Submental liposuction under local anesthesia - About 695 patients

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Dermatology
• Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

• Facial rejuvenation increasingly utilizes non-invasive treatments.
• Few treatments effectively reduce submental tissue volume.
• Submental liposuction is not typically classified as non-invasive.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate submental liposuction as a minimally invasive facial rejuvenation technique.
• To assess the efficacy and complication profile of submental liposuction.
• To advocate for considering submental liposuction as a non-invasive option.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective review of 695 patients operated by the first author.
• Procedures performed under local anesthesia between October 2020 and August 2022.

Main Results:

• High patient volume (over 600 cases) with minimal complications.
• The primary complication is irregularity, manageable with massage and ultrasound therapy.

Conclusions:

• Submental liposuction demonstrates significant efficiency in facial rejuvenation.
• Low complication rates and high efficacy support its consideration as a non-invasive treatment option.
• The procedure offers a favorable risk-benefit profile for patients seeking volume reduction.