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As we age, the fat in our face tends to redistribute itself.
Generally it tends to head south – we tend to lose it
from our cheeks (mid face) and it tends to gather in the jowls.
Facial liposuction and fat transfer can reverse these changes.
Both of these procedures can result in a significant improvement
in facial appearance – alone or in combination.
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Facial Liposuction refers to removing fat from
areas of the face where it has gathered (jowls and neck). This
procedure is particularly helpful for those patients who have
“lost their jaw line” or who have a “double
chin.”
How is it performed?
After sedation, the area to be treated is numbed with a local
anesthetic. A small liposuction cannula is then inserted through
small puncture holes beneath the chin and behind the earlobe.
The excess fat is then suctioned out and the patient then wears
a compression neck garment for 4 days. They can return to work
or normal activities on the 5th day. In order to minimise the
chance of a bruise we recommend arnica for 48 hours prior and
24 hours after the procedure.
How long does
Liposuction last?
Facial Liposuction usually only needs to be performed once.
The results should be long lasting.
What is
the cost?
The consultation with Dr Szalay costs $60.00. The procedure
cost is $2200.00 The cost for the facial compression garment
which is used is $77.00.
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Results of Neck Lipsocution
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Fat Transfer refers to adding fat to areas from where it has
been lost. As we age, the mid face tends to drop, resulting
in a sunken appearance beneath the eye and a “tired look”.
This is compounded by the loss of fat from the cheeks which
also occurs with time. Fat Transfer is an excellent way of reversing
these changes, resulting in a more youthful, fresher appearance.
How does it work?
Fat is taken from one part of the body (usually the lateral
thigh or buttock) and transferred to the area where it is needed.
Because the fat is from your own body, these is no chance of
an allergic reaction.
How is it performed?
After numbing the donor site with local anesthetic, a small
cannula is inserted through a puncture hole in the lateral thigh
or buttock. The fat is then suctioned out. The area to be treated
is then numbed with local anesthetic prior to adding the fat
– again with a small cannula through a small puncture
hole near the cheek bone. The whole procedure usually only takes
30 to 45 minutes. The patient then returns home and can return
to work or normal social activities after 3 days. In order to
minimise the chance of a bruise, we recommend arnica for 48
hours prior and 24 hours after the procedure.
How long does a Fat Transfer last?
After the initial Fat Transfer, usually about half the fat survives
and the rest dissolves. Accordingly, it is necessary to repeat
the procedure in 2 to 3 months. Usually, the result should then
last several years although occasionally a 3rd treatment may
be necessary in the first 12 months.
What is the cost?
The initial consultation with Dr Szalay costs $60.00. Fat transfer
to the cheeks costs $1650 for the initial treatment and then
$550 for the second or third treatment.
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