One of the most common complaints patients express about their appearance is the shape of their neck. The neck is one of the most visible areas in the body, and its loss of shape and contour is a telltale sign of age.
With weight gain, there can be fat deposits below the chin which obscure the youthful angle of the neck. The underlying muscle also weakens and splits into bands, which contributes to the loss of neck shape and contour.
Necklift procedures typically involve an incision below the chin and behind the ear. The skin is “undermined” to allow it to move freely. The muscle is sewn tightly in the middle from the collarbone to the chin, and the excess skin is removed from behind the ear. Excess fat can be removed through the chin incision. This procedure is best done in conjunction with a facelift, so that the youthful neck will match the face.
A less invasive way to restore a more youthful appearance to the neck is with liposuction (see above photo). The incision is less than a centimeter, and is concealed below the chin. There are several methods to remove the fat, including laser liposuction (Smart liposuction or SLIM liposuction), ultrasound liposuction (VASER), and traditional tumescent liposuction. After the liposuction is complete, the patient wears a compression band for a few days. The recovery is very quick, with minimal pain and swelling. The results are immediate and improve for up to 6 months. The skin will recontour to the underlying neck muscles to improve the shape of the neck and restore the youthful appearance of the neck.
Dr. John Burns, a Dallas plastic surgeon, would love the opportunity to discuss your cosmetic surgery goals with you. To schedule a neck contouring consultation with Dr. John Burns, just call his office at 214-515-0002 or send him an email through his website or at Info@DrJohnBurns.com.
Given today’s difficult economic environment, plastic surgery financing has evolved into a very customer-friendly and economic way to schedule surgery. In the past, financing was difficult to obtain and often had unreasonable interest rates. This was often limiting for patients who had good but not perfect credit.
Statistically, plastic surgery patients are not wealthy and have annual incomes around the national average. A study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons revealed that the average plastic surgery patient is “the young mom next door, the waiter who served you coffee this morning, even your coworker.”
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Two excellent companies allow potential patients to apply online in a private and confidential way. Response to the online application is usually within 24 hours, and the company will work with our office - giving our patients a simple and easy way to finance. There are many different financing plans to choose from, with various interest rates.
Financing applications for MedicalFinancing.com and CareCredit can be accessed online. Our office works closely with these companies to make scheduling your plastic surgery an easy and headache-free process.
Dr. John Burns would love the opportunity to discuss your cosmetic surgery goals with you. His staff stands ready to assist you with any plastic surgery financing you might need. To schedule a consultation with Dr. John Burns, just call his office at 214-515-0002 or send him an email through his website or at Info@DrJohnBurns.com.
Fat Grafting for breast enhancement is still a controversial procedure. Some doctors are using the Brava system, which uses negative pressure to enlarge the breast with fat injections.
Fat grafting, while natural, can obscure mammograms since the fat is injected directly into the breast and can mimic suspicious areas on mammograms. The fat will only give a modest increase in size and won’t give a “lift” like an implant can.
Given these limitations, it is safe to say that breast augmentation with implants is still the time-tested procedure of choice.
Dr. John Burns, a Dallas plastic surgeon at the prestigious Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, would love the opportunity to discuss your cosmetic surgery goals with you. To schedule a consultation for breast augmentation with Dr. John Burns, just call his office at 214-515-0002 or send him an email through his website or at Info@DrJohnBurns.com.
