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

Liposuction in the cheeks is by no means a standard procedure as it has been in the past.  I sometimes combine liposuction with facelifts for gentle contouring.  There are other ways to change the width of your face and a consultation in your case is really crucial to understanding your face and making recommendations.  I would definitely explore other options before settling with facial liposuction as a stand alone procedure.  Good luck!

Generally speaking excess fat is not a hallmark of aging, rather the loss and absence of fat is more typical of aging. Therefore we tend to prefer to reposition or add fat to the aging face. The short term and long term effects relate to the agressiveness of the treatment. But other than conservative liposuction of the jowls as an adjunct to a face lift, very little fat is removed. Commonly we add more fat. 

Tumescent liposuction remains the gold standard to remove excess fat deposit anywhere on the body. However, there is a nontrivial risk of nerve damage associated with facial liposuction. I would recommend Sculptra to bring about a lift around facial fat pads or work with an experienced plastic surgeon to reposition the fat pads.