekend necklift,” this surgery consists of using the safest techniques to remove fat deposits from the neck and jowl areas and repair damaged neck muscles, removing the appearance of “turkey wattle” caused by aging, weight loss, or genetics.

Depending on the patient’s needs, the neck lift may involve only liposuction or may require more extensive surgery. With Tumescent Technique liposuction large volumes of saline solution and local anesthesia are infused into the treatment area, enabling the liposuction cannula to maneuver under the skin through tiny incisions, gently suctioning away unwanted fatty deposits. Liposuction alone will not lift sagging jowls or flatten the folds of the neck. To correct these irregularities, a small incision is made under the chin and the underlying muscle is tightened with sutures, resulting in a smoother, firmer, more youthful appearance. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and has relatively brief recovery time. Side effects include temporary bruising, swelling, and tightness at surgery site.

EYELID LIFT

Blepharoplasty

The laser-assisted blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift procedure, eliminates fat pads in the upper and lower eyelids to reduce the appearance of aging, bags, puffiness, and drooping eyelids resulting in a more youthful, revitalized appearance. A laser incision is made in the crease of the upper eyelid to remove excess skin and fat. Excess fat in the lower lid is removed without incision, and laser is performed to tighten the skin of the lower lid. This procedure is performed under twilight anesthesia, and recovery time is relatively brief. Side effects are minimal, and include bruising, swelling, and redness at procedure site.

TUMESCENT LIPOSUCTION

Tumescent liposuction is a safe, effective treatment for removing unwanted fat deposits from the body, and is intended for body contouring, not as a treatment for obesity. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia. With Tumescent Technique liposuction, large volumes of saline solution and local anesthetic are infused into the treatment area to cause swelling, enabling a liposuction cannula to be inserted into small incisions, gently suctioning unwanted fatty deposits. Most commonly treated areas include abdomen, flanks (“love handles”), thighs, hips, buttocks, upper arms, and neck. Recovery time is relatively minimal, with some patients returning to work the next day and resuming all normal activities within a week. Swelling and bruising are common side effects.