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Liposuction removes unwanted fat for a smoother, more streamlined appearance. For years, liposuction has been a popular way to get rid of fatty deposits on the abdomen, thighs, hips and buttocks. Today an increasing number of people are seeking facial liposuction to improve the contours of their face.

When a person gets isolated fatty deposits in the jaw line, neck and cheeks, they often do not respond to exercise or diet. This fatty deposits may even be an inherited trait. Having liposuction is an effective way to remove this excess fat from various areas of the face for a more refined, permanent facial shape. For example, the dreaded “double chin” can be eliminated by getting liposuction, especially in young patients. Liposuction may also be used as part of a facelift to reshape the jaw and neck.

Liposuction may also be used to shape jowls and other facial contours. This type of facial liposuction is often referred to as “microliposuction” or “microsuction” because very fine cannulas are used to remove fat in extremely small volumes. When such tiny cannulas are used, the plastic surgeon can make very small incisions that will quickly heal and be just about invisible after the healing process is complete.

A low power ultrasound is employed to liquefy the fat so it is easy to remove. The ultrasound also stimulates the dermis layer of the skin to produce new collagen fibers, which creates shrinkage. Often patients can return to work and their daily activities within two or three days after having a facial liposuction procedure.

Facial liposuction, much like liposuction on other parts of the body, can be combined with other plastic surgical procedures to achieve the desired results in situations where skin has lost elasticity because of the natural aging process and excess skin remains. Prior to having microliposuction, patients will discuss the procedure and their goals with the plastic surgeon. Patients have the opportunity to ask questions and see photographs of other patients.

For sagging skin and dragging lines that won’t go away with diet or exercise, facial liposuction offers a smoother, more youthful appearance with minimal down time. Facial liposuction can get rid of fatty deposits, minimize jowls and eliminate a double chin so patients feel more confident about their facial contours.