Chin liposuction is now an alternative to face lifts and tucks and is a quick, easy process done under local anaesthetic. This therefore produces less blood and trauma to the skin therefore the recovery period is far quicker.
If you want a double chin reducing, chin liposuction is a very good operation to have as the effects are noticeable soon after (as little as a week). This is because the incision is made below the jaw line and with very slight scarring after such a quick operation. Although only a small amount of fat can be removed it is typically enough to make a dramatic difference to the appearance of the chin
Be careful of the surgeon you choose for the operation, if they advertise on the Internet or television and offer set prices it could be risky. You must always check out their credentials, premises and references before embarking on surgery.
Chin liposuction : Quick Recovery?
Due to the quick and easy procedure most patients can return to work the next day. ‘Weekend neck lifts’ are those which involve chin liposuction procedures on a Friday allowing healing over the weekend. The results of a neck lift do not create such a radical change as would be achieved with combined procedures.
Qualified surgeons will be able to advise you whether or not chin liposuction is likely to create the desired effect, though it is important to consult with expert head and neck surgeons visible repercussions are more common in chin liposuction.
Following the chin liposuction you will have to wear an elastic device to tighten the skin. Although if the operation removed a lot of fat (or skin as aged or stretched) there might be an excess of skin and so an additional skin tuck will be needed.
Like nearly all cosmetic procedures, insurance will not cover the cost for chin liposuction. Cosmetic procedures are costly so whether a loan is taken out or savings are used, serious consideration must be given. Some tax deduction advantages may be allowable on an individual basis, but patients should consult IRS Publication 502 for further information.