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The Neck’s Big Thing
Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetics Guide investigates iGuide, a
brand new neck lifting procedure, which promises maximum
results with minimal incisions
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Benefits of
iGuide
● Minimally invasive
● N o need for general
anaesthesia
● G reatly reduced risk of
damage to muscle or
nerves
● M inimal to no scarring,
bruising or swelling
● C onsistent, naturallooking results
● Short recovery time
So what do you do about
it?
Traditional neck lifting options
include: facial liposuction,
which is great if your problem
is excess fat, but doesn’t
solve the problem of drooping
skin; neck lift surgery, which is
highly invasive and can involve
considerable downtime and
unsightly scarring; or nonsurgical light-based procedures,
which can be painful and will
only work for less severe cases.
Introducing the iGuide
Developed by Beverly Hillsbased cosmetic surgeon Dr
Gregory Mueller, the iGuide is
a brand new system to give
patients a firmer, more youthful
neckline, without the use of
general anaesthesia, with
minimal incisions and virtually no
scarring.
“I developed a system
that allows neck lifts to be
performed less invasively,” Dr
Mueller explains. “Compared to
traditional open techniques, we
are now able to sew the neck
muscles without making any
incisions. I’ve been using the
technique since October 2007
and I’ve performed over 250
procedures, with great success.
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M
ost of us dislike our profiles
– have you ever caught
sight of yourself side on in a
mirror and had to turn away in
disgust? If so, you’re not alone.
And whilst for most of us it’s
just fear of the unfamiliar – we’re
used to seeing ourselves face
on, but it’s rare that you’re
forced to contemplate a side
view of your face – there are
those among us who genuinely
do have a problem.
‘Turkey neck’ is one of the
most common complaints of
women of a certain age. But for
some people it’s not just a sign
of ageing – a sagging neck and
ill-defined jaw line can be simply
down to genetics.
The neck is also an area that
often gets neglected during our
daily skincare routine. We slather
our faces in creams and serums,
but a wrinkled or drooping neck
can counter the effects of a
smooth, line-free complexion.
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Patient satisfaction has been
really high.
“The recovery times with the
iGuide system are significantly
shorter, because we’re not
cutting away all the natural
anatomical structures. We’re
actually keeping those intact and
using those to lift the neck skin
and the muscle.”
So who’s a good
candidate?
“It can be used as a great bridge
procedure for patients who’ve
had a facelift, and several years
later start getting the early
drooping of the muscles under
the neck,” says Dr Mueller. “They
can have the iGuide procedure
to bridge them, to avoid having
more invasive techniques.
“The iGuide procedure can
also be used for patients who’ve
undergone a facelift and have
had early recurrence of the
platysmal bands, or droopiness
of the neck.
“The great thing about the
iGuide system is that the results
are very consistent and very
predictable. It’s easy to learn
for surgeons and the results are
quite impressive. When patients
see the results right after the
procedure, because there is less
bruising and swelling they are
immediately happy.”
Real Patients, Real Results
“iGuide immediately changed the way I looked and felt
about my appearance... I am much more confident”
– Sarah M.
“I had no pain. It was such an amazing procedure. My
recovery time was amazing.”
– Barri T.
“I’m just beyond excited! After having the procedure, I just
don’t give my profile a second thought.”
– Jack W.
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damage the nerves and blood
vessels of the face, neck and
brow.
Using these unique tools, the
system creates a trampoline-like
structure that provides dynamic
low tension support, elevating
the skin, muscle and soft tissue
as one unit, and leaving you with
a tauter, more defined jaw line.
Polished profiles
So if you suffer from sagging
skin on the neck, or just want to
tighten up your jaw line for the
profile you’ve always dreamed
of, it seems invasive surgery is
no longer your only option.
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detailed information about the
iGuide system or to receive
your instructional DVD contact
Eurosurgical on 01483 456
007 or visit www.eurosurgical.
co.uk
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iGuide is packaged in a sterile
kit that is comprised of five
unique surgical tools, which
allow surgeons to elevate and
define any soft tissue areas – like
double chins or sagging neck
tissue – by weaving a ‘suture
trampoline’ underneath the jaw.
This is achieved through a
series of needle punctures with
one continuing thread, instead
of cutting and repositioning
muscles and soft tissue – as in
a traditional neck lift – which can
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How does it work?
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