Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgery: Face & Neck Plastic Surgery
Chin Liposuction And Tightening
For those concerned with extra fat or drooping tissue under the chin, it’s important to know that spot reducing fatty deposits is impossible through exercise and diet. Chin liposuction, however, is a minimally-invasive procedure that can selectively remove fat from under the chin, tighten a sagging chin, remove a double chin, and restore the jaw line to a more fit and youthful shape.
Chin Liposuction Procedure
Chin liposuction is one of the least invasive plastic surgery procedures—the recovery period is short and the actual chin liposuction surgery lasts less than an hour. The results of this hour-long procedure, however, well surpass any diet or workout plan, delivering quick and individually-tailored results.
Dr. Sinha performs chin liposuction surgery in a licensed ambulatory surgical center adjacent to his Atlanta office. After the patient receives anesthesia, Dr. Sinha makes a small incision in the chin, then lifts underlying skin tissue, and uses a cannula (suction device) to remove the extra fat that’s causing the jowls or a double chin. If needed, Dr. Sinha can further tighten a sagging chin by repeating this process from additional angles.
Chin Liposuction Recovery
The chin will initially take a sagging, swollen look immediately after surgery; this will subside within two weeks, leaving a tightened, more attractive jaw area that bears no sign of a double chin. To ease swelling post-surgery, Dr. Sinha recommends head elevation. If needed, Dr. Sinha will prescribe pain medication for soreness.
Sutures from the small external incision hidden underneath the chin are removed five to seven days after the chin liposuction procedure. Dr. Sinha may request an additional follow-up appointment with the patient, and may ask that the patient avoid heavy exercise for two weeks after chin liposuction surgery.
Atlanta Institute for Facial Aesthetic Surgery prepares all patients for optimal recovery from chin liposuction and other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. In the case of chin lipo, Dr. Sinha’s patients are well educated on the use of antiseptic rinses, foods to avoid, and chin massage techniques to facilitate the recovery process.
Making a Decision
The decision to proceed with Chin liposuction or chin tightening surgery requires planning. As with the other plastic surgery procedures offered at Atlanta Institute for Facial Aesthetic Surgery, Dr. Sinha offers a thorough consultation to those considering chin tightening and liposuction.
Consultations provide patients with education, individualized procedure recommendations in line with personal medical history, computer imaging to communicate results visually, and assistance with the financial investment of chin liposuction. We also use consultations to prepare patients for a smooth post-surgery recovery.
A consultation can determine whether chin liposuction, a neck lift, chin implants, Thermage (non-invasive chin tightening) or another cosmetic plastic surgery procedure best suits your needs. You may be bothered on a daily basis by a double chin, or perhaps you are simply curious to see how this procedure could benefit your facial profile. Either way, you are an ideal candidate for consultation. Please contact us to find out if chin liposuction is the solution you’ve been looking for.