| Bariatric Surgery.info Facial Liposuction: Lipoplasty on Face and Neck |
Lipoplasty to reduce fat tissue on face/neck
by suction lipectomy |
Lipoplasty Face and Neck Facial LiposuctionGood candidates for this type of cosmetic surgery are patients whose face and neck area contains pockets of localized fatty tissue, (eg. under the chin, in jowls or cheeks). This adipose tissue may have accumulated due to excessive calorie-intake or genetic predisposition. Patients with little subcutaneous fat, or slack facial muscles, or folds of loose skin are not good candidates for facial liposuction. Instead, excisional surgery such as neck lift (platysmaplasty), face lift, eyebrow lift (blepharoplasty), or brow lift, is a better cosmetic surgery option. Face Lift and LipoplastyLiposuction may also be performed in conjunction with a face lift, to remove small pockets of fat in the nose, around the eyelid, in the cheeks or under the chin. Chemical Peel, Laser Resurfacing and LipoplastyPatients with pockets of subcutaneous facial or neck fat and unusually wrinkled skin may also obtain good cosmetic results from liposculpture combined with either a laser resurfacing or a chemical peel. Best Type of Facial LiposuctionFace and neck liposculpture is probably best accomplished using tumescent liposuction. This method has several advantages, notably the benefit of microcannulas, smaller suction instruments that offer more precise control and smaller incisions. Other benefits include: (1) Smaller scars, due to the use of smaller incisions (adits); (2) Less risk of infection; (3) Faster recovery time. (4) Less risk of post-operative complications. Lipoplasty and WrinklesLiposuction cannot remove facial wrinkles. Wrinkle removal, along with acne scars and other facial blemishes, is best treated with other cosmetic facial resurfacing techniques, such as chemical peel, CO2 laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, or a combination of these techniques. Chemical PeelChemical peel treatment involves the application of a chemical solution to the face in order to remove unsightly pigmentation and wrinkles. Different depths or levels of facial skin can be penetrated by these chemical peels, depending on the type and strength of chemicals used. CO2 Laser Treatment MethodThe CO2 laser method is used to resurface facial skin, remove wrinkles, and tighten baggy skin around the eyes. The laser can be controlled with great precision as it enhances the facial skin and the cosmetic benefits of CO2 laser treatment can be significant. DermabrasionThe cosmetic surgery procedure known as dermabrasion utilizes a diamond-coated disc to rub off layers of facial skin. Performed under local anesthesia, dermabrasion is very good for certain types of deep wrinkles, although it requires extremely skilful use. ------------------------------------------------ Gastric Bypass Bariatric Information |