The Do's and Don'ts of Facial Liposuction Treatment

Under general anesthesia, facial liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that basically "sucks out" fat deposits from the face and chin. Since these deposits usually accumulate in the cheek, jowl, and chin/neck region, the majority of patients want to have these areas removed.

If you can find the assistance of a reputable doctor at a fair price, the procedure is slightly invasive, has a quick recovery period, and leaves very little scarring:

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• DO:  Pick a medical professional who you are confident is competent and with whom you are at ease. They ought to hold a board certification, have expertise treating patients in a similar facial liposuction situation, and be able to demonstrate positive results.
• DO:  Ask your doctor as many questions as you can think of before deciding whether to have this or any other cosmetic procedure. Always pay attention to your doctor's professional advice. If they voice concerns about your health and believe that the facial liposuction procedure may be risky for you, think very carefully about finding a different, non-surgical option. You should be able to get guidance from your surgeon.
• DO:  Get a second opinion if you think a doctor is being pushy or acting more like a salesperson. This may be a warning, indicating that they are only thinking about themselves and their own financial gain.
  

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• DON'T:  Choose a physician based solely on cost. While it is true that many people contemplating facial liposuction have serious concerns about cost and budget, picking a doctor to finish your treatment based solely on cost is a mistake. The little amount of money you may have saved on the initial lipo will multiply many times over in the bills you'll have to pay for corrective procedures, as any patient who has had a botched lipo surgery will tell you.
• DON'T:  Give in to a doctor's attempts to be pushy or persuade you to get therapies you don't feel you need. You should be able to make an educated choice about what procedure, if any, you want to have because it's your body. Use common sense and get a second opinion if a doctor tries to sell you something instead of giving you useful information and guidance.
• DON'T:  Ignore the facial liposuction pre-surgery directions and post-operative instructions that your doctor has given you. This guidance is offered for a very good cause. It shortens your recovery period, informs you of what to anticipate, and aids in avoiding infection and other complications.