Possible Short-term and Long-term Side Effects of Facial Liposculpture

October 28, 2008
Asked By:NoPlasticFlower in New York

I am interested in facial liposuction to sculpt my lower cheeks. There is very little information available on this procedure, but I understand that in the shorter term, it may actually tighten the skin as the scar tissue contracts during the healing process. I am wondering what the long-term side effects are on skin laxity or the possible ramifications on aging facial tissue. I am 32, Asian/Irish, with pale and delicate skin that is prone to broken /dilated capillaries. Is this procedure generally recommended for someone with thin, delicate skin? What are the possible short-term and long-term side effects of this procedure?

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Answer: Facial Liposuction Must Be Performed By Professional

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Answer: Effects of facial liposculpture

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Lawrence Kass, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 15, 2012

Answer: Effects of facial liposculpture

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September 30, 2011

Answer: Facial Sculpting and Liposuction

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Hannah Vargas, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 30, 2011

Answer: Facial Sculpting and Liposuction

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Hannah Vargas, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 23, 2011

Answer: Caution in performing facial liposuciton

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 23, 2011

Answer: Caution in performing facial liposuciton

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 31, 2010

Answer: Think twice prior to surgical facial liposculpture

William Ting, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 31, 2010

Answer: Think twice prior to surgical facial liposculpture

William Ting, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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