Facial liposuction is a cosmetic procedure for removing fat from areas of your face. This can help you look younger and sharpen your facial contours to give you a more refined look. In this procedure, a cosmetic surgeon makes small incisions in areas where they will insert a cannula to suction out fat with precision.
You might be one of many facial liposuction candidates in Albuquerque if you have localized facial fat that does not go away with diet and exercise, have a stable weight, have relatively good skin elasticity, and have no major medical conditions that would preclude surgery.
Facial liposuction is most effective in areas of the face where fat tends to collect and where fat removal can have the most flattering effects in reducing signs of aging and improving contouring. Some of the most popular areas of the face for liposuction include:
If you have fat in these areas of your face, you could be a candidate for facial liposuction in our Albuquerque office.
Liposuction is ideal for removing fat from areas that are not addressed by diet and exercise. As you age, you tend to store fat in particular areas—for example, around your waist and thighs and in certain areas of your face. Besides the normal increase in fat storage related to aging, you may seek liposuction when you have lost a significant amount of weight but are left with residual fat deposits in certain areas.
As a general rule, you are a good candidate for facial liposuction at our Albuquerque office if you are at your ideal weight and your weight is stable with few dramatic fluctuations. This is simply to ensure that the benefits of liposuction are long-term and that you do not need to repeat the procedure following another round of weight gain.
Skin elasticity is important for effective liposuction because it enables your skin to retract smoothly after fat removal. Liposuction on skin that lacks elasticity can result in a drooping or sagging appearance that would undermine the aesthetic benefits of liposuction on your overall appearance. As skin elasticity reduces with age, you are an ideal candidate for facial liposuction in Albuquerque if you are under the age of 40. If you are over 40, you may want to consider additional procedures to address sagging skin that may worsen following a liposuction procedure.
Every case is different, but generally speaking, liposuction for patients in their 20s and 30s is hugely successful. Once a patient reaches their 4th decade of life, skin and muscle need to be addressed in addition to fat, so a facelift is often needed for the best outcomes.
Since facial liposuction at our Albuquerque office is an invasive cosmetic surgical procedure, the ideal patient is someone who has no medical conditions that might hinder the healing process. Dr. Tuggle will review your medical history for conditions such as:
Additionally, if you are a smoker, we strongly advise that you refrain from smoking in the week prior to and the week following the procedure.
Facial liposuction is a popular surgical technique that removes localized fat from certain areas of your face to give you a younger, more contoured look. If you want to get rid of a double chin, chipmunk cheeks, or jowls, liposuction may be an effective cosmetic option for you.
In general, you are a candidate for facial liposuction in Albuquerque if you have localized fat in certain areas of your face, a stable weight, good skin elasticity, and no contraindicated conditions. Schedule a consultation today to find out if facial liposuction is right for you.
