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Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Handbook |
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Liposuction
Liposuction is a technique for removing fat. The surgery has been developed to a point where it is effective and safe. It is much simpler than other surgical means of fat removal. Liposuction is performed by making a short incision in the skin, and then inserting a small suction cannula through the incision. The cannula is connected to a suction machine and as the cannula is moved back and forth through the areas containing fat, the fat from these regions is removed. The technique is most effective in the head and neck for decreasing the mounding that occurs on the cheek around the nose and mouth. It is also effective in removing some of the fat in the jowling area that occurs under the chin. Liposuction will not correct saggy skin problems, and is most effective in those individuals with good skin tone.
Liposuction is a very exciting new concept in facial plastic surgery. If you feel that you have areas of fat collection, it is a technique in which you should be extremely interested.
Terence Davidson, M.D., F.A.C.S.
UCSD Otolaryngology Division
200 West Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103-8895
(619) 543-6631 |