SYRINGE-ASSISTED MICROLIPOSUCTION FOR CERVICAL REJUVENATION - A 5-YEAR EXPERIENCE

During a five year period, 71 patients (age range 24-72 years) underwe nt syringe-assisted liposuction of the neck as the only operation for facial rejuvenation. The patients were seen after one week and three m onths, and 66 patients were re-examined 5-58 months (mean 31) postoper atively. There were no complications except for slight skin laxity (n = 10), transient hypoaesthesia, and temporary subcutaneous scarring (n odules). In some patients improvement occurred more than 12 months pos toperatively. The patients evaluated the result according to a four gr ade scale; very satisfied (n = 41), satisfied (n = 21), less satisfied (n = 4), and dissatisfied (n = 1). All patients except one would reco mmend the procedure to other patients with similar problems. We conclu de that syringe-assisted liposuction of the neck is a simple, safe, an d rewarding procedure even in many elderly patients.