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Can a neck lift with liposuction damage the thyroid?

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Can a neck lift with liposuction damage the thyroid?

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Although the thyroid is near the “surgical field” for a neck lift, it is not in it and should not be damaged as a result of lipoplasty (liposuction) of the neck. Rarely, a patient may have a roll of fat directly over the thyroid, but even this situation should not pose a substantial risk of injury.

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