Facial liposuction is a popular way to remove fat that builds up at the bottom of the chin and neck. Due to genetics, some people have excess fat around their chin and neck that no amount of diet or exercise can remove. One of the most common uses for face liposuction is to remove a "double chin." This treatment usually takes about one hour.
Liposuction is frequently used to improve the definition and shape of the treated region after other procedures, such as a facelift, neck lift, or cheek implants. FaceTite is another procedure often performed that complements the effects of liposuction. It can help shrink and firm the skin and improve the effects of liposuction in both younger and older individuals.
Facial Liposuction Procedure
With minimal sedation and a local anesthetic, facial liposuction can be completed in under an hour. However, if you're having other facial treatments done at the same time, general anesthesia may be necessary. Following a thorough consultation, you and your surgeon will make this decision together.
Liposuction of the face is carried out in the same way as liposuction is performed on other body parts. The amount of fat that is eliminated is the key difference. On average, only a few ounces of fat are eliminated from your face. Liposuction of the thighs, on the other hand, may remove several pounds of fat.
Your exact surgical procedure will depend on which areas are being addressed with liposuction. Your surgeon will create a small incision beneath your chin, or between your gums and the bottom of your inner lower lip, to treat the jowls or chin region. A small tube called a cannula will then be inserted and moved back and forth to break up the fat tissues. After that, the fat is suctioned out.
Other liposuction technologies may be used to emulsify the fat before it is removed. Ultrasound-assisted liposuction, power-assisted liposuction, laser-assisted liposuction, and water-assisted liposuction are some of the options. These methods allow a less invasive operation that causes less trauma to the treatment area. Your surgeon will close your wounds when the right amount of fat has been removed. The results of facial liposuction are instantaneous.
Facial Liposuction Side Effects
You may suffer some soreness and swelling right after the treatment, but this will go away on its own after a few days. In most cases, over-the-counter pain relievers will take care of any discomfort you may have in the first few days. There is a risk of changes to your skin, such as bumpy, wavy, or withered skin, due to poor skin elasticity and unusual healing.
Facial Liposuction Recovery
Recovery is less complicated if facial liposuction is performed alone. If you have additional treatments at the same time, you may have a longer recovery period. Expect some discomfort and pain, which can be managed with over-the-counter or prescription medicines. Swelling and bruising are other common side effects. You will wear a compression garment to help minimize swelling for one or two weeks.
If you can cover the treated region with a scarf or turtleneck garment, you should be able to return to work in five days or less. Your diet may be restricted if the incisions are in your mouth. To improve your healing period, strictly follow your surgeon's postoperative advice.
Facial Liposuction Results
After a day, you'll be able to begin to see the benefits of your facial liposuction treatment. Your jawline and neck are more sculpted and contoured. By the third day, your bandages will be completely removed. Because the incisions are so small and hidden beneath the chin, scarring is minimal. They will gradually fade away. You'll be ready to show off your new look in about a week if you heal quickly. Even after a month and a half, your new appearance continues to improve as the skin contracts.
Final Thoughts
With only about a week of downtime, this popular procedure helps to achieve a pleasant, refined, and youthful look. Depending on the patient’s specific needs, liposuction may be performed with local anesthesia and sedation or may require general anesthesia for some patients. In terms of effectiveness, it lasts approximately seven to ten years.
This is why facial liposuction is one of the most gratifying cosmetic procedures for patients.
