Quantum Radiofrequency Neck Lift in Paris
In short: The Quantum radiofrequency neck lift combines targeted liposuction of the fat under the chin and jowls with subdermal radiofrequency (Quantum, InMode) that tightens the neck skin. Three 2-mm entry points, local anesthesia, about 30 minutes, outpatient; 7 days of social downtime, including 5 days of compression dressing. The result is expected to last 6 to 8 years; €4,000.
A NECK LIFT WITHOUT A FACELIFT
The neck is one of the first areas to show aging: its skin is thin and poorly supported, and laxity often comes with excess fat under the chin, the classic double chin. The angle between the chin and the neck fades, and the jawline loses its definition.
When laxity is still moderate and there is no real excess skin to remove, Dr David Ganon offers a minimally invasive neck lift that always combines two steps in the same procedure: targeted liposuction of the fat under the chin and along the jowls, then subdermal radiofrequency to tighten the neck skin. Radiofrequency is never performed on its own: liposuction redefines the neck, radiofrequency tightens its skin.
There is no incision around the ear, no skin undermining and no skin removal: this is what separates it from a facelift. The tightening is obtained by heat, not by traction. It is a distinct procedure from his G-Lift facelift and neck lift and does not carry the G-Lift name.
HOW QUANTUM RADIOFREQUENCY WORKS
Dr Ganon uses the Quantum technology from InMode. A fine cannula, slid under the skin through the entry points, delivers a bipolar radiofrequency current that heats the treated tissue evenly.
The temperatures of the skin and of the deeper layer are measured continuously, and the device automatically stops delivering energy as soon as the set threshold is reached. This constant thermal control is what makes it possible to reach the contraction threshold of the tissues while preserving the skin.
Two effects follow. Immediately, the fibrous septa and the deep layer of the dermis contract, and the skin tightens over the new contours. Then the heat triggers collagen production, which continues for several months and keeps improving the firmness and texture of the skin.
WHO IT IS FOR, AND WHEN A G-LIFT IS NEEDED
The procedure is intended for excess fat under the chin, with or without moderate laxity of the neck, in people whose skin keeps enough elasticity. It is most often proposed between the ages of 35 and 55, but the quality of the tissues, not age, decides.
It has limits that are worth knowing before choosing it. It does not remove skin: with clear excess skin, marked platysmal bands (vertical neck cords) or significant laxity, it cannot replace a lift, and the result would be disappointing; the G-Lift is then indicated. Nor does it treat expression lines, which call for botulinum toxin or hyaluronic acid, or the eyelids, which call for blepharoplasty.
In consultation, Dr Ganon assesses the quality and elasticity of the skin, the degree of laxity, the distribution of fat and the tone of the platysma, as well as two anatomical factors that largely determine what can be achieved at the angle between the chin and the neck: the position of the hyoid bone and the projection of the chin. He may advise against the procedure if it cannot deliver what you expect in your case.
THE PROCEDURE, STEP BY STEP
The procedure takes place in the operating room of the clinic, usually under local anesthesia with tumescent infiltration; light sedation may be added for comfort, and general anesthesia remains possible when another procedure is combined. It lasts about 30 minutes on average, and you go home the same day.
• The areas to treat are marked while you stand, because laxity cannot be assessed properly lying down.
• A tumescent solution is infiltrated under the skin of the neck: it numbs the area, reduces bleeding and eases the passage of the cannulas.
• Three 2-mm entry points are made, one under each earlobe and one under the chin.
• Targeted liposuction with a fine cannula removes the fat under the chin and, if needed, along the jowls.
• The Quantum cannula is passed under the skin in a regular grid, the neck first and then the jawline; skin retraction is visible at the end of the procedure.
• A compression dressing is applied for 5 days: the quality of the skin retraction partly depends on it.
Before the procedure, avoid aspirin, anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant medication for five days. Smoking, e-cigarettes included, must stop at least one month before and until one month after, because the skin retraction depends on the small blood vessels of the dermis, which tobacco damages.
