Liposuction of the Neck Using Reciprocating Power Assisted Liposuction

Abstract

Neck liposuction in local anesthesia is a minimally invasive technique for fat reduction and skin tightening. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical safety of reciprocating power assisted liposuction (PAL) of the neck. Neck liposuction with PAL was performed on 104 consecutive patients (male = 39, female = 65), and the occurrence of side effects were noted. There were no hematomas and no marginal mandibular nerve dysfunction. Transient alopecia at the site of liposuction was found in 3 out of the 39 male patients. In the hands of an experienced surgeon, reciprocating PAL of the neck is a safe method with a very low complication rate.