A review of a new simplified method of liposuction of the neck using a small cannula and syringe is presented. The method does not require high pressure or bulky instrumentation and could easily be done in conjunction with open procedures (e.g., rhymidectomy) or on its own. One can also transfer the aspirated fat directly to any area using a small beveled cannula.
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