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Open Access 01-09-2008 | Original Article

Combined Use of Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction and Limited-Incision Platysmaplasty for Treatment of the Aging Neck

Authors: Patrick P. G. M. Rooijens, Hans-Peter Zweep, Werner H. Beekman

Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery | Issue 5/2008

Abstract

Background

Many techniques have been introduced for the surgical treatment of the aging neck. In this study the combination therapy of ultrasound-assisted liposuction and limited-incision platysmaplasty for cervicofacial rejuvenation is presented.

Methods

Fifteen female patients (age = 43–75 years) were treated for grade II–III (n = 2), III (n = 6), and grade IV (n = 7) cervicomental angle deformity. The outcome of surgery was retrospectively evaluated by a panel.

Results

Ultrasonic energy was applied for an average of 2 min (range = 45 s–6.5 min). The mean aspiration volume was 125 ml. No immediate or delayed adjuvant skin reduction was needed in any of the patients. No complications were encountered in this series. After treatment significant improvement of the cervicomental angle was observed.

Conclusion

For treatment of all grades of the aging neck we advocate the combination of UAL and limited-incision platysmaplasty. This combination therapy has little morbidity and leads uniformly to significant improvement of the cervicomental angle.

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Title: Combined Use of Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction and Limited-Incision Platysmaplasty for Treatment of the Aging Neck
Authors: Patrick P. G. M. Rooijens
Hans-Peter Zweep
Werner H. Beekman
Publication date: 01-09-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery / Issue 5/2008
Print ISSN: 0364-216X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5241
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-008-9215-x

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Combined Use of Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction and Limited-Incision Platysmaplasty for Treatment of the Aging Neck

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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