RECOVERY AND RESULTS
In the first days, expect swelling of the neck and chin, sometimes greater on day 2 than on day 1, bruising under the chin and on the neck, a feeling of tightness or numbness, and temporary irregularities that soften with massage. Pain is moderate and relieved by simple pain medication. The bruising fades in about ten days and the main swelling in two to three weeks.
Social downtime is 7 days, including the 5 days of compression dressing, and sports can resume after three weeks. The three entry points require no visible stitches and normally leave no perceptible mark.
Part of the result is visible as soon as you leave the operating room. It is truly assessed at three months, once the swelling has resolved, and keeps improving until about the sixth month as collagen production continues. The aim is a sharper neck, a redefined angle between the chin and the neck and a clearer jawline, without the face looking changed or operated on.
The result is expected to last 6 to 8 years, provided your weight remains stable and your sun exposure reasonable. Aging then continues: the procedure can be repeated, or followed by a lift if laxity increases. Later on, the result can be maintained with Radiesse injections, which counter the loosening of the skin of the neck and face.
RISKS, FEES AND INSURANCE
Although minimally invasive, this is a surgical procedure, and its possible complications must be known:
• A hematoma, which is rare and may need to be drained.
• A skin burn: the theoretical risk specific to radiofrequency, greatly reduced but not eliminated by the continuous control of the energy delivered.
• Very rarely, weakness of one side of the lower lip, from temporary impairment of a branch of the facial nerve, always reversible within a few weeks.
• An infection, which is exceptional and treated with antibiotics; changes in skin sensation, usually regressing within 3 to 12 months; insufficient retraction or irregularities, which may call for massage or a later touch-up; exceptionally, a small mark or pigment change at an entry point.
The Quantum neck lift costs €4,000, liposuction included. The fee is all-inclusive: the surgeon's fees, the clinic fees and the anesthesiologist's fees when one is needed. It is not covered by French health insurance. A detailed quote is given in consultation, followed by the legal cooling-off period of at least 15 days; the first consultation costs €100 and follow-up visits are not charged. If you are coming from abroad, see planning your stay in Paris.
FURTHER READING
In English: facelift and neck lift: the G-Lift, facial fat grafting, which can be combined with this procedure, blepharoplasty in Paris and English-speaking plastic surgeon in Paris.
French version: Lifting cervical par radiofréquence. Also in French: G-Lift ou lifting cervical par radiofréquence, comment choisir and double menton, quelles solutions. To book a consultation, use the appointment page.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE QUANTUM NECK LIFT
How much does a Quantum neck lift cost in Paris?
At Dr David Ganon's practice in Paris 8th, it costs €4,000, liposuction included. This all-inclusive fee covers the surgeon, the clinic and, when one is needed, the anesthesiologist; the exact amount appears on the detailed quote.
Is the Quantum neck lift a non-surgical treatment?
No. It is minimally invasive, under local anesthesia and through three 2-mm entry points, but it remains a surgical procedure performed in the operating room, combining liposuction and subdermal radiofrequency.
Can radiofrequency be done without liposuction?
Not in Dr Ganon's practice: subdermal radiofrequency is always combined with targeted liposuction of the fat under the chin. Liposuction redefines the neck; radiofrequency tightens the skin.
How long does the result last?
It is expected to last 6 to 8 years, provided your weight remains stable and your sun exposure reasonable. The procedure can then be repeated, or followed by a lift if laxity has increased.
Will I have scars after a Quantum neck lift?
The procedure uses three 2-mm entry points, one under each earlobe and one under the chin. They require no visible stitches and normally leave no perceptible mark; a small mark or pigment change at an entry point is exceptional.
How much downtime should I plan?
Seven days of social downtime, including 5 days of compression dressing. The bruising fades in about ten days and the main swelling in two to three weeks; sports can resume after three weeks.
Can radiofrequency burn the skin?
A burn is the theoretical risk specific to the technique, and it should not be hidden. Temperature is measured continuously and the device cuts the energy automatically once the threshold is reached, which greatly reduces this risk without eliminating it.
Do I need a Quantum neck lift or a facelift?
It depends on the excess skin, assessed at the examination. Moderate laxity with fat under the chin points to the Quantum neck lift; established jowls and a blurred jawline point to the G-Lift, a lower face and neck lift. Age is not the criterion.