Face and Neck Liposuction

What is liposuction

Liposuction is removal of unwanted fat from the body. This can be done as a stand alone procedure in the face and neck or commonly done with face and neck lifting surgery as an adjunctive procedure. It will help too slim the face , improve jowling and contour the neck and the area under the chin ( submental area )

Liposuction is an extremely safe procedure and done through small ‘keyhole’ incisions. There are sometimes no suture placed or a single dissolvable suture where required. The entry ports for the cannulas which are used to remove the fat are cosmetically hidden so not seen.

Who is the Right Candidate for Liposuction?

Liposuction carried out alone is usually more effective in patients who had a reasonably good skin tone and not a lot of skin excess although liposuction can help to tighten loose skin.

Preparation

Liposuction alone is generally done under intravenous sedation or local anaesthesia alone but if combined with other facial procedures such as facelifting or blepharoplasty it will be done under general anaesthesia.

What to expect immediately after liposuction?

If liposuction is done alone you can go home the same day. Mild painkillers are needed for 3-5 days. Mr Kassam will advise on a compression bandage to be worn for 2 weeks. Results are visible after a few days but will normally continue to improve over the coming months.

Is Fat removal permanent ?

Yes, the fat cells removed do not regenerate.

Fat Grafting to the face

Fat removed from the body can be injected into the face to help with facial rejuvenation and its stem cells also help the skin to rejuvenate and achieve a brighter complexion.