Liposuction is the golden standard for removing unwanted fat and has been used for many years to remove the unwanted fatty appearance of the jowls. Many people are bothered by the curved appearance under the chin and around the neck. Excess fat in this area can often have a negative effect on a person’s overall appearance. With jowl liposuction, the area under the neck and chin can be carefully reshaped. This procedure improves the profile and proportions of the facial features.
For better results, your doctor may recommend additional procedures such as a neck lift or non-invasive treatments to tighten loose skin after liposuction, because while liposuction is ideal for improving the chin and defining the jawline, the procedure does not remove sagging or excess skin.
Double Chin Liposuction Candidates
Double chin liposuction is beneficial for healthy adults where excess fat under the chin has become problematic. Surgeons usually recommend liposuction for patients with excess fat tissue that interferes with healthy and ideal facial contours. At the same time, patients with poor skin elasticity may prefer a neck lift to tighten loose skin.
How is double chin liposuction performed?
Double chin liposuction can be performed under local or general anaesthetic with recovery in just a few days. Small incisions are made in the natural skin folds under the chin (and possibly behind the earlobes).
Double chin liposuction usually takes 30-60 minutes. Submental liposuction involves making three small incisions, about 2 to 3 mm each, in three separate areas of the neck. The fat cells under the chin and neck are safely removed using a small tube called a microcannula. This technique is safe and results in a more contoured jawline with minimal scarring. Patients can have mild swelling and bruising after the procedure. Patients can go home on the day of surgery.
Recovery after double chin liposuction
Recovery from jaw liposuction is approximately one week. As with any invasive procedure, the patient may have some bruising, swelling, tenderness and bleeding. Avoid strenuous physical activity for the best results. Initial results can be seen in about two weeks, and your skin around the jawline will continue to shape for about three months. Final results are usually seen after six months.