How Much Fat Do You Need For Fat Transfer To The Face?

Fat transfer to the face is becoming a more popular procedure for both anti-aging and general facial rejuvenation. It can address a number of areas including the cheeks, temples, lips, nasolabial folds, and the under eyes. Like with other fat transfer procedures, the fat comes from elsewhere on the body such as the abdomen, thighs, […]

Does Face Liposuction Hurt?

Does Face Liposuction Hurt? Face liposuction most commonly addresses the chin, but can also occasionally treat other areas such as the cheeks in rare circumstances. When seeking the procedure, patients are often astounded that they can undergo the procedure under local anesthesia and that the procedure does not require major recovery like other facial plastic […]

3 Things To Expect After Chin Liposuction

Chin liposuction is becoming an increasingly popular procedure to treat the appearance of a double chin. People of all ages may benefit from removing extra fat under the chin and the procedure can be successfully performed under local anesthesia. Here are 3 things to expect after chin liposuction. #1: Wearing A Compression Garment Liposuction procedures […]

Does Chin Lipo Cause Loose Skin?

Chin liposuction, also called submental liposuction, removes excess fat that collects underneath the chin. A common concern that patients have with this procedure is that the removal of fat will leave them with extra skin, or that the skin will not adequately contract. These are legitimate concerns. So, let’s take a closer look at the […]

Will A Chin Implant Get Rid Of Double Chin?

A double chin is one of the top reasons besides aging that patients seek facial plastic surgery. Sometimes genetic or leftover from weight loss, a double chin can be distressing for patients. They often want to know their best options for getting rid of their double chin. Generally, there are multiple options and the best […]

Can A Double Chin Come Back After Lipo?

Liposuction is one of the most common and popular treatments to treat a double chin. The procedure suctions out the unnecessary and extra fat in the area. This can improve your facial profile, facial aesthetics, and the general contour of your chin and jawline. Patients often have concerns about their double chin returning after surgery, […]

Does Chin Liposuction Last?

Chin liposuction is the top liposuction procedure performed on the face. The under the chin area collects fat naturally, although it usually begins to thin through adulthood. Some people may find fat in this area is particularly stubborn, have a genetic predisposition to storing fat in the chin, or have a condition that contributes. In […]

Liposuction Seattle: Does Chin Liposuction Last?

Fat can collect under the chin for a variety of reasons and some people who lose large amounts of weight, see fat stick around in the submental area. Facial plastic surgeons like Dr. David Santos can use chin liposuction to remove these stubborn fat deposits. This is commonly part of other surgeries such as facelift […]

The Risks Of Chin Liposuction

Liposuction in general is considered a safe and non-invasive plastic surgery procedure. However, as a surgical procedure, there are some inherent risks to any liposuction surgery. When it comes to the risks of chin liposuction, the procedure shares many of the same risks as all lipo surgeries such as: Fluid accumulation Unsatisfactory result Infection Complications […]