Who is chin liposuction suitable for?
Chin liposuction is suitable for someone who has excess fat under the chin, causing the jawline to appear soft and the neck to continue straight to the tip of the chin. You can test for excess fat by looking at the side profile in a mirror and grasping it with a tweezers grip under the chin: if 1–1.5 centimeters of tissue remains between your fingers, liposuction can help eliminate the problem.
What results can be achieved with the treatment?
Localized fat deposits can be removed with chin liposuction. If the skin also requires tightening, the procedure can be combined with laser fiber treatment of the subcutaneous tissue (Lipolas laserlift). It should be noted that the procedure is not necessarily sufficient if the skin is very loose and stretched. Therefore, our surgeon will make an assessment during the consultation of which treatment is most effective for the condition in question. It should be noted that liposuction also does not modify the bony structure of the jaw and therefore the shape of the jaw. The shape of the jaw can be corrected with fillers, implants or fat transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prepare for the procedure?
Weeks before the procedure:
· During the consultation with our surgeon, your health and suitability for the procedure will be assessed. Discuss your wishes and expectations with the surgeon. You may be asked to undergo various laboratory tests and other examinations to confirm your health. Discuss with the surgeon about the medications and nutritional supplements you are taking. Certain medications (e.g. blood thinners, aspirin, ibuprofen), and some nutritional supplements (e.g. omega) may increase the risk of bleeding. Their use should be discontinued according to the surgeon’s instructions.
· Smoking impairs blood circulation, slows down wound healing and increases the risk of infection. We recommend that you stop smoking at least 4 weeks before the procedure and continue to be smoke-free after the procedure.
· Eat a varied and healthy diet and exercise regularly. Good general fitness promotes recovery.
On the day of the procedure:
· Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours before the procedure, as alcohol can increase the risk of bleeding.
· Choose loose, comfortable clothing that is easy to put on and take off.
· Take the medications your surgeon has instructed you to take in the morning.
· If you are given sedatives, you will not be able to drive yourself. So arrange a ride home.
How does the procedure proceed?
During the consultation, you will be given time for the procedure. Arrive punctually. A nurse will meet you and go through the procedure with you. If necessary, you will be given sedative premedication and pain medication, and you will be prepared for the procedure.
Liposuction of the chin area is performed under local anesthesia through 1-3 small punctures. The procedure is quite painless.
After the procedure, you will be able to recover in peace in the aftercare room, where the operating room nurse will go through the aftercare instructions with you and schedule a check-up appointment.
What are the aftercare instructions?
It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions after surgery. The surgical area is usually covered with wound dressings, which are kept in place according to your doctor’s instructions. Minor pain may occur, and you can take painkillers if necessary. Keep the treated area clean by washing your hands carefully before touching the area. You can usually take a shower after 1–2 days, but avoid rubbing and pat the area dry. Saunas, swimming and sports should be avoided until the wound has healed, which is about 1–2 weeks.
After surgery, recovery and the disappearance of bruising and swelling can be accelerated with lymphatic massage. After surgery, taping and/or compression textiles are used for about a week, day and night, and if necessary, longer in the evening and at night. You will receive more detailed instructions from your surgeon. Bruising and swelling disappear within a few weeks, but it may take up to a few months for the subcutaneous scar to soften.
Contact a doctor if the wound starts to become red, swollen, hot, or oozes pus, or if the pain gets worse or is not relieved by painkillers.
