Double Chin and Neck Liposuction
Double Chin and Neck Liposuction
Sculpting the Lower Face
The aesthetically ideal chin region has a smooth, lean, chiseled appearance, and a clearly marked transition from the lower face to the neck. Unfortunately, the natural aging process and/or weight gain can cause fat to accumulate in the chin and neck region, creating a distortion of the facial contours in that area and giving the entire face a wider, rounder appearance.
When Diet and Exercise Aren’t Enough
Attempting to eliminate double chin and neck fat through diet and exercise alone can be very difficult, which is why chin or neck liposuction is an effective and rewarding option for many of our Northern VA patients.
This minimally-invasive procedure removes excess fat below the chin, thereby restoring a more youthful and well-defined silhouette to the lower face. It may be combined with skin tightening devices.
Expert Fat Removal for a Sculpted Jawline
Chin and neck liposuction should be performed by an experienced surgeon who can precisely target fat and design a sculpted jawline. This refined procedure is best performed by a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen (Dr. V), who delivers natural, balanced results at The Virginia Institute in Chantilly, VA.
Surgical Day
During your chin and neck liposuction procedure, Dr. V will make small incisions on each side of your jaw (or below your chin) before saturating the fat with a tumescent solution in order to prepare it for removal. She will then use a cannula (surgical instrument in the shape of a small tube) to suction the excess fat from the lower chin, neck, and jaw region.
Following a Chin and Neck Liposuction
After your double chin removal procedure has concluded, your chin and neck area will be wrapped with gauze and you will be given a chin strap and soft cervical collar to reduce swelling and promote proper skin contraction, which helps to facilitate the healing process. The majority of your post-procedural swelling should subside within 3-5 days; however, you will be advised to wear the chin strap and cervical collar for approximately two weeks. Some patients elect to wear high-necked clothing or scarves during the initial recovery period.
Patients seeking to correct aesthetic problems caused by skin laxity (loose, hanging skin) in the chin and neck region (responsible for creating the dreaded "turkey wattle" appearance) may benefit from having their chin liposuction performed as a component of a neck lift surgery. In the context of a neck lift surgery, Dr. V is able to treat skin laxity issues by strengthening the weakened or atrophied neck musculature, and then perform liposuction to sculpt the contours of the neck, jawline, and chin.
Surgical Day
During your chin and neck liposuction procedure, Dr. V will make small incisions on each side of your jaw (or below your chin) before saturating the fat with a tumescent solution in order to prepare it for removal. She will then use a cannula (surgical instrument in the shape of a small tube) to suction the excess fat from the lower chin, neck, and jaw region.
Following a Chin and Neck Liposuction
After your double chin removal procedure has concluded, your chin and neck area will be wrapped with gauze and you will be given a chin strap and soft cervical collar to reduce swelling and promote proper skin contraction, which helps to facilitate the healing process. The majority of your post-procedural swelling should subside within 3-5 days; however, you will be advised to wear the chin strap and cervical collar for approximately two weeks. Some patients elect to wear high-necked clothing or scarves during the initial recovery period.
Patients seeking to correct aesthetic problems caused by skin laxity (loose, hanging skin) in the chin and neck region (responsible for creating the dreaded "turkey wattle" appearance) may benefit from having their chin liposuction performed as a component of a neck lift surgery. In the context of a neck lift surgery, Dr. V is able to treat skin laxity issues by strengthening the weakened or atrophied neck musculature, and then perform liposuction to sculpt the contours of the neck, jawline, and chin.
Surgical Day
During your chin and neck liposuction procedure, Dr. V will make small incisions on each side of your jaw (or below your chin) before saturating the fat with a tumescent solution in order to prepare it for removal. She will then use a cannula (surgical instrument in the shape of a small tube) to suction the excess fat from the lower chin, neck, and jaw region.
Following a Chin and Neck Liposuction
After your double chin removal procedure has concluded, your chin and neck area will be wrapped with gauze and you will be given a chin strap and soft cervical collar to reduce swelling and promote proper skin contraction, which helps to facilitate the healing process. The majority of your post-procedural swelling should subside within 3-5 days; however, you will be advised to wear the chin strap and cervical collar for approximately two weeks. Some patients elect to wear high-necked clothing or scarves during the initial recovery period.
Patients seeking to correct aesthetic problems caused by skin laxity (loose, hanging skin) in the chin and neck region (responsible for creating the dreaded "turkey wattle" appearance) may benefit from having their chin liposuction performed as a component of a neck lift surgery. In the context of a neck lift surgery, Dr. V is able to treat skin laxity issues by strengthening the weakened or atrophied neck musculature, and then perform liposuction to sculpt the contours of the neck, jawline, and chin.
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