Syringe-Assisted Microliposuction for Cervical Rejuvenation: A Five Year Experience

Abstract

During a five year period, 71 patients (age range 24–72 years) underwent syringe-assisted liposuction of the neck as the only operation for facial rejuvenation. The patients were seen after one week and three months, and 66 patients were re-examined 5–58 months (mean 31) postoperatively. There were no complications except for slight skin laxity (n = 10), transient hypoaesthesia, and temporary subcutaneous scarring (nodules). In some patients improvement occurred more than 12 months post-operatively. The patients evaluated the result according to a four grade scale; very satisfied (n = 41), satisfied (n = 21), less satisfied (n = 4), and dissatisfied (n = 1). All patients except one would recommend the procedure to other patients with similar problems. We conclude that syringe-assisted liposuction of the neck is a simple, safe, and rewarding procedure even in many elderly patients.

Key Words:

• liposuction
• syringe-assisted
• facial rejuvenation
• neck
• long term follow-up