Facial Liposuction

Removes areas of excess fat from the face and neck.

Procedure
Facial liposuction has become a common cosmetic procedure, either on its own or in conjunction with facelift or other facial procedures. It consists of the removal of unwanted fatty tissue with a cannula and vacuum device promoting and improving facial shape like jaw line or even using laser lipolysis approach.

Length
Half an hour to one hour approximately.

Anaesthesia
Depending on the patient, intravenous sedation, local or general anaesthesia can be used.

Inpatient/Outpatient
Outpatient procedure.

Possible Side Effects
Swelling, soreness, and a temporary burning sensation are usually experienced in worked areas. Perfectly controllable with outpatient treatment.

Risks
Infection, asymmetry of the face, pigmentation changes (hyper or hypo) and decreased sensibility of the areas.

Recovery
Full recovery time is between twenty to twenty-eight days, during which the patient will be asked to wear a compression garment.

Results
The procedure achieves good results in patients with excess fat along the jowl and in the neck, good skin elasticity, and minimal platysmal banding.