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Turkey Neck Procedure for Diabetics and Under Local Anesthesia?
I have a fatty turkey neck which I would love to get rid of. And I just read the comments by the doctors here who said that surgery is the only option. Does the patient have to go under general anesthesia, or can this procedure be done through local anesthesia? Also, is this type of surgery safe for a diabetic? Thank you!
Asked 25 months ago by
Reader212 in California
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Neck lift
A neck lift is best done in a controlled setting under anesthesia. I would not want it done on me under local only.
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The best treatment for turkey neck
The ideal neckline is a 90 degree angle on a side view while the patient gazes straight forward with a visible jawline & no excess hanging skin or fat. The neck should have a smooth surface contour without horizontal skin folds or vertically visible muscle margins. The skin should be supple not stretched tight or hard.
The treatment for deviations from this ideal depends on the cause of the deviation. The ideal candidate for liposuction is some who has good skin tone, most of the fat...
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Turkey neck in a diabetic,
Depending on the extent and complexity of the procedure as well as your tolerance for the injections, a simple cervicoplasty can be accomplished under local anesthesia with a relatively low complication rate if you are a well controlled diabetic.
