Facial Liposuction


Cleveland cosmetic surgeon Dr. Faisal Quereshy recommends facial liposuction to patients with the following cosmetic concerns:

  • Excess body fat
  • Double chin
  • Stubborn fat deposits
  • Irregular body contours
  • Decreased skin elasticity

Preparing for Facial Liposuction

Dr. Quereshy will begin to ready you for facial liposuction and provide you with aftercare instructions and necessary prescriptions well in advance so you feel comfortable and prepared for your procedure. If you smoke or use other tobacco products, you will be required to quit using them at least six weeks before facial liposuction.

Two weeks before and after surgery, you will be directed to discontinue taking medications and supplements that can thin the blood, such as ibuprofen, aspirin and vitamin E.

Abstain from alcohol for one week before facial liposuction, and do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery. Let Dr. Quereshy know if you notice any signs of infection or illness prior to facial liposuction surgery, as it is imperative you be in good health before undergoing surgery of any kind.

Dress comfortably the day of surgery, and do not wear makeup, nail polish, jewelry, other metal items or contact lenses, but do bring glasses to help you read necessary paperwork. Tampon use is also prohibited the day of surgery if facial liposuction is being performed on your abdominal area.

How much does facial Lipo cost in Cleveland?

The price of facial liposuction varies depending on the number of areas you wish to have treated. Please check our specials page for current specials on facial lipo.

Facial Lipo Surgery

During facial lipo surgery, most patients require only sedation anesthesia, however general anesthesia may also be used, especially if you are treating multiple areas, removing a large volume of fat or having additional cosmetic surgery procedures simultaneously. After cleansing incision sites, Dr. Quereshy will place inconspicuous incisions in the problem areas being treated.

Fat cells are targeted and broken up using a facial device, such as the Smart Lipo platform, before being suctioned out through a small, thin tube called a cannula. Facial liposuction is suitable for any body area that can be treated with traditional liposuction surgery, such as the back, hips, thighs, belly, buttocks and arms. Facial liposuction can also be used to perform chin liposuction.

Facial lipo is different from traditional liposuction in that the facial device used to melt fat also helps your skin shrink and contract to fit your new shape after fat removal is complete. This makes facial lipo an ideal treatment for patients with who need a little extra skin tightening after liposuction, but not enough to warrant excess skin excision. Facial lipo also usually requires a shorter recovery period than traditional liposuction.

If only one or two areas are being treated with facial lipo, the procedure typically takes 1-2 hours. However if tummy tuck surgery, male breast reduction or other cosmetic surgery procedures are performed simultaneously, the procedure will take longer.

Facial Liposuction Recovery and Results

Take all prescribed antibiotics and pain medication as directed, and be sure to start moving around as much as you are comfortable the day after your procedure. Dr. Quereshy will advise you when it is safe to return to normal and strenuous activity, however most patients return to work and normal activity within one week.

A compression garment will be used following facial liposuction surgery to help reduce swelling, promote skin contraction and smooth results. During facial liposuction recovery, patients are usually encouraged to wear the garment for 3-6 weeks except when showering. Patients may shower 1-2 days after facial liposuction, following the first follow-up visit and dressing change.

During your facial lipo recovery period, be careful to protect your incisions from sun exposure to avoid darkening your scars.

Bruising and swelling will gradually resolve over the next few weeks, and within about three months, your improved body contours will be visible. Keep in mind it may take several more weeks to months for all swelling to completely resolve, as is true with traditional body liposuction or chin liposuction.

Facial Liposuction in Cleveland and Akron, Ohio

The Visage Surgical Institute is located near Cleveland in Medina, Ohio and serves local facial liposuction patients, as well as those from the Akron area. For more information about facial liposuction surgery, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Faisal Quereshy Cleveland cosmetic surgeon, please call .