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facial
liposuction overview |
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introduction |
small
volumes of fat are removed through tiny tubes to contour
the face, cheeks, jowls, chin, and neck |
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often
combined with... |
eyelid
surgery, facelift,
necklift, chemical
peel, laser resurfacing,
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incision
placement & surgery details |
fat
is removed through tiny puncture wounds using a hollow
tube and suction device |
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anesthesia |
local,
or local with IV sedation |
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surgical
facility |
usually
outpatient surgery center |
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length
of surgery |
30
minutes to 1 hour |
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discomfort
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mild
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what
to expect after surgery |
numbness,
swelling, bruising; back to work in about 1week |
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risks |
permanent
numbness, contour irregularities, infection, persistent
swelling |
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variations
and techniques |
fat
may cut out rather than suctioned (see buccal
fat excision) |
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cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$1000
to $4000 |
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duration
of results |
fat
removal is permanent, but weight gain may cause remaining
fat to enlarge |
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insurance |
facial
liposuction is considered cosmetic surgery; insurance
does not apply |
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