Facial Liposuction in Charlotte

Your face is the first thing people notice about you. Contoured cheekbones and a slender chin and neck offer a more youthful and inviting appearance. While some people have naturally defined facial contours and others can easily lose fat, many people have difficulty achieving their goals using diet and exercise alone. 

You may hold weight more naturally in your face, making it more difficult to look as slim as you are. The natural aging process, gravity, and weight fluctuations can also redistribute fat in your face. No matter what the reason, facial liposuction in Charlotte offers an immediate solution that permanently removes fat cells. Call to learn more about how board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Ditesheim can use liposuction to help you look and feel your best.

What Is Facial Liposuction?

Facial liposuction is a cosmetic procedure designed to remove excess fat deposits that have been resistant to diet and exercise. These fat deposits are commonly found in the cheeks, chin, jawline, and neck. Facial liposuction helps to create a more defined appearance, which improves your overall symmetry and aesthetics. 

Facial liposuction is typically performed at our Charlotte office under local anesthesia but can also be done under general anesthesia, especially when combined with other cosmetic procedures. Facial liposuction offers a more youthful and sculpted look that can last for years. Fat cell removal is permanent, meaning your body does not create new fat cells to replace the ones that were removed. 

When you maintain your weight, take care of your skin, and eat a healthy diet, you can prolong the results. However, the natural aging process does not stop; eventually, you may notice changes in your face, jaw, and neckline.

What Happens During Facial Liposuction?

Several key steps are involved in facial liposuction, which begins with your consultation. During the consultation, you meet with our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Ditesheim, to discuss your goals and plan the procedure. Dr. Ditesheim assesses your facial structure, discusses your past medical history, and advises you on ways to prepare for the procedure. 

Facial liposuction is done as an outpatient procedure at our Charlotte office under local or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the surgery. During liposuction, small discreet incisions are made under the chin or behind the ears where they are not easily noticed. The excess fat is carefully suctioned out to achieve a more defined and contoured face and neck. Once the procedure is finished, the incisions are closed with small sutures to help minimize scarring.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Facial Liposuction?

Men and women in Charlotte who are good candidates for facial liposuction have excess fat deposits in their cheeks, jaw, or neck that have not responded to diet and exercise. You should not have any underlying medical conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, that might increase your risk of complications during or after surgery.

Weight gain or loss can affect the result of liposuction, which is why we recommend you have achieved your goal weight and maintain it for several months before surgery.

Finally, the ideal candidate does not smoke or is willing to eliminate smoking for at least six weeks before and after liposuction. Smoking and nicotine increase the risk of complications during and after surgery, including impaired healing and an increased risk of infection. Nicotine devices include smoking, chewing tobacco, vaping, nicotine gum, and nicotine patches.

How to Prepare

Preparation is the key to an easier recovery from a facial liposuction procedure in Charlotte. It begins with a scheduled consultation with Dr. Ditesheim, who will help discuss your goals and offer advice about preparing for the procedure and recovery. It is important to maintain a healthy diet and stay well-hydrated before the surgery. Proper nutrition helps you heal faster and improves your recovery. 

Dr. Ditesheim will give you preoperative instructions that include how to care for your facial skin the morning of surgery, what time to arrive, and how to dress for the procedure. Because you cannot drive yourself home, you must have a trusted friend or relative who can drive you home and stay with you for the first 24 to 48 hours. The better you prepare for the surgery, the less stressful recovery will be.

What to Expect During Recovery

Recovery time after facial liposuction for men and women in Charlotte can vary from person to person. Some key factors that affect your recovery are the extent of the surgery, your overall health, and your ability to rebound after surgery. In the immediate postoperative period, you will experience some discomfort in swelling and may be advised to wear a compression bandage over your face to help reduce that swelling and support your facial tissue while it’s healing. 

Dr. Ditesheim will give you specific instructions on how to care for the incision sites to prevent infection and promote healing. Remember to stay well hydrated to support healing and eat nutritious food, eliminating ultra-processed foods that do not have adequate nutrition to support healing. Most swelling and bruising will have gradually subsided by week four and you will be back to your normal activities between weeks four and six after surgery. Maintaining a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle can help prolong the results.

Call Us to Learn More About Facial Liposuction Surgery in Charlotte

Dr. Ditesheim is an experienced and compassionate board-certified plastic surgeon who puts your needs and questions first. We encourage you to call our office today and schedule your consultation to learn more about facial liposuction in Charlotte.