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Chin Liposuction is a minor procedure that produces a massive transformation to our patients’ facial aesthetic. With jaw-defining and sculpting results, it can reveal a shape to your chin you never thought you had.
This procedure is ideal for those looking to reduce unwanted fat beneath the chin, or dramatically reduce the appearance of a double chin – which is why Submental Liposuction (the formal name for Chin Liposuction,) is often the most popular surgical intervention to explore. It has become an attractive option in our clinic because as a stand-alone procedure it can be performed under local anaesthesia and has less recovery compared to Liposuction on a larger body area. It is also popular because Submental Liposuction is performed by our Founder, Dr Yannis Alexandrides. Dr Yannis is a triple-board certified Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years experience and performs Chin Liposuction using a certain technique that it can offer Neck Lift-like results for his patients.
Chin Liposuction works using a small Liposuction cannula, which is a medical instrument that looks similar to a wand. This instrument is hollow: one end has holes in it, and the other is attached to suction. Once it is placed within the skin, it uses vibration and either water or laser pressure to break apart the fat cells. As the fat cells are broken apart, they become liquified and are then removed from the body using the suction-action employed by the cannula.
Dr Yannis will make an incision just below each earlobe and this helps him to contour the face across the whole jawline and not just the chin. This offers a complete result, where the whole of the mandible bone is taken into consideration to help you achieve the ultimate definition.
Here’s a few things you need to know before considering Face Liposuction.
Chin Liposuction cost in London can vary from clinic to clinic, and our Patient Advisors will give you guide prices when you call us on 0344 692 1111. Our Chin Liposuction cost reflects Dr Yannis’ expertise as a Facial Rejuvenation specialist.
Chin Liposuction is performed under local anaesthesia, but when it is combined with a Facelift or another more extensive procedure, we perform it under general anaesthesia – meaning you’ll be asleep.
A lot of our patients are initially apprehensive about having this surgery under local, as they are awake during the procedure, but we can assure you that you will not feel any discomfort as we will use local anaesthesia to numb the area. Our patients note that during the operation they can feel some sensations, such as pulling on the skin, but these should not be painful. If you feel any discomfort, simply tell Dr Yannis and our Surgical Nurse and they will numb the area more.
We additionally will cover your eyes as this will help you relax, play music, and be talking to you throughout your procedure to make sure you’re ok. When operations are undergone under local, it will feel almost akin to a trip to the dentist rather than to a Plastic Surgery theatre.
What can you eat after Chin Liposuction? A lot of patients want to know this which is why we recommend that after Chin Liposuction, you should try to eat soft foods and liquids; like soups, smoothies, purees, protein shakes – anything that does not promote too much movement of the jaw. Alongside excessive chewing being potentially painful for the first week post-Chin Liposuction, the main reason we advise a soft food diet is to help accelerate your recovery as if your body has to digest hard foods this essentially uses energy that could be spent on healing the chin.
Immediately after Chin Liposuction you’ll be given a chin compression garment, which looks like this:
We recommend wearing this for one-week post-op, and then after that wearing it for a few hours a day or just to sleep in. Compression garments are worn to apply pressure to the skin to reduce swelling and help to reduce soreness, so they are a great tool to use post-Liposuction.
Usually how long you’ll have to wear this for depends on how fast your recovery is, some patients have a great lymphatic system so they may not develop many visible signs of surgery; such as bruising or swelling. Whereas others in the days following may experience both of these signs – which is very common and usually subsides in a week or so, post-op.
Chin Liposuction, however, is generally thought of as a low-recovery surgery, and patients will be able to see an improvement in their chin definition and neck contour once the swelling has gone (which can take around 1-2 weeks).
If you’d like to enhance your result and enjoy the effects of your surgery sooner, we have a range of Non-Surgical Treatments that can further help to tighten the skin and speed up the healing process. Our most popular treatments to have immediately after your Chin Liposuction would be Lymphatic Drainage as this helps to mobilise any excess fluid post-Liposuction.
The primary cause of a double chin is due to general body fat levels, ‘double chins’ can also be caused due to genetically predisposed stubborn fat, a weak bone structure; such as ‘weak chin’ or receding chin), posture, and even ageing (excess skin and fat can sink to the bottom of the jaw, creating a more prominent jowl and chin).
While facial exercises have become popular, there is little evidence to show their effect. Instead, many patients are opting to ‘stretch out’ the area with cleverly injected jaw and chin fillers, elongating or widening the area to ‘draw out’ the appearance of a double chin.
In most cases, however, this is insufficient and Submental Liposuction is advised for a permanent and immediate result.
