Cosmetic surgical rejuvenation of the neck

Abstract

There are several classification schemes, including that of the authors', which one can use to categorize a patient's neck for surgical rejuvenation. This chapter describes facial anatomy, and discusses liposuction techniques with patient assessment, tumescent anesthesia, and critical points for successful liposuction. Chin implantation, submentoplasty, and dealing with the visible submandibular gland are also covered and the complications discussed. While rhytidectomy has traditionally been the cornerstone technique that has been used to achieve this goal, there are many cases where submentoplasty or liposuction is appropriate as stand-alone procedures. When used in the appropriate patient they are truly minimally invasive and yet can provide spectacular results with minimal downtime.