Facial Liposuction is performed under local anaesthesia, in our accredited Day Surgery Center. The patient is under twilight sedation and is taken care of by our panel of anaesthetists throughout the process.
Dr Ivan Puah will carry out Facial Liposuction using his proprietary surgical technique, the MDC-Sculpt®️ Lipo technique. This technique allows him to achieve the three main objectives of successful and optimal facial contouring results for his patients - that is - thorough fat removal, facial contouring, skin tightening, and lifting that is not achievable via traditional Liposuction.
An advocate that Liposuction is 70 percent art and 30 percent science, Dr Ivan Puah developed this liposuction technique to allow for comprehensive fat removal and harmonising of natural facial contours.
The submental chin
This area includes below the jaw margin extending to the front of the neck. An example is the double chin, which tends to lend an aged and unhealthy appearance.
The cheeks
The chubby cheek appearance is often the result of excess subcutaneous fat. More often than not, they are also hereditary. Notoriously resistant to diet and exercise, it is an issue that frustrates many. Facial Liposuction is not to be confused with Buccal Lipectomy, which involves the removal of specific fat called the "buccal fat pad".
The jowls
Saggy and prominent jowls can make a person look aged and, to a certain extent, hostile even. Accumulated fat in this area can effectively be eliminated and treated with Facial Liposuction.
During the pre-surgery counselling, you will be given a set of instructions that include the "do's" and "don'ts". The instructions must be followed to reduce the possibility of complications and to facilitate a smooth and quick recovery.
You will be advised on the measures to facilitate a smoother and quicker recovery. Our doctor will advise you on matters about your recovery, and you must heed it.
Common side effects include minor swelling, bruising, and discomfort. Relief comes in the form of painkillers, which will be prescribed.
Generally, healthy individuals (both sexes) with good skin elasticity but excessive facial fat deposits are suitable for the procedure. Facial Liposuction is not suitable for you if your concerns are wrinkles or turkey neck (extremely saggy skin).
Fat, once eliminated, will not regrow. However, it is still essential that you maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle to reduce any possibility of acquiring excess fat.
Bulky jaw muscles are due to the overdevelopment of the chewing muscles, which makes your face look wider than you like. Facial Liposuction is meant to remove excess facial fat, it does not treat the issue of bulky jaw muscles.
For this concern, we will recommend treating it with injectable neurotoxins to give you a slimmer and softer facial contour. Sometimes, we combine Facial Liposuction and Injectable Neurotoxins for patients who want to achieve a shapelier and more defined facial profile.
Buccal fat pad removal, also known as buccal lipectomy or cheek reduction surgery, involves the removal of deep fat from the buccal pad with an incision inside the mouth to slim the cheeks. The buccal fat pad is a mass of fat located in the middle of the cheek, between the facial muscles. It plays an important role in muscle support and essential facial volume.
Whereas Facial Liposuction involves the removal of superficial facial fat from areas such as jowls, cheeks, chin, and upper neck. Not only does it help to reduce excess fat from these areas, but it also allows a skilled doctor to sculpt and re-create a more defined jawline and chin.
Best of all, facial Liposuction, if done in a specific way, helps to lift and tighten facial skin. Therefore, Facial Liposuction is suitable for patients who wish to look slimmer, achieve skin tightening and a more defined jawline and chin.
Facial fat volume and distribution are essential in sustaining facial contours and youthfulness. Losing and removing too much facial fat or losing fat in the wrong areas would make one look less youthful and rejuvenated. One of the main complications of buccal fat removal is that when too much fat pad is removed, it leads to the hollowing of facial tissues.
Facial Liposuction is a more suitable sculpting procedure as it can effectively remove excess facial fat pockets while lifting the lower face resulting in a well-defined and slimmer jawline.
Facial Liposuction is an elective procedure. The costs of this procedure vary between different practices in Singapore, depending on the doctor's experience, your goal, and your needs. It is important to choose a doctor who is experienced and skilled in performing Facial Liposuction, as this is a dedicated procedure.
Dr Ivan Puah is an accredited liposuction doctor in Singapore with over 17 years of body sculpting experience. He has completed fundamental and advanced body sculpting surgical training conducted by Dr John Millard and Dr Alfredo Hoyos. These two plastic surgeons were the ones who developed *VASER (an acronym for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance) Liposuction, a liposuction technique with the assistance of ultrasound waves to break up and liquefy fat cells, making them easier to extract.
Dr Ivan Puah is certified to perform Vaser liposuction, having completed his liposuction training in the United States and Argentina. He is the Chairman of the Lipo Peer Review Committee in Singapore and has received dedicated surgical training in gynecomastia surgery in the United States of America.
Having trained to perform Liposuction is only the beginning. Dr Ivan Puah believes it is crucial to understand and master the technicalities of the procedure, including the potential complications that may arise. To be meticulous in approach, with a detailed overview and foresight capabilities, are essential must-haves for a doctor.
An advocate of Liposuction as not just a bulk fat removal procedure but also a delicate procedure involving 30% Science and 70% Art drives Dr Ivan Puah to develop his unique and proprietary fat removal and body sculpting approach known as the MDC-Sculpt® Lipo technique. It is a multi-dimensional contouring approach customised to an individual's body/ facial shape and clinical condition. This allows bulk fat removal and contouring of the treated area while care is taken to ensure that incision sites and scarring are kept to the bare minimum.
Finding the right doctor with an aesthetic sense is essential to achieving the desired outcome. A body sculpting procedure is akin to a work of art in progress. The artist's skill, experience, appreciation, and understanding of the body aesthetic separate a masterpiece from an average piece of work.
At Amaris B. Clinic, aftercare significantly assists you with faster recovery and ensures optimum results. We have curated a bespoke aftercare program designed to help you with the healing process, such as manual lymphatic drainage massages, skin firming, and many others.
Wanting to proceed with a facial treatment such as Facial Liposuction is a personal decision. It is a practical and clinically proven solution to get rid of unwanted facial fat, tighten loose skin and improve facial shape.
If you have tried various methods but are not achieving the result that you yearn for, we welcome you to call us and schedule a consultation with Dr Ivan Puah to understand Facial Liposuction can address your concerns.