a doctor near me has a special offer for $999 "laser neck lift". before i call the office, what should i know about laser neck lifting. is it effective? safe?
February 9, 2011
Answer: There is no standard definition of what constitutes a "laser lift"
The use of a laser such as internal (lipotherme, smartlipo, etc) or external (fractionated CO2, erbium) etc, especially with the conjuction of liposuction, is sometimes termed laser neck lift.
The term is misleading. While there are many good candidates for such procedures, others need a more traditional neck lift which is distinguished by excisions of skin, usually around the ears.
at $999 you are probably looking at a liposuction based procedure. you should have a evaluation by a BOARD CERTIFIED (check on plasticsurgery.org) surgeon to make sure that you are not a better candidate for a lift procedure.
I perform both procedures, and find that people that come to be expecting to be great candidates for the laser based liposuction procedure can sometimes better be served by a neck lift. a proper evaluation is key. good luck
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February 9, 2011
Answer: There is no standard definition of what constitutes a "laser lift"
The use of a laser such as internal (lipotherme, smartlipo, etc) or external (fractionated CO2, erbium) etc, especially with the conjuction of liposuction, is sometimes termed laser neck lift.
The term is misleading. While there are many good candidates for such procedures, others need a more traditional neck lift which is distinguished by excisions of skin, usually around the ears.
at $999 you are probably looking at a liposuction based procedure. you should have a evaluation by a BOARD CERTIFIED (check on plasticsurgery.org) surgeon to make sure that you are not a better candidate for a lift procedure.
I perform both procedures, and find that people that come to be expecting to be great candidates for the laser based liposuction procedure can sometimes better be served by a neck lift. a proper evaluation is key. good luck
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September 29, 2009
Answer: Neck lifts There have been a few reported problems when doctors have done surgical neck lifts and used a carbon dioxide laser to tighten the dermis from within. Some doctors now use laser liposuction to create tightening and call it a “lift.” Make sure you see a reputable surgeon. Check with your general physician if they know of this doctor.
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September 29, 2009
Answer: Neck lifts There have been a few reported problems when doctors have done surgical neck lifts and used a carbon dioxide laser to tighten the dermis from within. Some doctors now use laser liposuction to create tightening and call it a “lift.” Make sure you see a reputable surgeon. Check with your general physician if they know of this doctor.
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