Cheek Liposuction Canberra

Chubby Cheeks is a physical trait that can make a person with a slim physique seem bigger than they really are. It can give some the appearance of having overly large cheekbones, a double chin, and can even mimic the appearance of facial bloating. Chubby cheeks are a stubborn area to slim.

Even with facial exercises, a healthy diet (eating healthier and fewer calories), facial massages and the reduction of water retention, it can still be difficult lose face fat. Cheeks (as an area) can be resistant to diet and exercise; therefore, surgical intervention may need to be taken. This can be done via Vaser Liposuction to remove the excessive fat cells in this area.

Chubby Cheeks can be caused by genetics or ageing. An excessive number of fat cells in the cheek area can produce the appearance of a fuller, round face. Having excess body fat, and being physically large, can also exaggerate the appearance of chubby cheeks.

• The procedure is designed to be minimally-invasive, aiming to reduce recovery time. However, individual recovery experiences may vary.
• Performed under local anaesthetic andtwilight sedation, no need for general anaesthetic
• The results of the procedure can be long-lasting, particularly if patients maintain a stable weight post-treatment.
• Slims the face and improves facial shape and contours

All medical procedures carry some risks and facial liposuction is no exception. The following are some minor risks associated with facial liposuction:

• Swelling, tenderness, painand bruising
• Damage to facial nerves
• Numbness or loss of sensation in the treatment area
• Infection, scarring, bleeding and blood clots under the skin
• Edema or build-up of fluid under the skin
• Poor healing
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Asymmetry
• Skin irregularities
• Injury to facial nerves

At the same time as the ultrasound energy melts the unwanted fat, the heat also works to stimulate collagen production, which causes a natural skin-tightening effect over time. This allows the skin in the treatment area to conform to the new face shape after cheek liposuction.

Yes, some patients choose to undergo other treatments at the same time as cheeks lipo. The additional procedures can be surgical or non-surgical. If you are interested in combining procedures, please let your doctor know at your consultation.

Although results can be immediate, you will need to allow swelling and bruising to subside before you can assess the results. Usually, six months will be needed for the full healing process to be complete.

Liposuction procedures create permanent fat removal results. That being said, the remaining fat cells in the treated area can still swell up and cause the re-appearance of slightly chubby cheeks if patients happen to gain a large amount of weight after surgery.

As for the skin-tightening effect of the Vaser treatment, the situation of collagen production can have long-term benefits, however, the natural aging process that can cause the appearance of sagging skin in the future will still continue.

Chubby cheeks removal with Vaser liposuction requires local anaesthetic, so patients should be comfortable and should not feel any pain.