title: Complications of neck liposuction and submentoplasty.
abstract: Patients desiring improved neck and jawline contours often are looking for minimally invasive procedures and are not interested in undergoing extensive face-lifting procedures. Realizing the limitations, surgeons may offer their patient such procedures as liposuction and submentoplasty. Even though these procedures are less involved than a facelift, many pitfalls can occur, leading to an unfavorable result and a disappointed patient. Proper patient selection and choosing the correct operation are crucial to avoiding these situations. This article focuses on the common complications of neck liposuction and submentoplasty and reviews the management and avoidance of these complications.
authors.affiliation: Tulsa Surgical Arts, 7322 East 91st Street, Tulsa, OK 74133, USA. james@tulsasurgicalarts.com
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Koehler
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging; D013364:Submandibular Gland Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods