Jawline

As we age our face begins to lose the tightness we once had, and many patients turn to a facelift as the only option for correcting a drooping face. However, if sagging skin isn’t necessarily the main issue then jawline liposuction ( mostly younger patients) may better the contours of the face and decrease the heaviness of the lower face, creating a more youthful appearance.

Liposuction of the face can be beneficial for most patients wanting to remove fat in their face, however, younger patients (between the age of 30-50 years old), whose main concern may not be sagging skin but just a general amount of fat that they would like removed, are the ideal candidates.

To achieve the desired look of a slimmer jawline and facial structure, small cannulas are used for the micro-liposuction to precisely contour the lower half of the face. As facial liposuction is a highly advanced procedure, the patient must have various factors which will make them a suitable candidate, such as the amount of superficial fat and location of the fat, as well as the structure of the face and skin elasticity.

Procedure:

The procedure is performed with great precision using very small cannulas that are designed for micro-liposuction. For liposuction of the jowls, a small needle is inserted externally, and the surgeon then uses manual pressure to suction out the fat from the lower region of the face. This is done using specialised micro-cannula equipment.

Anaesthesia:

This procedure is performed solely under general anaesthesia, administered by a board-certified anaesthetist. We exclusively employ the services of highly qualified, board-certified anaesthetists to ensure patient safety and comfort.

In/Outpatient:

Liposuction of the jawline will result in patients being discharged on the same day, as the area of fat removal is on a smaller scale and will usually not require monitoring.

Post-operative:

Patients can expect some degree of discomfort, which can be treated with pain medication prescribed by the surgeon. The discomfort or pain should go away within a few days. The will be some minor bruising and swelling around the incision area, however, this should subside within a few weeks and the final result develops over 3 months.

Recovery:

Feeling better and back to work: 1-3 days.
Strenuous activity: 2 weeks post-surgery.
Fading of scars: Several months to a year.
Neck band to be worn at night for approximately 2 weeks.

Results:

Improve the contours of the face and decreases the heaviness of the lower face, creating a more youthful appearance.