How Liposuction Can Improve Face Contours

Liposuction in Orange County is a cosmetic procedure that suctions fat from specific areas of the body to improve contours. What many people don’t know is that liposuction can improve the contours of the face as well as the body. This is called facial contouring.

Facial Contouring Liposuction Orange County, CA 

Facial sculpting, also known as facial contouring, is a cosmetic procedure that improves the contours of the face. It can improve the proportion of the face and all of its facial features as well as make the face appear smaller for a more balanced look and outline. 

Who Is An Ideal Candidate?

Facial contouring through liposuction can be done on healthy adults who want to improve the outline of certain areas of the face. The most common goal of the procedure among females is to make the face look softer and more feminine. Male patients, on the other hand, want to achieve a more chiseled appearance for masculinity. For these reasons, facial contouring is also a common part of gender reassignment procedures.

It’s also advantageous for those suffering from sagging skin due to aging that may cause a person to lose their natural contours. Individuals with the following facial features can benefit from facial contouring:

Square jawReceding chinProtruding cheeks, mouth, and chinAsymmetrical mouth

The Procedure

A facial liposuction procedure is performed while you are under general anesthesia. Before the procedure, you will undergo CT scans to obtain images of the bones and soft tissues within the face. This helps to guide the surgeon while they perform the procedure. 

Facial contouring requires several changes to achieve the correct proportions, so the procedure typically takes time. In most cases, the work will revolve around the nose, cheekbones, forehead, cheeks, and lips.

There is no standard technique or procedure involved in facial liposuction; each procedure is customized to fit every patient’s individual needs and may involve a combination of techniques and procedures, including:

Facial implantsTissue transfersFat removalBone trimmingReduction malarplastyChin advancement surgeryBrow liftEar pinningRhinoplastyAnd more. 

Most of the incisions involved in this procedure are made inside the mouth or between the gum and cheeks. This allows the surgeon to access the face without a scar on the face.

Surgery can take anywhere from 2 to 5 hours, depending on how much work has to be done. After that, hospitalization can be from one to a few days. This is typically required to monitor the patient closely. Patients may have to return after two weeks for the removal of their stitches, depending on the type of sutures utilized.

Most patients fully recover from facial liposuction and facial contouring within three months.

Are There Risks and Complications?

Liposuction is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States. The majority of facial contouring surgeries involve small incisions, which means that there is a risk of scarring, bleeding, and infection if the patient does not follow the instructions provided by their board-certified plastic surgeon for aftercare.

It’s also normal for patients to experience mild discomfort due to swelling, bruising, and numbness. However, this will subside after some time as you continue to heal.

Benefits of Liposuction for Facial Contouring

Using liposuction to contour the face is often the ideal procedure for many patients. Here are the benefits of liposuction for face contouring.

Minimally Invasive

Liposuction on the face only requires a few small incisions, making it minimally invasive compared to other facial contouring procedures.

Permanent Results

In most cases, results will be permanent. However, patients must follow their surgeon’s aftercare instructions for the best results.

Accurate

Liposuction allows your plastic surgeon to pinpoint certain areas of access fat within the face, which allows for better accuracy and proportions.

Can Be Paired With Other Procedures

Liposuction for the face can be paired with other procedures like rhinoplasty and other facial augmentation procedures.

Liposuction for Neck and Jawline Contouring

Your face and abdomen are not the only parts of your body that can benefit from liposuction. You can contour your neck and jawline with this procedure as well. A neck contouring procedure can be done in conjunction with other facial sculpting procedures or alone to enhance the neck and chin, areas that often show the first signs of aging.

Schedule Your Consultation 

If you’re looking to improve the contours of your face, the first step is to schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons. While we can tell you all of the general requirements for being a good candidate, only a surgeon can view your medical records and your problem areas in person to determine whether or not this type of procedure is right for you.

During your consultation, you can discuss your concerns with your surgeon, and they will be able to provide you with recommendations. It’s important that you walk into plastic surgery with reasonable expectations, so they will go over that information with you as well.

To schedule your free consultation, contact us today!

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