“But what about my neck?” This is a question that I get from patients all the time during consultations in my practice, Southern Plastic Surgery. Due to wrinkles, sagging skin, stubborn fat, and muscle laxity in the area, the neck has become an incredibly common area for cosmetic surgery patients to address. But what is
Welcome to another installment in my recurring “Ask Dr. Whiteman” blog series. This is where I take some time to answer some questions that I have received from patients during actual plastic surgery consultation appointments to better educate my readers. This month, I am happy to present questions pertaining to some of the most in-demand
Oh, the dreaded “double chin.” How does it seemingly appear out of nowhere? Why won’t it go away? Can it go away with diet and exercise? If you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions, then listen up! There are several factors that can contribute to a man or woman’s double chin; age, genetics and
Some patients are not ready for a facelift or neck lift. Whether you’re interested in less invasive procedures, want to touch up a previous surgery, or haven’t reached the point of aging in which a lower facelift or full neck lift is necessary, Southern Plastic Surgery’s Dr. David Whiteman now offers iGuide®. The latest in
Duluth plastic surgeon Dr. David Whiteman uses the iGuide® technique to tighten lax skin and muscles of the chin and neck. Unlike traditional facelift procedures that require longer incisions, iGuide® neck lift uses a continuous thread support system inserted through a series of small, strategic perforations along the patient’s neck and jaw line. Offering a