title: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Norwegian National Hospital, Oslo.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Samdal
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Amland
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Abyholm
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006987:Hypesthesia / Q000209:etiology; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects; D013594:Syringes