Dr. Hootan Daneshmand
Facial Liposuction Orange County, Bakersfield, Newport & Riverside
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Daneshmand has performed thousands of facial liposuction procedures throughout California. He is passionate about ensuring all his patients leave his clinic feeling more beautiful and more confident than when they arrived.
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What Is Face Liposuction?
Liposuction is widely known as a body contouring procedure used to remove stubborn pockets of fat from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks. However, many people do not realize that liposuction can also be performed on the face to enhance facial definition and improve overall balance.
Facial liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess fat from targeted areas of the face and neck, with common treatment areas including the cheeks, jawline, and under the chin. By reducing unwanted fullness, facial liposuction can help create a more sculpted and refined appearance. Some patients choose to combine facial liposuction with procedures such as a facelift or neck lift to address both excess fat and loose skin, helping achieve a smoother, more youthful, and contoured facial profile.
What Is A Buccal Fat Pad?
A buccal fat pad is a natural pocket of fat located in your cheeks, just below the cheekbones. Everyone has buccal fat pads, but some people have larger ones than others. Larger buccal fat pads can make the face look fuller or rounder.
If someone feels their cheeks are too full and wants a slimmer facial appearance, they may consider a procedure called buccal fat reduction (cheek liposuction).
Buccal Fat Reduction Vs. Buccal Fat Removal
Buccal Fat Reduction: The surgeon removes some of the fat to make the cheeks look less full while keeping the fat pad intact.
Buccal Fat Removal (Buccal Lipectomy): The surgeon completely removes the buccal fat pads to create a more defined facial contour.
Buccal fat removal usually produces a more dramatic slimming effect, but it is a more invasive procedure and typically involves a longer recovery period than buccal fat reduction.
How Does Face Liposuction Work?
Facial liposuction is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that Dr. Daneshmand typically completes in less than an hour. The procedure begins with anesthesia to ensure your comfort. Depending on your treatment plan, you may receive either local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Patients combining facial liposuction with a facelift are typically placed under general anesthesia.
Once you are comfortable, Dr. Daneshmand makes one or more small, carefully placed incisions in the treatment area. The location of the incisions depends on the areas being contoured. For buccal fat reduction, a small incision is often made inside the mouth near the upper molars, while other treatment areas may require incisions beneath the chin or along the hairline. Through these tiny incisions, Dr. Daneshmand inserts a thin tube called a cannula to gently remove excess fat and sculpt more refined facial contours. Several advanced liposuction techniques may be used, including:
Tumescent Liposuction For Face
This technique involves injecting a specialized solution containing saline, epinephrine, and local anesthetic into the treatment area. The solution helps loosen fat cells for easier removal while minimizing discomfort, bleeding, and bruising during recovery.
Ultrasonic Liposuction For Face
Ultrasonic liposuction uses sound-wave energy to liquefy fat cells before they are removed through a small cannula. This approach can help enhance precision and facilitate fat removal.
Laser-Assisted Liposuction for Face
Also known as laser lipolysis, this technique uses laser energy to break down fat cells beneath the skin before they are gently suctioned away, helping create smoother, more defined contours.
Facial Liposuction Recovery Time
After facial liposuction, it is normal to experience mild discomfort, swelling, and bruising during the first few days of recovery. To help manage these symptoms, Dr. Daneshmand may prescribe pain medication and recommend applying cold compresses to reduce swelling and improve comfort.
Most patients are also instructed to wear a snug compression garment around the face and neck for several days following surgery. This garment helps minimize swelling and supports the newly contoured tissues as they heal.
Many patients feel well enough to return to work and other light daily activities within four to five days, although recovery timelines vary. Swelling and bruising will gradually improve over the following weeks, with most swelling resolving within three to six weeks. Strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and other vigorous activities should be avoided for approximately four weeks or as directed by Dr. Daneshmand.
As healing progresses, your new facial contours will become increasingly visible, revealing a slimmer, more defined appearance. The results of facial liposuction are considered long-lasting because the treated fat cells are permanently removed. However, significant weight gain can affect your results over time. While some patients choose to undergo minor touch-up procedures, facial liposuction is designed for contouring and refinement rather than weight loss.
Who Is A Good Candidate For Face Lipo in Bakersfield, Orange Co., or Newport Beach?
Facial liposuction can be an excellent option for men and women who are bothered by excess fat in the cheeks, chin, jawline, or neck and desire more defined facial contours. The best candidates are generally in good overall health, maintain a stable weight, and have realistic expectations about their results.
Good skin elasticity is one of the most important factors in determining candidacy. After excess fat is removed, the skin must be able to contract and conform to the newly sculpted contours. Patients with significant skin laxity, very thin skin, or advanced signs of aging may achieve better results with a facelift, neck lift, or a combination of procedures rather than liposuction alone.
Ideal candidates for facial liposuction typically:
- Have excess fat in the face, chin, jawline, or neck
- Maintain a healthy and stable weight
- Have firm, elastic skin that can adapt to new facial contours
- Are non-smokers or willing to stop smoking before and after surgery
- Want a slimmer, more defined facial profile
Patients with certain medical conditions, such as uncontrolled diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, poor circulation, or other serious health concerns, may not be suitable candidates for facial liposuction. A thorough consultation is necessary to determine whether the procedure can be performed safely.
Individuals with prominent cheek dimples should also discuss their concerns with their surgeon, as cheek liposuction can occasionally accentuate dimpling in some patients.
During your consultation, Dr. Daneshmand and his team will evaluate your facial anatomy, skin quality, medical history, and aesthetic goals to determine whether facial liposuction is the most effective treatment for achieving your desired results.
Facial Liposuction Risks & Side Effects
Before you go under the knife for any cosmetic procedure, it’s important to know about all the possible risks involved. If you undergo facial liposuction, you may experience:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Soreness and pain
- A bad reaction to anesthesia
- Excess bleeding
- Infection
- Seroma, which is when fluid accumulates under the skin
- Numbness caused by nerve damage
- Fat embolism
- Loose, bumpy, dimpled, uneven, or discolored skin
- Results that you don’t like
- Results that change due to drastic weight fluctuations
What Happens If I Gain Weight After Facial Liposuction?
After facial liposuction, maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your results. While the fat cells removed during surgery do not return, significant weight gain can cause the remaining fat cells in your face and other areas of your body to enlarge, which may soften or alter your facial contours over time. Small weight fluctuations, between 5 to 10 pounds, typically have little noticeable effect, and most patients continue to look improved compared with before surgery. However, larger weight gains can reduce the definition achieved by the procedure and change the overall appearance of the treated area.
Face Liposuction Cost in California
The cost of facial liposuction varies based on several factors, including your surgeon’s experience, geographic location, the complexity of the procedure, and whether additional treatment areas are included. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average surgeon’s fee for liposuction in 2026 is approximately $4,700, but this does not include anesthesia, facility fees, or other related costs. Because facial liposuction typically treats a smaller area than body liposuction, it may cost less than procedures performed on larger areas such as the abdomen. The best way to determine your exact cost is to schedule a consultation, where your surgeon can provide a personalized quote based on your goals and treatment plan.
Schedule a Facial Liposuction in Orange County, Bakersfield or Newport Beach
If your self-confidence is suffering due to the shape and contour of your face, facial or cheek liposuction may be the answer to your prayers. Silhouette Plastic Surgery Institute offers a variety of surgical and non-surgical facelift options to contour the face and neck so that patients can leave our building feeling beautiful and confident. Call us today at 949-359-8397.