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Who Performs Facial Liposuction?
Facial liposuction of any kind should be performed by a board certified
physician, preferably one certified by the American Board of Plastic
Surgery. A doctor who says he has had “training” in a
given procedure is not necessarily board certified.
Before consenting to any liposuction surgery the credentials of the physician should
be carefully verified. As with any liposuction procedure there is
always a danger of nerve damage manifested in temporary or permanent
paralysis as well as a chance of infection or excessive bleeding.
Your doctor should be fully conversant in all the techniques of the
liposuction procedure and capable of assessing and treating any complications
that may result.
Am I a Good Candidate for Facial Liposuction?
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In general any individual who is in good health should be a viable
candidate for liposuction surgery. The best candidates are those with
easily identifiable, localized fat deposits that are disproportionate
to the rest of the face. Realistic expectations of the outcome of
the procedure are also stressed. The effect of the procedure is a
permanent change in the contour of the face because after puberty
very few new fat cells are produced in the human body. Weight loss
simply expands those cells that are present. In the absence of any
other medical condition and with a clear understanding of the benefits
to be gained, most individuals will not suffer complications from
this procedure and are good candidates.
What are the Dangers and Drawbacks?
The greatest fears expressed by potential liposuction surgery patients
are concerns about scarring, bleeding, or nerve damage. This is why
the choice of a board certified physician is a critical component
in the decision to seek this kind of cosmetic procedure. Every effort
is made to hide the small incisions required for the insertion of
the cannula and instances of excessive bleeding are rare. Nerve damage
can occur manifesting itself in partial paralysis of the treated area.
Normally this nerve damage is temporary and disappears quickly. With
proper post-operative care, infections are rare.
As the one part of the body that cannot be exercised, the benefit
to the face liposuction can achieve is considerable. With a minimally
invasive procedure the loose folds of a double chin or of sagging
jowls can be effectively lessened and in many cases practically
erased. Because of this effect facial liposuction is often referred
to as the “virtual” face lift.
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