How Long Does Facial Liposuction Last? Does the Fat Come Back?

  • March 14, 2022

While Zoom calls, dating apps, and other technologies are hallmarks of our modern era, many people are self-conscious about their appearance in photos and on video chats – especially if they’ve accumulated unwanted facial fat. Fatty deposits in areas like the cheeks and chin can be a cosmetic challenge because they don’t respond well to diet and exercise. Fortunately, Dr. Schmidt can safely, effectively shape and contour your face with liposuction.

What Can Facial Liposuction Do for You?

Many of our facial liposuction patients love their refreshed appearance and wonder how long their results will last. Knowing the answer to this question will help you maintain realistic expectations for what facial liposuction can help you achieve. The good news is that liposuction can successfully provide you with long-term outcomes, but you must be willing to put in the effort to prevent unwelcome fat from returning to the treated areas.

When you lose weight, all the fat cells in your body shrink correspondingly – not only in your trouble zones. That’s why you can’t spot-tone your way to your desired proportions, no matter how hard you push yourself. The beauty of liposuction surgery is that it allows skilled surgeons like Dr. Schmidt to manually remove fat cells from targeted areas using a specialized device.

How to Maintain Your Facial Liposuction Results

After you have facial liposuction, your body will not replace the fat cells Dr. Schmidt removed. However, if you gain weight, the remaining fat cells will grow. That’s why it’s so vital to maintain a stable body weight after liposuction surgery.

While the areas where you had liposuction will not regain the same amount of fat as they would if you hadn’t gotten cosmetic surgery, gaining weight will make your liposuction results less noticeable. Remember, liposuction does not promise to help patients shed a dramatic number of pounds, and no surgery can stop you from gaining weight if you consume more calories than you burn. The most satisfied facial liposuction patients are women and men who have already committed to a consistent nutrition and fitness regimen and gotten within five to 10 pounds of their ideal body weight before having their procedure.

Though Dr. Schmidt’s facial liposuction technique can provide you with long-lasting results, they aren’t permanent. As you age, your metabolism will slow down, which may alter your facial proportions again. If you are worried about how the passage of time might affect your appearance, ask Dr. Schmidt if you are a good candidate for complementary procedures like a facelift or eyelid lift.

Facial Liposuction in Denver

If you’re tired of feeling self-conscious about selfies or video chats, or dislike spending your precious time choosing specific angles and lighting schemes based on what’s most flattering to your face, facial liposuction may be for you. For natural-looking results you’ll love, choose to work with an experienced, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and commit to a healthy lifestyle before you consider getting surgery. Contact our office or call 1-(720) 443-2235 today to schedule your facial liposuction consultation.

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