When the extra fat beneath your chin is removed, the line of your jaw and neck looks cleaner. You catch yourself in the mirror and feel a little lighter, a little more refreshed.
Not everyone needs this procedure, and that is perfectly fine. Here is a way to picture whether you might be a good fit. A face-to-face consultation with your surgeon is where the real answer becomes clear.
Everything begins with an examination and consultation. A specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, who is also the same person who will operate on you, will assess your general health, the amount of extra fat under your chin and in other areas of your body, and the condition of your skin.
Before surgery, you will have routine tests and be examined by an anesthesiologist. One thing to keep in mind: stop taking any medicines that contain Aspirin for 10 days before surgery. This careful pre-anesthesia check helps lower the risks that can come with local or general anesthesia.
In most cases, you have local anesthesia, which means only the area under your chin is numbed and you stay awake. Some cases call for general anesthesia, when you are having other combined procedures that require it.
During surgery, your surgeon makes a few very small incisions under your chin and removes the extra fat through them. The procedure usually takes about 30 minutes, or longer if other procedures are done at the same time. The small incisions are closed with absorbable sutures, the kind that dissolve on their own, so you do not have to come back to have them removed. You usually go home the same day.
This procedure is meant to refine the line of your chin and neck by removing extra fat. So you know what to expect, here are a few things it does not aim to do.
Recovery after under-chin liposuction is usually gentle, but it still takes a little time and patience. The milestones below are rough estimates. Every body is different, and if you have combined procedures, your progress may be slower.
Liposuction done by the right principles usually goes smoothly, but like any surgery, it still carries risks. You should understand these clearly before you decide.
At The Gioi Dep, liposuction is performed by a specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery who has been trained in this technique, and it is carried out in a hospital licensed for aesthetic surgery. These are two conditions tied directly to your safety, not minor details.
The person who examines and advises you is also the one who operates on you, so what the two of you discuss about your general health, the amount of fat, and the condition of your skin goes straight into the plan. Before surgery, you have a careful pre-anesthesia assessment by an anesthesiologist, a step that helps lower the risks that can arise during anesthesia.
You will be given pain medicine during the early days, usually for about 3 days. How much discomfort you feel depends on you and on whether you have other combined procedures.
Many people return to their normal activities and work as soon as the next day, depending on the nature of your job and any procedures that may have been done together.
Your surgeon makes only a few very small incisions to remove the fat, closed with absorbable sutures, so you do not need to come back to have them removed. The incisions are covered with small strips of dressing and changed after about 2 days.
You usually go home the same day as the procedure.
Usually about 30 minutes, or longer if you have other procedures done at the same time.
In most cases you have local anesthesia. Some cases call for general anesthesia, when you are having other combined procedures that require it.
The first few days may still bring mild swelling and bruising. The final result is usually assessed after about 2 to 3 weeks.
This procedure is for people aged 18 or older who have extra fat under the chin. What matters more than your age is your general health, which your surgeon will assess during the consultation.
The goal is to make the area under your chin cleaner and more in balance with your face. Results vary from person to person and depend on the amount of fat and the condition of your skin.
In that case, liposuction alone may not be enough. Depending on your situation, your surgeon may discuss combined procedures such as removal of excess skin under the chin and neck, or a face and neck lift.
Book a consultation to find out if this is right for you.
The content on this page is for reference only and does not replace a direct examination and consultation with a specialist physician. Surgical outcomes vary from person to person.