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When you look in the mirror, do
you notice extra fat around your chin, neck or jowls?
Do you notice loose skin hanging between your jawline
and neck? These problems are due to the skin
and muscles of your neck and jawline loosening as you
age. Even with weight loss these problems may not
improve.
Olympic Dermatology and Laser
Clinic can help you. Dr. Brazil is a board certified
dermatologist and dermasurgeon with experience and
extensive training in the field of facial rejuvenation.
He has found that often the best solution to this
problem is not a surgical neck lift, but to perform
liposuction of the offending fat cells. By
removing these fat deposits, the overlying skin
contracts against the underlying musculature, and normal
jawline and neck contours are restored.
The procedure is performed in our
clinic after a careful exam and consultation.
Liposuction involves tumescent anesthesia, which means a
large volume of dilute anesthetic is used to provide a
safe operating field and provide complete patient
comfort. A tube called a cannula is introduced into the
neck or jowl area through tiny hidden incisions, which
heals with little scarring. Suction is applied
with either a syringe or pump and the offending fat
cells are removed. Once removed, fat cells
cannot regenerate.
Healing is quick and normal
activities can be quickly resumed. Some swelling,
tenderness and bruising are expected but are rarely
significant. The results are usually dramatic,
with tighter and more naturally contoured neck and
jawline skin continuously improving for up to 6 months.
For
patients with significantly loose neck muscles, a
plication, or tightening, of these muscles is performed
on the day of your liposuction.
For additional information,
contact Olympic Dermatology and Laser Clinic to explore
this option for a younger and tighter appearing face and
neck. |
