Many people avoid a profile picture. Or a frontal blow with an attempt so that the chin “reaches” or meets the end of the neck. These angles are not only unflattering unless your features are perfect, they also show layers of skin that aren’t supposed to be there.
The chin is supposed to touch the neck, right? Instead, there would be, like the back of a road, one or two (or even more!) layers of skin that have been called “double chins.” How can several layers under the chin be called “double”?
These bumps are left behind by skin elasticity after drastic weight loss, or developed by skin elasticity that comes with age and aging. But not everything is hopeless. You can always go to your neighborhood plastic surgeon and have chin liposuction done.
So what is chin liposuction?
It is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed through small incisions in the chin and below the ears after, of course, an injection of local anesthetic in or around the neck.
There are surgeons who choose to inject the anesthetic into the oral cavity, but this is a delicate procedure and you would need a highly skilled surgeon to do it. A small cannula is inserted into the chin to suck out unnecessary fat.
The cannula would emit high-frequency oscillations and these would dissolve the fat cells and then be sucked out by a vacuum-like device. This 45 minute to one hour operation is fast and safe.
A recent chin liposuction technique uses laser instead of cannula. The laser releases energy by vaporizing fat cells, the process of which causes a tightening of the surrounding skin. However, this method is not effective for large accumulations of fat. Generally safe, the procedure has contraindications for patients with diabetes or kidney, liver, and blood problems.
Both cannula liposuction and laser chin liposuction are outpatient procedures and will be completed in 30 to 60 minutes.
Is chin liposuction for you?
Having this surgery will result in a general sense of well-being. However, like any other surgical procedure, it is best to have a detailed discussion with your chosen surgeon for a realistic scenario and expectations.
You should be honest with your doctor about any other medications you are taking; some medications may prevent normal bleeding or clotting. Smoking should be avoided; people with diabetes need to monitor their blood sugar levels.
This procedure can be administered in young and mature patients. Young patients are ideal for their skin to firm up faster after the operation.
Chin liposuction enhances the contours of your profile. Chin augmentation, on the other hand, is a procedure in which silicone, Teflon, or Dacron implants are inserted into the chin. Combined with liposuction, this procedure further balances facial features.
Better consult your surgeon regarding the right surgery for your needs.
During the Procedure
Local or general anesthesia may be administered for chin liposuction. Local anesthesia can also be given through an IV to make you more relaxed or calm during the procedure.
Recovery
The operation will leave your chin slightly swollen for a couple of days, this will subside in about a week. You can expect some discomfort, sharp pain, burning or tingling, so your doctor will prescribe pain relievers for pain and swelling.
Solid food is prohibited after the operation. Chewing will be difficult at first. If your procedure included incisions inside the mouth, avoid raw foods, as these put you at risk of possible bacterial infections.
At the same time, you will need to rinse your mouth with oral antiseptics several times a day. Follow-up is necessary, for which you should see your doctor again. Any stitches will be removed in 5 days to a week.
Daily baths are allowed, but no physically strenuous activities are allowed for three weeks after the procedure. To make the scar less obvious, avoid direct sunlight for 6 months to a year after the operation.
costs
This is a cosmetic procedure, so it is removed from your health insurance coverage. Costs can vary depending on the location of the surgery, the amount of fat to be removed, and the technique to be used, and will range from $1,500 to $3,000.
