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Liposuction/ Liposculpture/ Vaser/ Hi Definition Procedures

July 17th, 2016
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I appreciate your question. Cost varies by geographic location, surgeon expertise, OR time, anesthesia, length of procedure etc.  I would recommend that you go to The American Society of Plastic Surgery website and look for a list of board certified plastic surgeons in your area.  You can call their offices in advance and ask for quotes prior to scheduling consultations. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Director-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute #RealSelf100Surgeon

Web reference: http://beverlyhillsbreastandbodyinstitute.com

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS
July 17th, 2016

Liposuction/ Liposculpture/ Vaser/ Hi Definition Procedures

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I appreciate your question. Cost varies by geographic location, surgeon expertise, OR time, anesthesia, length of procedure etc.  I would recommend that you go to The American Society of Plastic Surgery website and look for a list of board certified plastic surgeons in your area.  You can call their offices in advance and ask for quotes prior to scheduling consultations. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Director-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute #RealSelf100Surgeon

Learn more: http://beverlyhillsbreastandbodyinstitute.com

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS

Removal of neck fat

July 15th, 2016
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It is hard to say from your picture exactly what you may need to get rid of your neck fat to your satisfaction. There are now 2 main ways to get rid of neck fat. One is liposuction and the other is use of an injection that helps to dissolve the fat. One is surgical, one is not. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would give you the best answer as to how yours could be removed. As far as cost, this will depend on what treatment. However, liposuction of the neck can be done under local anesthesia in an office setting so your costs would be less than if you had to go to sleep. Insurance would always consider this procedure to be cosmetic.

Web reference: http://drellen.com/kybella/

Ellen A. Janetzke, MD

Ellen A. Janetzke, MD
Bloomfield Hills Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 18 reviews

July 15th, 2016

Removal of neck fat

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It is hard to say from your picture exactly what you may need to get rid of your neck fat to your satisfaction. There are now 2 main ways to get rid of neck fat. One is liposuction and the other is use of an injection that helps to dissolve the fat. One is surgical, one is not. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would give you the best answer as to how yours could be removed. As far as cost, this will depend on what treatment. However, liposuction of the neck can be done under local anesthesia in an office setting so your costs would be less than if you had to go to sleep. Insurance would always consider this procedure to be cosmetic.

Learn more: http://drellen.com/kybella/

Ellen A. Janetzke, MD

Ellen A. Janetzke, MD
Bloomfield Hills Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 18 reviews

How much to get rid of neck fat and does insurance pay for it?

July 15th, 2016
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Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. This is the surgical procedure that revolutionized cosmetic surgery becoming one of the most performed cosmetic procedures. Subcutaneous tissue or fat is removed in order to contour the body in a way that is harmonious and pleasing to the senses. It can be performed in almost all regions of the body such as the neck, chin, abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, arms and ankles. Usually done through a small incision in the skin through which a cannula connected to a vacuum is applied, it can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures. After liposuction your body is going to be really swollen for at least 2 to 4 months after your surgery. It is important for you to wear your compression garment for at least 6 months, the first 3 months 24/7 and then the last 3 months at least 12 hours per day for your body get use to not having the faja for so many time. When you remove it, your body can get swollen and also you can have pain. Remember to also compress your body to prevent a seroma which is an accumulation of liquid that has to be drained, it is hard to touch and also really painful. Bruises are completely normal for almost 3 months from surgery, that’s why is better for you to use a bruising cream and apply it all over your body 3 times a day. To prevent bad circulation and swollen legs, use compression socks. Brazilian butt lift can be performed with the same procedure and for a month it will be swollen and it will drop a little bit without losing it’s shape if you use your garment.. If you’re going to perform liposuction on your inner, outer, anterior, lateral, postetior thighs, be careful and consult with your surgeon what’s best for you, sometimes we have more extra skin than fat, that can cause severe sagginess on our legs, which can be only be reversed performing a thigh lift….
Tania Medina de Garcia, MD

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD
Dominican Republic Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 424 reviews

July 15th, 2016

How much to get rid of neck fat and does insurance pay for it?

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Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. This is the surgical procedure that revolutionized cosmetic surgery becoming one of the most performed cosmetic procedures. Subcutaneous tissue or fat is removed in order to contour the body in a way that is harmonious and pleasing to the senses. It can be performed in almost all regions of the body such as the neck, chin, abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, arms and ankles. Usually done through a small incision in the skin through which a cannula connected to a vacuum is applied, it can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures. After liposuction your body is going to be really swollen for at least 2 to 4 months after your surgery. It is important for you to wear your compression garment for at least 6 months, the first 3 months 24/7 and then the last 3 months at least 12 hours per day for your body get use to not having the faja for so many time. When you remove it, your body can get swollen and also you can have pain. Remember to also compress your body to prevent a seroma which is an accumulation of liquid that has to be drained, it is hard to touch and also really painful. Bruises are completely normal for almost 3 months from surgery, that’s why is better for you to use a bruising cream and apply it all over your body 3 times a day. To prevent bad circulation and swollen legs, use compression socks. Brazilian butt lift can be performed with the same procedure and for a month it will be swollen and it will drop a little bit without losing it’s shape if you use your garment.. If you’re going to perform liposuction on your inner, outer, anterior, lateral, postetior thighs, be careful and consult with your surgeon what’s best for you, sometimes we have more extra skin than fat, that can cause severe sagginess on our legs, which can be only be reversed performing a thigh lift….
Tania Medina de Garcia, MD

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD
Dominican Republic Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 424 reviews

Lower face and neck lift with liposuction

July 14th, 2016
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When looking into a procedure like this, you need to see what is causing what you don't like in the mirror. The things that can be address surgically are the skin, the fat and the muscle. Definitely seek out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area with an expertise in Facial Aesthetics for a consultation and more details. From these pictures it is hard to say what your best options are. 


Dean Vistnes, M.D.
Vistnes Plastic Surgery
San Francisco Bay Area

#realself  #drdeanvistnes
M. Dean Vistnes, MD
July 14th, 2016

Lower face and neck lift with liposuction

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When looking into a procedure like this, you need to see what is causing what you don't like in the mirror. The things that can be address surgically are the skin, the fat and the muscle. Definitely seek out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area with an expertise in Facial Aesthetics for a consultation and more details. From these pictures it is hard to say what your best options are. 


Dean Vistnes, M.D.
Vistnes Plastic Surgery
San Francisco Bay Area

#realself  #drdeanvistnes
M. Dean Vistnes, MD

Removal of neck fat - will insurance pay?

July 14th, 2016
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Thank you for asking about your neck fat.
  • Neck liposuction is done to reduce fat in the neck
  • The amount of fat you have suggests that liposuction will leave you with noticeably loose skin.
  • Insurance will never pay for any liposuction - it is a cosmetic procedure, not a medically necessary one.
  • The procedure is usually done in an accredited out-patient surgery center with local or general anesthesia.
Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes  - Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD FACS
Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD
July 14th, 2016

Removal of neck fat - will insurance pay?

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Thank you for asking about your neck fat.
  • Neck liposuction is done to reduce fat in the neck
  • The amount of fat you have suggests that liposuction will leave you with noticeably loose skin.
  • Insurance will never pay for any liposuction - it is a cosmetic procedure, not a medically necessary one.
  • The procedure is usually done in an accredited out-patient surgery center with local or general anesthesia.
Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes  - Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD FACS
Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD

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