Hello, 27 year old who is looking to reduce the amount of fat under chin. I am 5'4" and around 135 pounds. Even when I get down to 120 I have this nagging neck fat that makes me never want to wear my hair up. Would I be considered a candidate? If so, is there a weekend sort of recovery (max) if I had it done on a Friday? What would the cost be? Thank you!
April 6, 2014
Answer: Neck Liposuction Neck liposuction works very well for the right type of person. Based on the pictures that you have provided it appears as though you are a great candidate for neck liposuction. You could think about noninvasive measures (thermage, etc), but I have found the results are poor. At my office I have a state of the art VASER liposuction system which really helps to shrink the skin down after the neck liposuction. It is a quick procedure that can be done under minimal anesthesia and is very safe. Most people have some mild bruising, but some have less, and if so it is concealable by makeup. Recovery time is quick and you can get back into most activities in day (a weekend would likely be ample). I do like to use compression afterwards for a limited time as well. Cost ranges around $3,500 to $4,000 depending on the examination and extent of liposuction. Best wishes.
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April 6, 2014
Answer: Neck Liposuction Neck liposuction works very well for the right type of person. Based on the pictures that you have provided it appears as though you are a great candidate for neck liposuction. You could think about noninvasive measures (thermage, etc), but I have found the results are poor. At my office I have a state of the art VASER liposuction system which really helps to shrink the skin down after the neck liposuction. It is a quick procedure that can be done under minimal anesthesia and is very safe. Most people have some mild bruising, but some have less, and if so it is concealable by makeup. Recovery time is quick and you can get back into most activities in day (a weekend would likely be ample). I do like to use compression afterwards for a limited time as well. Cost ranges around $3,500 to $4,000 depending on the examination and extent of liposuction. Best wishes.
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April 17, 2014
Answer: Liposuction or Ulthera Some people develop fat under their chin as they age, while others have had some fat there since they were children. It sounds like your situation may be the latter, in which you have always had some extra fat under your chin. My patients with similar issues have had great success with Smart Laser Liposuction of the chin. My patients typically have this procedure performed on a Thursday so they can typically return to work by Monday. You will still have mild-moderate swelling, but you would be able to return to work. Another good option for you might be to try Ulthera. This technology uses micro-focused ultra sound to tighten area around the face and chin. It only requires one treatment to see results. OTC motrin or tylenol is all that is needed for pain management. Down time consists of 1-2 hours after the procedure that your skin might be red or feel discomfort.
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April 17, 2014
Answer: Liposuction or Ulthera Some people develop fat under their chin as they age, while others have had some fat there since they were children. It sounds like your situation may be the latter, in which you have always had some extra fat under your chin. My patients with similar issues have had great success with Smart Laser Liposuction of the chin. My patients typically have this procedure performed on a Thursday so they can typically return to work by Monday. You will still have mild-moderate swelling, but you would be able to return to work. Another good option for you might be to try Ulthera. This technology uses micro-focused ultra sound to tighten area around the face and chin. It only requires one treatment to see results. OTC motrin or tylenol is all that is needed for pain management. Down time consists of 1-2 hours after the procedure that your skin might be red or feel discomfort.
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