Facial liposuction, like many cosmetic procedures, can help you regain your confidence and self esteem. It has become a popular request because however hard some people try with dieting the face seems to be immune to loss of weight. It is also the first thing people see on you and so we are even more aware of how it looks.
Facial Liposuction what is it?
The name liposuction is the removal of unwanted fat, invented to remove fat from stomach and buttocks. Facial liposuction is no different due to medical science evolving it has become possible to remove fat from the facial area.
Facial liposuction can be a stand alone procedure in younger people as the skin elasticity is greater than in older people. The older you are the more likely you are to need extra operations like a face lift to achieve the look you want.
Facial liposuction : who is it for?
On average most people qualify for Facial liposuction. However some requirements do need to be met. Good health and skin is needed for a decent recovery and you must have realistic expectations of what will be achieved after Facial liposuction. It is mainly down to the doctor (and yourself to some degree) to decide if you are suitable for the procedure.
Once the procedure has been completed, the fatty cells will not return to the area. This is because after puberty the body stops producing the fatty cells so weight gain is down to expansion of existing fat cells. Most cases of Facial liposuction require only one session.
Facial liposuction : Recovery
As this surgery is not too invasive only a couple of stitches are needed for the small incisions. It is necessary to wear an elastic dressing after the operation for a couple of weeks, initially for a couple of days then just at bed time. Pain killers will be prescribed along with a cold pack to help ease swelling. Most patients are able to return to normal activities within two to four days after facial liposuction