Experts note that facial fat layers, from the surface inward, consist of skin, buccal fat pads,submandibular gland, masseter muscle, and buccal mucosa. Beneath the submandibular gland and within the masseter muscle, portions of the trigeminal nerve and facial nerve fibers traverse, governing facial sensation and movement. The submandibular duct passes through the masseter muscle and opens into the buccal mucosa.
Postoperative care instructions for facial liposuction include:
1. Avoid getting the surgical area wet for 7 days post-surgery.
2. Maintain cleanliness of the surgical site to prevent infection. If scabs or secretions form on the wound, gently wipe with sterile saline solution.
3. Apply pressure bandages or ice packs to the local wound to effectively reduce swelling.
4. Rest in a quiet, comfortable environment. Maintain fresh air circulation indoors. Increase protein intake and consume ample fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins.
5. Some discomfort may be felt on the day of surgery, gradually diminishing over time. Avoid taking painkillers, as aspirin-based medications may increase bleeding at the incision site, causing unnecessary complications.
7. Strictly follow the doctor's instructions for medication and follow-up appointments.
Contraindications for Facial Liposuction:
1. Patients with mental disorders or psychological issues who lack realistic expectations about their physical condition and pursue unrealistic goals; those with severe scarring tendencies or abnormal blood clotting mechanisms should inform the doctor beforehand.
2. Patients with bleeding disorders, hypertension, or active/progressive diseases affecting vital organs (heart, lungs, liver, kidneys), uncontrolled diabetes, or infectious diseases.
3. Women during menstruation, pregnancy, or lactation, due to medication effects and coagulation issues that may affect the fetus or cause excessive bleeding during surgery.
4. Inform the surgeon if you have a documented allergy to local anesthetics or resistance to anesthetics from previous surgeries.
5. Individuals with facial paralysis causing incomplete eyelid closure should seek treatment before surgery. Those with infectious diseases, psychiatric disorders, psychological instability, or mental health concerns.
6. Exercise caution with patients holding unrealistically high expectations for surgical outcomes, as procedures may not achieve ideal results.