Liposuction in Houston, Texas is a procedure to remove unwanted fat from areas like the jowls and the neck. With facial/neck liposuction, you can improve definition of the chin and jawline and reveal a slimmer, more defined and younger-looking appearance. Liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure.
Remove facial fat
Remove neck fat
Improve chin definition
Reveal a chiseled jawline
Remove facial fat
Remove neck fat
Improve chin definition
Reveal a chiseled jawline
Candidates for facial liposuction are in good health.
Dr. Bender will create a small entry site through which a blunt cannula is introduced to remove the fat. Both fat removal and fibrosis (scar tissue formation) from healing will produce a slimming result.
Bruising and swelling are common. It takes weeks to months for swelling to fully subside.
Yes. Most patients choose to pair liposuction with a facelift or neck lift. Chin procedures, such as augmentation or liposuction, can pair very nicely with a rhinoplasty and will have a subtle but powerful effect on facial balancing.
Fat cells will not be replaced by other fat cells once they are removed. That being said, if you gain weight, fat cells that remain will respond and expand which can give the appearance of weight gain in the treated areas.
Microliposuction is performed using small, blunt cannulas that are designed specifically for this procedure. This, along with proper technique, will minimize the chance of damage to important structures in the area including the nearby skin.
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A neck lift is a procedure that focuses on addressing loose or sagging skin on the neck and under the jaw. A neck lift in Houston, Texas usually involves liposuction and tightening of the muscle in the neck, which is called a platysmaplasty. A neck lift is commonly combined with a facelift for optimal results but can be recommended alone.
Eliminate double chin
Lift sagging skin
Smooth out wrinkles on neck
Remove excess skin
Eliminate double chin
Ideal candidates for a neck lift are in good health. Keep in mind that if you are interested in having a full lower facelift, a neck lift is included with this procedure.
Surgery time can vary depending on the approach needed. In some cases, there are fat deposits in the neck that are best treated with liposuction followed by tightening of the underlying muscle known as the platysma. In cases where there is too much redundant skin, additional incisions are made around the ear to allow for removal and re-draping of the skin. There are select cases where skin is removed by direct incision from the front of the neck with a scar camouflage technique.
There can be a bandage placed overnight. Swelling and bruising are normal after surgery. Bruising will typically improve in the first few weeks after surgery, while it can take weeks to months for all the swelling to completely resolve. Sometimes, there are areas that have minor firmness to the touch in the neck that will continue to improve over time.
The incision for a neck lift can vary. It most commonly is approximately 1.5 cm in length and is placed in the shadow directly under the chin.
The sagging skin underneath the chin, which can be referred to as a turkey neck, is a common complaint among patients. A neck lift can reduce or resolve this appearance in order to improve both the contour of the neck and the jawline.
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