I want to do facial and neck lipo, but I’ve heard that doing liposuction on face and neck will damage the SMAS layer and will make the future face lifts less effective. If they go in from the back (near the ear), it’ll damage SMAS. But if they go in from the front (near mouth), then it won’t damage SMAS. And that neck SMAS is sturdier, so lipo is more ok compared to the face. Are these things true?
February 8, 2023
Answer: SMAS Layer Thanks for the question! Liposuction should not damage the SMAS/platysma layer as it is performed superficial to these muscles
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February 8, 2023
Answer: SMAS Layer Thanks for the question! Liposuction should not damage the SMAS/platysma layer as it is performed superficial to these muscles
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January 31, 2023
Answer: Facial Liposuction Thank-you for your query. Facial liposuction is indeed tricky and should be done very conservatively, otherwise you can have loose, saggy skin and contour deformities. Doing a conservative and limited micro cannula liposuction from the corner of the mouth is better, in my opinion, than from the side of the ear. Neck Liposuction is generally safe but should not be overdone either, to prevent “witch’s chin deformity”. Please discuss the procedure and its risks with your Board certified Plastic surgeon before you decide to undergo this procedure. All the best!
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January 31, 2023
Answer: Facial Liposuction Thank-you for your query. Facial liposuction is indeed tricky and should be done very conservatively, otherwise you can have loose, saggy skin and contour deformities. Doing a conservative and limited micro cannula liposuction from the corner of the mouth is better, in my opinion, than from the side of the ear. Neck Liposuction is generally safe but should not be overdone either, to prevent “witch’s chin deformity”. Please discuss the procedure and its risks with your Board certified Plastic surgeon before you decide to undergo this procedure. All the best!
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