Chin Liposuction

Overview

What is chin liposuction?

Chin liposuction is a form of plastic surgery that is sometimes chosen instead of a full face lift. Like all plastic surgery, it is an elective procedure designed to alter the physical appearance of a patient.

While liposuction can be performed on many sections of the body, chin liposuction primarily focuses on the area beneath the chin. Chin liposuction is most frequently sought by those who have an amount of fat in the area beneath their chin and hanging below the jaw, a condition sometimes referred to as “double chin.”

A plastic surgeon uses a tube called a cannula to suction out the unwanted fat. The incisions used for this procedure are relatively small, and only local anesthesia is needed. After surgery and healing time, patients see a firmer appearance in their profiles, with tighter-looking skin under the neck.

Are you a candidate?

You might be an ideal candidate for chin liposuction if you:

• Are in good overall health and within your ideal weight.
• Have no medical conditions that could interfere with healing.
• Have excess fat on your neck and jawline.
• Have firm elastic skin and good muscle tone.
• Do not smoke

Chin liposuction procedure

The surgeon will usually provide a comprehensive checklist for patients to follow before the procedure. This will include a list of medications that may or may not be taken. For example, certain drugs will interfere with the body’s ability to control bleeding, and should not be taken before a surgical procedure.

During surgery, the plastic surgeon injects a solution of lidocaine, which numbs the area, and a vasoconstrictor, such as epinephrine, into the fat. This solution reduces both pain and bleeding.

After making two small incisions, the surgeon then inserts a cannula into the incisions, using it to suction out the fat and the fluid.

Because no general anesthesia is used, recovery time is shorter than with more invasive procedures. Patients do not need to stay overnight for this procedure.

Safety information

As with any surgery, some complications may arise. Patients should monitor the incision site and call the surgeon if there are signs of infection, increases in swelling or pain, fever, or other symptoms that seem out of the ordinary. Side effects from this surgery are not common, due to the small size of the incisions and the low volume of fat removed.

Recovery time

Patients can expect to experience swelling, bruising, or discomfort for the first four to six weeks.

Patients may need to wear a chin compression garment for the first two weeks. This will help reduce swelling.

Most patients can get back to work and daily routines after a few weeks.

When will you see results?

Most patients start to see their final results between one to three months.

Cost of chin liposuction

The average price of chin liposuction surgery is around $2,000 -$3,000. This amount can vary from doctor or where you are located. Are you interested in the cost for other areas of your body?

Find out the average liposuction cost for each part of your body.

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