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Beyond double chin removal: A deeper value of facial lipo
Your chin anchors your facial profile.
Yet ageing, genetics, or weight fluctuations can deposit stubborn submental fat beneath it, creating a double chin, blurring your jawline, or causing sagging jowls.
This isn’t just cosmetic – it can make you look older than you truly are.
Many people resign themselves to this, unaware that facial contouring surgery with liposuction offers a permanent and effective solution.
Beyond the Double Chin: What Facial Liposuction Addresses
Dr Ivan Puah’s signature procedure - facial liposuction in Singapore targets:
- Submental fullness ("double chin") – even in slim individuals.
- Bulky cheeks that lead to a rounded face shape.
- Sagging jowls that obscure jawline.
Facial liposuction carried out by Dr Ivan Puah isn’t just fat removal around the cheek and double chin area [1]; it’s artistic facial sculpting to restore balance, definition, and a naturally rejuvenated appearance.
MDC-Sculpt®️ Lipo Technique
Forget outdated lipo methods.
Dr Ivan Puah’s proprietary MDC-Sculpt®️ Lipo Technique – developed over two decades of liposuction experience :
- Involves strategic micro-incisions: Short, hidden within natural creases (behind ears, under chin) for virtually invisible scarring after chin lipo.
- A multi-dimensional fat removal: Specially designed cannulas and surgical approach to effectively target fat layers, ensuring comprehensive removal and preventing irregularities.
- Achieves Simultaneous Sculpting & Skin Stimulation: As fat is gently emulsified and removed, Dr Puah meticulously sculpts the underlying tissue. The cannula’s movement strategically stimulates collagen, promoting skin firming during the process.
Twilight Sedation: Safety & Comfort First
Your facial liposuction is performed under gentle twilight sedation at our accredited Day Surgery Centre.
This ensures you remain comfortable and pain-free throughout the 1 to 1.5-hour procedure while avoiding the risks associated with general anaesthesia. You will be deeply relaxed yet breathing independently as our anaesthetist monitors you continuously for undisturbed comfort and safety.
Optimised Recovery: Your Pathway to Swift Healing
Following your procedure, you will receive our comprehensive recovery protocol and a medical-grade facial compression garment.
This garment is designed to reduce swelling, support natural skin retraction, and enhance contour definition while contributing to shorter, more comfortable downtime for our Singapore patients.
Your Journey to a Sculpted Facial Profile: Realistic Expectations
- Immediate: See a visibly slimmer jawline and reduced double chin right after surgery.
- Days 1-7: Manageable swelling, bruising, and minor fluid leakage. Most return to desk work within 1-2 days. Wearing a compression garment 24/7 for the next 8 weeks is essential.
- Weeks 2-4: 60-70% swelling reduction. Contours begin to refine significantly.
- Months 1-3: Progressive skin tightening and definition emerge.
- Months 3-6: Optimal results show as residual swelling fully resolves, revealing your permanently sculpted jawline and facial contours.
After facial liposuction, those specific fat cells are permanently eliminated and will not regenerate.
However, it’s essential to understand that significant weight gain can enlarge remaining fat cells in untreated areas, therefore it is advisable for you to do your part and maintain a stable weight to preserve your new facial contour.
Is Facial Liposuction Your Ideal Solution?
You are likely an excellent fit for facial lipo if:
- You possess good skin elasticity. Your skin’s natural ability to retract is essential for achieving that coveted smooth, firmer contour after fat removal.
- You struggle with localised, diet-resistant fat deposits specifically under the chin, along the jawline, or in the lower cheeks and jowls. These stubborn pockets blur your facial definition despite a healthy lifestyle.
Facial Liposuction FAQs
Will I have loose skin or look "weird" after facial liposuction?
"Weird" results typically stem from inexperienced liposuction doctors causing over-suctioning, under-suctioning, or irregularities with inappropriate techniques.
What's the real cost of double chin liposuction in Singapore?
Your surgery costs typically involve the surgery fees charged by the liposuction doctor, facility charges, anaesthetist fees, miscellaneous such as compression garment, medication, consumables, etc.
Additionally, the charges vary depending on the expertise of the performing doctor, complexity of your surgery, the length of surgery and personalised aftercare.
How painful is recovery from facial lipo?
Discomfort is typically mild to moderate, well-managed with prescribed medication. Most describe it as "soreness" or "tightness," peaking in the first 48 hours, and afterwhich will gradually subside.
Can facial liposuction help with sleep apnea?
While primarily aesthetic, reducing bulky submental fat can marginally improve airway space in some cases where fat is a direct contributor [2].
However, it is NOT a primary treatment for sleep apnea. A comprehensive medical evaluation is essential.
Why Choose Dr Ivan Puah & Amaris B. Clinic for Your Facial Contouring?
- Proprietary Surgical Technique: Dr Ivan Puah’s MDC-Sculpt®️ Lipo is refined for the delicate facial anatomy.
- Artistic Vision: Trained in various liposuction techniques such as Laserlipolysis, Vaser liposuction, syringe liposuction and tumescent lipo, Dr Puah applies a sculptor’s eye to facial fat removal.
- Safety First: Accredited surgical facility, expert anaesthetist collaboration and experience medical & surgical team to attend to your queries and care for you.
- Personalised Journey: From detailed consultation to tailored aftercare supporting your optimal result.
At Amaris B. Clinic, we truly understand the impact of facial liposuction.
Our 20+ years of experience with patients tell us that a persistent double chin or undefined jawline profoundly affects self-esteem.
It’s not vanity when you opt for liposuction, but rather, it’s how we choose to present ourselves to the world.
Permanence & Confidence: The Deeper Value of Facial Liposuction
Facial liposuction offers more than a long-lasting solution for those seeking a more sculpted and defined facial profile. You can achieve permanent fat removal results that face rollers and massages simply cannot deliver.
But the change transcends beyond appearance.
Our patients consistently share their experiences of powerful emotional and improved self-image shifts after treatment.
They feel more confident in professional settings and social gatherings, no longer instinctively avoiding having their picture taken.
Feeling empowered by the reflection that finally aligns with how they truly feel, this renewed vigour for life and self-love often sparks a positive ripple effect, with many embracing healthier lifestyles!