What is Micro Liposuction and Micro Suction?

By Christie

Get rid of stubborn bulges that just won’t budge with micro liposuction, the latest trend in cosmetic surgery in the United States.

Micro liposuction also known as micro suction is a technique designed to deal with one or two diet and exercise resistant spots in people who are otherwise happy with their overall physique and body weight.

Micro liposuction refers to the removal of small areas of fat through tiny tubes and very small incisions. Commonly performed on the face, especially the cheeks, neck, under the chin and the jowl, micro liposuction can also be performed on other small pockets of fat using tiny cannulas.

Cannulas used in this surgical procedure, range from 1.5mm to 6mm in diameter. In general, smaller cannulas are preferable to larger ones for more refined contouring and surgeons can truly sculpt a small area for a desired effect.

As only a small area is involved, patients can see rapid results and can expect to return to normal life within a few days. This is made possible by fewer incision sites and less swelling, pain and bruising.

Micro Liposuction for the Lips

Fat Transfer, also called autologous fat transplantation, plumps up lips using fat taken from inconspicuous sites on the body. This is a natural, non-allergenic procedure designed to restore damaged or diminished dermal deficiencies safely and effectively.

Micro suction and micro liposuction are fast becoming popular these days as they are less invasive and they offer dramatic results and a faster recovery rate. Depending on what a patient wants done micro suction can require either full or local anesthesia and can cost between $2,000 and $5,000.

Facial Micro Suction

This procedure can significantly improve the contour of the face and is particularly useful for patients with good skin tone who have excess fat beneath the skin. There is usually a minimal amount of discomfort following micro suction. There will be some swelling and bruising, most of which will resolve itself in a week or two.

Micro Suction for the Neck

This is mostly popular with aging women as it provides a youthful look by tightening the loose skin of the neck that is apparent with age.

This procedure involves removing the extra fat from the neck with a tiny cannula, just under the chin and through the neck area and then tightening the skin under a local anesthetic combined with sedation. This results in a rejuvenated jaw and neckline and makes the patient look years younger.

Average Cost: $2,600 - 3,600

As with any other surgery, it is absolutely necessary that you consult with an experienced and well-trained cosmetic surgeon if you’re interested in this procedure. Ask to see before and after photographs of previous patients to get a feel of what you’re in for. Have realistic expectations and you will surely enjoy the physical and psychological benefits of the treatment.

 

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