Facial Liposuction Houston
According to Dr. Anthony Nikko, premiere Cosmetic Surgeon and Board Certified Dermatologist, the face is the one area that gets the most exposure to the damaging effects of the sun, pollution and other environmental agents. It is also the area where we constantly use the muscles to smile, laugh, frown and show the many facial expressions we make on a daily basis as we eat and talk. Over time all these facial movements can cause lines and wrinkles to appear and fat deposits may also appear above and below the eyes as we age along with puffiness and sagging skin under the chin and neck. Liposuction of the Face or Facial Liposuction can restore and rejuvenate the face to give you a smoother, more youthful appearance.
What is facial liposuction?
Although liposuction was originally designed for body contouring, it is a great cosmetic enhancement technique for the face too. Now with smaller tubes or cannulas, fat deposits can be removed with greater accuracy and efficiency. A small cannula is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location on the face or neck. Using a suction syringe or pump attached to the cannula, the fat cells are removed. The result is a re-sculpting of bulging areas into a more attractive and more youthful facial contour. In younger patients, facial liposuction may be done alone. In older patients, facial liposuction may produce optimal results when combined with a facelift, browlift, eyelid surgery or nose surgery. Patients may also benefit from the addition of chin or cheek implants for better definition.
Is the fat removed during facial liposuction surgery permanent?
After puberty, we do not create many new fat cells. However, when you gain weight the existing fat cells expand. Facial liposuction permanently removes fat cells to improve your facial contour. Should you gain weight after liposuction, it goes to the fat cells that remain in your body. The localized fatty deposits that existed prior to liposuction can no longer build out of proportion to the surrounding areas. Healthy lifestyle choices and exercise can help extend the results of any surgical procedure.
What can I expect from my surgery?
The changes following facial liposuction can be dramatic. The use of smaller cannulas allows the fibrous connections between the skin and body to remain which will contract over time. As a result, excessive neck skin folds are so rare that many patients avoid the necessity for surgical skin removal by having excellent results with facial liposuction alone. The face will have a fresher, more rejuvenated look.
What will my recovery be like?
An elastic dressing is placed over the treated area for a few days in which patients are advised to wear at night for a few weeks. All patients are discharged after the outpatient procedure to go home and rest for the next 24 hours. Pain medication is provided for mild discomfort and pain, along with cold packs that can be utilized for a few days. Most patients resume normal activities after two to four days since it’s a considered a non-invasive procedure.
Facial liposuction can be combined with other facial rejuvenation cosmetic procedures to enhance the overall appearance. As a skin expert, Dr. Nikko will make his recommendations based on the patient’s expectations and goals. If you believe facial liposuction in Houston is the right procedure, call now to schedule a consultation with Dr. Nikko. At Nikko Cosmetic Surgery Center, cosmetic procedures are not covered by insurance providers; all patients are financially responsible for any cosmetic enhancements. Ask a financial specialist for assistance on this or any other procedure.
