Facial Liposuction

The first thing most people, hopefully, notice about a person is their face and that is why facial liposuction is a consideration for many people. There are many reasons why liposuction is the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure today and those same reasons are why so many people are benefiting from liposuction of various facial regions.

Facial liposuction is simply laser liposuction surgery done to areas of the chin, cheeks, jowl, neck and such. It offers patients an opportunity to remove unwanted pockets of fat in specific areas of the face and achieve tightened, younger looking skin.

The procedure can be broken down into three basic steps. First, local anesthesia is administered to numb the area to be treated. Then a laser is used to melt the fat cells underneath the skin and the heat also encourages tightening of the skin. A small tube called a cannula is inserted to suck up the melted fat. Because of the scaling of the procedure and the change in technique thanks to laser technology, facial liposuction with laser offers patients a low pain, quick recovery plastic surgery solution.

Liposuction of the face is available for most of the general public. People who want to enhance their facial appearance by removing a double chin, correcting sagging jowls, or eliminate neck rolls are typical clients of facial liposuction. It also offers the chance to have a slimmer face that sometimes just can’t be achieved by exercise and dieting alone. As long as the person is within 30 percent of their ideal body weight and not currently suffer a major health impediment they will be eligible for the procedure. There is no age limit but a younger person with more elastic skin will usually produce better results. Otherwise a facelift is an option to tighten the skin after the fat cells have been removed from under the skin. The most accurate way to determine if you are eligible for the procedure is to consult directly with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Liposuction surgery can be a pricey procedure for most budgets. The great news is that the cost of liposuction is determined largely by the size of the area to be treated. Since facial liposuction treats small areas on and around the face, it is a more affordable procedure than something like getting major work done around the abdomen. Typical cost of liposuction around the chin or neck areas range from $2,000 to $4,500 for a single procedure.

There are some risks involved with this procedure just as there are with any surgery. Most complications are mild and temporary or reversible such as swelling in the treated area after the surgery. Some patients report certain sensations such as tingling, burning, or cold feelings on and around the areas that have been treated. These feelings usually stop after a few weeks. There may also be some numbness which could also take a couple weeks to go away. Some serious cases the numbness might become permanent along with other problems such as skin puckering and scarring. The risk of these side effects is greatly reduced by having the surgery done by a board certified plastic surgeon.

A good surgeon will make the entire process much more enjoyable and increases the chance that you will be happy with the end result. Any surgery is a serious matter and plastic surgery is no exception. Every step of the toward, during and after the surgery should be handled as such and there is no bigger mistake than shopping for a surgeon based solely on price. In fact, a cheap surgeon with inadequate qualifications could end up costing more if the outcome is undesirable and a new surgeon has to be paid to fix the previous mistakes. And that isn't taking into account the risk of major complications that could threaten your appearances and, more importantly, your overall health. During consultation, the surgeon should be more concerned with the potential patient’s well being than with making the sale. Well qualified surgeons make sure to follow proper procedures and not taking any shortcuts. If you do your homework and not take any shortcuts in selecting a surgeon then there should be very little risk of complications.

Many patients are pleased with the results of their facial liposuction procedure and are especially pleased with the quick recovery period. Since the incisions are very small, it requires little for the area to heal. Typical recommendation for facial liposuction patients is one day of rest and a few days of bandaging the treated area to keep it covered up. Most patients are able to return to normal activities after two days as long as the treated area is not put under too much physical stress. The quick recovery and relatively low pain process makes liposuction on small scales such as for the face a very attractive option for people looking to make small enhancements to their physical appearances.

Here's a short video by Lifetime with Dr. Antell about liposuction