Many patients these days are interested in having liposuction on the face. While at one time, surgeons only performed lipo on large areas like the stomach and thighs, this is no longer the case. Thanks to cutting-edge techniques and equipment, it’s now possible to treat smaller areas safely and effectively. It isn’t surprising, then, that the face is one area that patients express an interest in liposuction to treat the condition. But is it safe to treat the face with liposuction?
Why Do Patients Want Facial Lipo?
These days, many patients are seeking liposuction on their faces. While women have been closely associated with liposuction, men also want to look young and slim for as long as possible. They worry that excess facial fat is making them appear older, less attractive, and fatter overall.
Facial fat is a common problem for both males and females of all ages. The natural aging process often results in excess facial fat. However, fat can also build up on the face due to your genetic disposition. The excess fat in this area is hard to shift since there are no real exercises to treat this area. So, it isn’t too surprising that many people are looking for a surgical solution.
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What Are the Risks Associated with Facial Lipo?
Facial liposuction presents a number of potential risks. Some of the most common include the possibility of premature aging and damage to the nerves. Scarring is another possibility, as well as potential infections. Unwanted and unattractive lumps and bumps may also appear due to uneven removal of the fat. With these possible risks in mind, it isn’t surprising that some types of facial lipo are considered dangerous.
Are There Any Areas of The Face That Can Be Treated with Liposuction?
There are several areas of the face that surgeons should not attempt to treat with liposuction. Although some patients request lipo of the cheeks, this isn’t a good idea due to the risks involved. There are some areas of the face that surgeons can treat with lipo, though. Surgeons commonly treat the chin and neck area with liposuction. Surgeons can produce excellent results when treating these areas. Chin and neck lipo are very effective, and patients should feel safe with an experienced surgeon.
What Is Submental Lipo?
Submental lipo or double chin liposuction is becoming a very popular procedure. It involves the removal of excess fat from below the chin and around the neck. The procedure is relatively non-invasive and is complete in under an hour. The patient experiences minimal downtime but enjoys impressive outcomes.
The surgeon injects the patient’s chin with a local anesthetic. They will be awake throughout the surgery but will experience no pain. The surgeon usually makes a miniscule incision below the chin. They then use a micro-cannula to break up the fat. Finally, they suction out the fat cells and sculpt the chin and neck area to produce a slimmer appearance.
The great benefit of this treatment is that the patient can enjoy younger and slimmer facial contours. With a tighter, slimmer jaw, patients appear to have lost weight overall. A talented surgeon can even produce an effect similar to a facelift.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Facial Lipo?
Although chin and neck liposuction is a relatively minor procedure, it’s still essential to be a suitable candidate. All kinds of liposuction are surgery, so you must be in good overall health to undergo this procedure. You must also be close to or at the right weight for your height. You should be a non-smoker and non-vaper or be willing to quit for a while before and after surgery. You must also be willing to commit to a long-term healthy lifestyle and have realistic expectations of the surgical outcome. To be a good candidate for chin lipo, you should have stubborn pockets of fat under your chin. You should also have sufficient skin elasticity to ensure no skin redundancy after surgery. Most importantly, you must also be willing to follow your surgeon’s instructions and advice before and after the procedure.
Where Can I Get Safe Facial Lipo?
If you want to have facial liposuction on your chin and neck, you must find a skilled surgeon. Your final outcome will only be as good as the surgeon you choose. Therefore, finding one with plenty of experience is key. Dr. Su at ArtLipo is your top choice in Tampa, Florida. As an expert in liposuction, he is the pioneer of cutting-edge lipo techniques. His chin and neck lipo produce especially impressive results for patients. As you can see from our before and after image gallery, his patients look slimmer and younger after surgery. In fact, in many cases, he refers to this surgery as “facelift lipo”!
To find out more about getting safe liposuction on the face, contact the ArtLipo team now and arrange your consultation.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
