There are many reasons why laser liposuction is a great tool for removing unwanted fat cells from various facial regions. The most common area for facial liposuction treatment includes the chin, neck, jowls and cheeks. Usually the cheeks are treated with laser lipo to make the patient appear younger and give them a slimmer face which many would regard as more attractive. It enhances the features of the cheek bones and the shape of the surrounding area. Other areas like the neck and jowls are simply to remove unsightly problems caused by excessive accumulation of fat that create neck rolls and sagging jowls.
But the most prominent and effective solution that laser liposuction provides is the removal of a double chin. The great thing is that many patients can receive double chin liposuction as long as they make the same requirements of any liposuction procedure. The cause of a double chin is usually a combination of genetics and the way fat is deposited around the area. Unfortunately liposuction is not an option to those who are obese or excessively overweight which is often associated with the severity of a double chin. For these people, losing even just a small amount of weight could be enough to minimize the effects of a double chin. If anything else it might qualify them for laser lipo after a period of time has passed.
The reason liposuction patients are required to be in generally healthy condition is because we want to be sure that the patient will be able to recover easily without any complications. The risk increases exponentially with a patient who is physically not ready to withstand some of the stress of surgery. Typically the patient will have to be within their desired weight class and no more than 10 or 15 pounds over their ideal weight. It is important that the patient demonstrates their ability to maintain the weight for an extended period of time because stability is just as important. It is very dangerous to gain a significant amount of weight after liposuction surgery even if it is a small procedure like facial liposuction to remove a double chin.