Sort facts about double chin surgery
If you are seeking solutions to eliminate a double chin, a plastic surgeon may suggest neck liposuction, neck lift surgery, or a combination of the two. Rather than a single procedure, there are various approaches available for removing excess fat and tightening the neck skin to achieve a more defined and firmer chin and neck area. Here’s what you should know about double chin surgery and alternative, less invasive options.
What is double chin surgery?
The neck often shows signs of aging early, and some individuals are prone to accumulating fat below the chin. Excess fat and loose skin can impact the jaw and facial appearance. While various treatments can lessen the appearance of a double chin, individuals with less elastic and saggy skin may not be suitable candidates for liposuction or submentoplasty. In such cases, a neck lift is typically recommended by doctors.
A plastic surgeon can correct a double chin using any of the following procedures:
- Chin liposuction. This procedure removes excess fat from under the chin.
- Submentoplasty. This surgery combines chin liposuction and smaller incisions under the chin to tighten muscles.
- Neck lift. This surgery, called lower rhytidectomy, involves removing excess skin or tightening the neck skin muscles to give the face a more contoured appearance.
How does double chin surgery work?
Chin liposuction involves the insertion of a cannula into various parts of the chin to remove targeted amounts of fat through gentle suction. This results in a more even and smoother profile with reduced chin fat. Submentoplasty, on the other hand, includes making incisions beneath the chin and utilizing neck liposuction. In a neck lift procedure, excess skin is removed, neck muscles are tightened, and incisions are made behind the ear and sometimes beneath the chin.
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About treatment
- Double chin surgery recommendations are based on your skin quality and desired effects.
- People aged 20 to 40 who have more elastic skin may benefit from neck liposuction. This procedure removes excess fat, but it won’t improve skin quality.
- Neck lift surgery can correct a double chin, as well as sagging or loose skin on the neck.
- Submentoplasty is a surgical approach that’s somewhere in the middle of these two and involves liposuction and small incisions under the chin. Some doctors call it a “mini” neck lift.
- Sometimes, doctors perform a neck liposuction and a neck lift together. They may also suggest these procedures along with a facelift or chin augmentation.
Safety
- Dr. Hong performs chin liposuction, submentoplasty and neck lift under local anesthesia with sedation.
- Side effects can include swelling, bruising, loss of facial sensitivity, pigmentation changes to the skin, infection, and facial asymmetry.
Convenience: what is the downtime
- Most people can return to work within one to two weeks.
- A person can usually return to normal activities faster with liposuction compared to a more invasive neck lift.
Embrace Your Facial Transformation with Fresh Clinic:
At Fresh Clinic, you can achieve your desired aesthetic goals by undergoing liposuction and fat grafting procedures for a slimmer and more sculpted facial appearance. Our experienced surgeon, Dr. Hong, specializes in face and body contouring surgeries and can provide personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique facial contours and aspirations. Say goodbye to concerns like chubby cheeks, double chin, and unbalanced facial fat distribution, and hello to a rejuvenated and confident look. Embrace the transformative potential of facial contouring and unlock a refined and harmonious facial profile.
