Facial liposuction: performed with local anesthesia?

I had buccal fat removal done but it thinned my upper cheeks, making my lower cheeks look even fatter. I'm otherwise slender: 5'5" and 125 lbs. Also can facial Liposuction be done under local/in-office? Can you recommend anyone in the San Diego, CA area?

Facial liposuction: performed with local anesthesia?
4 answers to “Facial liposuction: performed with...”

A: Facial liposuction

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Facial liposuction is great for addressing your concerns.  It can be performed in the office under local anesthesia if your plastic surgeon is set up that way.  To find a local board certified plastic surgeon, check out the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website.  Then, interview with... more

A: Facial liposuction

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

In general, facial liposuction in a limited area can be performed under local anesthesia if you can tolerate the injection necessary to anesthetized the area of concern. However, your surgeon should carefully analyze your facial anatomy to determine what modification would give you the result you are looking... more

A: Facial liposuction is easily performed under local in the office

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Dear Hatemycheeks I read your question and then I saw your picture and did a double take.  Honestly you so don't need a face liposuction. First, let's talk about this and then I will discuss my concerns and then tell you what I think will help you. General plastic surgeons are trained to do everything... more

A: Jowls or Jawline Liposuction does great under local anesthesia

David Hansen, MD

Liposuction under local anesthesia is so easy to undergo for the jowls and jawline and would be perfect for you to do, but you need to be sure that the doc uses the tiny canulas or micro canulas to get the best results. Also, a little filler of Radiesse for the nasolabial folds and the corners of the mouth... more

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