Sources, scope and privacy
Understanding facial liposuction starts with distinguishing the tissue being treated and the intended change. General procedure information cannot establish an individual diagnosis or surgical plan.
Written by the Face Lipo Korea editorial team from the sources listed on each page. Last updated: .
Scope
The subject is surgical liposuction of the cheeks, jowls and jawline. Buccal fat removal and submental liposuction are distinguished by tissue and location. Suction and lifting are discussed as actions with different purposes. [1][2]
Checking the evidence
Medical references are checked against PubMed records and linked from numbered citations. Differences in study populations and methods are retained when interpreting findings. Professional and official patient information includes the date it was checked.
Procedure availability, the operating clinician, treatment areas, anesthesia and follow-up require direct confirmation from the receiving practice. An external link is not confirmation that a particular operation is offered.
For a clinical availability inquiry, contact a procedure availability inquiry service and ask whether the specific operation is offered.
Privacy
Keep medical history, facial photographs and identity documents out of public text or spaces visible to third parties. Before sending information through an external website, check the recipient and its privacy information.
Ask the recipient where submitted material is stored, who can view it and how deletion requests are handled. Separate information needed to book an appointment from a medical discussion. If photographs are requested, establish their intended use before sending them.
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Reporting a correction
Collect the affected URL, heading, disputed sentence and a source that helps verify it. Personal medical records or photographs are not needed. Use a publicly provided contact channel when one is available, and distinguish a factual correction from a request for medical advice.
References
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Bibliographic records retrieved from PubMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Gu T, Zhang X, Yu P, et al. "Subzone-Counting" Method in Asian Facial Liposuction: A Retrospective Study. J Craniofac Surg. 2023;34(8):2514-2517.
Moura LB, Spin JR, Spin-Neto R, et al. Buccal fat pad removal to improve facial aesthetics: an established technique? Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2018;23(4):e478-e484.