Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess deposits of fat to slim and reshape specific areas of the body. It can be performed in the face and neck to improve the contour of the cheeks and area beneath the chin, helping to improve your appearance removing your double chin, jowls or even your turkey neck for a more defined look.
Liposuction of the face and neck offers several benefits to the patient, including
You are an ideal candidate for liposuction of the face and neck if
Because liposuction removes excess fat and doesn’t improve sagging skin, the ideal patient is usually younger between the ages of 20 and 50, as younger patients typically have good skin elasticity, which is necessary for the skin to contract smoothly and evenly after liposuction.
For patients who are bothered by sagging, loose skin on the face or neck, they may want to consider a facelift or neck lift procedure in combination with liposuction for the best aesthetic outcome.
Liposuction can be performed in the operating room at one of our accredited hospitals or surgery center or, alternatively, at our North Texas office location, which is equipped with state-of-the-art technology designed to mitigate the risk of complications and maximize the likelihood of successful treatment outcomes. During the procedure, small incisions are hidden beneath the chin and behind the earlobes and the fat removed by use of a thin cannula passed below the skin. The cannula is connected to rubber tubing, which attaches to a machine that generates high vacuum pressure to suction out the fat.
Liposuction may be performed on an outpatient basis with general anesthesia or under sedation and is generally very well tolerated.
If liposuction for the face and neck is done alone, it can take up to 30 minutes. If combined with other facial plastic surgery procedures, such as a facelift or neck lift, all together it may take 3 to 4 hours for the combined procedures.
After treatment, elastic bandages may be placed to cover the treated area. For neck liposuction, patients typically wear a special supportive chin strap for about 5 or 6 days. These are both used to help control swelling and compress the skin to your new contour.
Dr. Pero will give you specific instructions after your treatment, which may cover
A small amount of swelling and bruising is typically seen after surgery, which should resolve during the first 10 to 14 days.
Following surgery, a significant improvement is seen and this continues to improve for several weeks or months as the soft tissues continue to contract with the healing process.
Patients can return to work within 1 week after surgery and can be ready to return to full activity after about 2-3 weeks.
Liposuction is a safe procedure, especially when performed by a qualified facial plastic surgeon.
Dr. Pero is a double board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, who has performed hundreds of cosmetic procedures.
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If you are interested in Liposuction of Face and Neck, please call North Texas Facial Plastic Surgery at (214) 382-5100 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Pero
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