Facial Liposuction

Overview

Liposuction can create thinner or more dramatic contours by reducing the amount of fatty tissue under the skin (superficial fat) across the cheeks or under the chin.

The operation is most commonly used on the bottom region of the cheekbones, the jawline, and under the chin. Liposuction to the upper area of the cheeks is less effective and more dangerous.

The intervention is performed using tiny tools alone or in conjunction with energy devices that soften the fatty tissue. Nonsurgical treatments such as cryo-lipolysis and injections that reduce fatty tissue volume are alternatives to liposuction.