Facial Liposuction

• Localized fullness at the front cheek that blunts the facial contour
• A double chin or under-chin fullness that softens the jawline
• Good skin elasticity, so the skin can redrape after fat is removed

If skin is significantly loose, or the fullness comes from muscle or bone rather than fat, another approach may suit better; this is decided at consultation.

• 01

  Where you are now, and where we start

  Overall facial balance and how the fat is distributed area by area

• 02

  The change you want, the impression you keep

  If skin is significantly loose, or the fullness comes from muscle or bone rather than fat, another approach may suit better; this is decided at consultation.

• 03

  How it differs from similar options

  These options target facial fullness differently — some remove fat, one tightens loose skin — so the right one depends on whether the fullness is fat and how firm the skin is. This is not a ranking.

• 04

  Health information and recovery schedule

  Performed under tumescent local anesthesia, sometimes with light sedation; you can usually go home the same day. A compression band is worn for a period we advise to reduce swelling and help the skin redrape; incisions are tiny, with fine sutures, if any, typically removed at about 5–7 days. Expect swelling and possible bruising and firmness for a few weeks, with many returning to work in a few days; the final contour refines over about 6–12 weeks. Side effects such as swelling, bruising, temporary numbness, firmness or contour irregularity may occur and are explained at consultation.

We predict how the remaining skin and support will behave and — keeping vessels and nerves in mind — set the area and the volume of suction conservatively.

Localized facial fat — at the front cheek or beneath the chin — can blunt the contour and soften the jawline. A tumescent solution is first infiltrated to numb the area and reduce bleeding; through a tiny incision hidden under the chin or inside the mouth, the surgeon passes a fine cannula to suction the targeted fat evenly, refining the contour. A conservative amount is removed to keep the surface smooth, and a compression band afterward helps the skin redrape to the new shape.

How it works

• 01

  Tumescent numbing first

  A tumescent solution is infiltrated to numb the area and reduce bleeding before any fat is suctioned.

• 02

  A fine cannula through a tiny incision

  Through a tiny incision hidden under the chin or inside the mouth, the surgeon passes a fine cannula to suction the targeted fat evenly and refine the contour.

• 03

  Conservative, even removal

  A conservative amount is removed to keep the surface smooth; the procedure suits localized fat with good skin elasticity, so the skin can redrape.

• 04

  Compression helps the skin settle

  A compression band is worn afterward to reduce swelling and help the skin redrape to the new shape. Performed under tumescent local anesthesia, sometimes with light sedation.

1. 01

   Anatomy and function exam

   Consultation, facial assessment and marking

2. 02

   Comparing scope and method

   These options target facial fullness differently — some remove fat, one tightens loose skin — so the right one depends on whether the fullness is fat and how firm the skin is. This is not a ranking.

3. 03

   Surgery and recovery plan

   This is usually a single procedure. Swelling and firmness settle over weeks and the contour refines over about 6–12 weeks. Removed fat cells do not return, but significant weight change can still affect the area. (Results vary by individual.)

What the procedure is like

• Performed under tumescent local anesthesia, sometimes with light sedation; you can usually go home the same day.
• A compression band is worn for a period we advise to reduce swelling and help the skin redrape; incisions are tiny, with fine sutures, if any, typically removed at about 5–7 days.
• Expect swelling and possible bruising and firmness for a few weeks, with many returning to work in a few days; the final contour refines over about 6–12 weeks.
• Side effects such as swelling, bruising, temporary numbness, firmness or contour irregularity may occur and are explained at consultation.

Safety & considerations

Whether facial liposuction suits you is confirmed at consultation. Effects and downtime vary by individual, and side effects may occur.

1. DAY 0

   Surgery day

   Performed under tumescent local anesthesia, sometimes with light sedation; you usually go home the same day wearing a compression band.

2. DAY 1-3

   Swelling & bruising

   Swelling, possible bruising and firmness are usually most noticeable now; the band is worn as advised.

3. DAY 5-7

   Sutures & work

   The incisions are tiny; fine sutures, if any, are typically removed at about 5–7 days, and many people return to work within a few days.

4. WEEK 1-3

   Settling

   Swelling and firmness gradually ease; temporary numbness or hardness in the area can persist for a time.

5. 6-12 WEEKS

   Contour refines

   The final contour refines over about 6–12 weeks. Removed fat cells do not return, though significant weight change can still affect the area. (Results vary by individual.)

Neither is “better” — they work differently and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after we assess your skin.

• Q. Which areas does facial liposuction treat?

  We look at the places where fat collects and blurs the contour, such as under the chin and beneath the jawline. The deep fat inside the cheek is a different matter: removing it carelessly can make the face look older, so we approach it cautiously. Working out which layer of fat is actually causing the problem is where the plan begins.

• Q. Will my skin be left sagging once the fat is removed?

  If skin elasticity has already declined, removing fat alone can leave it that way. That is why we assess your age and your skin condition together and, where needed, plan a treatment for firmness alongside the surgery. How much fat we leave behind also depends on that assessment.

• Q. How long is the recovery, and how does the compression work?

  Swelling and bruising settle over several weeks, and the contour takes a few months to settle into place. In the early stage, keeping up the compression affects both the swelling and the shape, so please follow the period and the method you are given. If you have something scheduled, let us know in advance and we will time it around you.

• Q. Can the surface turn out uneven?

  It can if the fat is taken unevenly, so we work at a consistent layer and remove consistent amounts. Early on it usually feels uneven because of the swelling, and this smooths out as time passes. If it is still noticeable after a few months, we examine the area and discuss how to refine it.

• Q. Can the fat that was removed come back?

  The fat cells we remove do not form again, but the cells that remain can grow larger. In practice that means a significant weight gain can bury the contour once more. This is why managing your weight after surgery matters for protecting the result, and why we discuss the timing of surgery with you if you are planning to lose weight.

• Q. How do I choose a clinic for Facial Liposuction in Gangnam, Seoul?

  Look at the examination and the plan rather than the treatment name. First, what the clinic checks before deciding — at QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, the first thing we look at for this treatment is “Overall facial balance and how the fat is distributed area by area”. Second, whether it explains why it recommends that scope and method, compared with the alternatives. Third, whether it reviews your progress with you when results are expected. Our doctor goes through these three points at consultation before the treatment is decided.

• Q. Where can I get Facial Liposuction in Seoul?

  At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. We are at 3F, 502 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Nonhyeon-dong, Seohee Building), a 4-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon or Sinnonhyeon Station. Call +82-2-514-1650 or use the consultation form on this site to book a doctor’s consultation first.