Is liposuction on the chin dangerous?

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Neck plays an important role in your overall look. For women, a slim neck symbolizes a feminine appearance, but due to aging, weight gain, genetics, etc., fat accumulates under the chin. That is why many women look to methods to liposuction the double chin to have a slimmer face. The question is, is liposuction of the double chin dangerous?

1. What is double chin liposuction?

Chin liposuction (also known as chin liposuction) is a procedure performed to remove unwanted fat deposits from below the chin to give you a slimmer chin with a youthful appearance. than.
Those who have the following characteristics will be suitable for double chin liposuction:
Having "double chin" due to excess fat under the chin. Have a relatively normal weight and can't get rid of excess fat under the chin with changes in diet and exercise. This method is more suitable for those with good elastic skin. If you have loose skin, you should consult directly with your doctor and may need to combine a neck lift to remove excess skin.

2. How is double chin liposuction performed? To assess the dangers of chin liposuction, we will first understand how the procedure is performed.
2.1. Preparation before chin liposuction To be safe, before chin liposuction, you should adhere to the following requirements:
One week before chin liposuction: Stop aspirin-containing products/medications to reduce bleeding risk. Do not smoke or use nicotine patches for at least two weeks (and preferably 4 weeks) before surgery and 4 weeks after surgery. Because nicotine in cigarettes slows down the wound healing process.
2.2. Double Chin Liposuction The chin liposuction procedure is performed to remove subcutaneous fat under the chin area. This is a fairly simple, minimally invasive procedure, with only small incisions made in the patient's chin. The specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: First, the doctor marks the excess fat below your chin. Step 2: The doctor anesthetizes the expected incision sites with a local anesthetic (lidocaine). Step 3: The doctor will make a small incision (about 4mm) under the chin to bring the liposuction tube (3mm in diameter) to the position to be suctioned. A local anesthetic and additional saline may also be injected into the marked fat area with this tube. Step 4: Liposuction. The liposuction tube is connected to the vacuum machine to remove excess fat at the marked locations. Step 5: The doctor closes the incision with 1-2 stitches. In most cases, chin liposuction can be completed in about an hour and you can go home right after. Depending on each person's location, most of you will fully recover in about 3 - 5 days after chin liposuction.
To make the recovery process easier, you should elevate your head for two weeks after liposuction, take pain relievers as advised by your doctor. Do not self-medicate with aspirin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, or any other medicine that can cause bleeding. You can apply ice as directed by your doctor to reduce inflammation.
Chin shaping belt must be worn 24/24 for the first 2 weeks and maintained 10 hours/day until fully recovered.
Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for at least two weeks after surgery.

3. Is liposuction on the chin dangerous? Chin liposuction is dangerous or not is always a concern for women before deciding to perform the procedure. As with any procedure, there are some problems you may experience after double chin liposuction such as:
Bleeding / oozing : Usually a small amount of blood and fluid will be seen from the puncture site. liposuction for the first few days after the procedure. Bruising: This is a very common side effect of subcutaneous liposuction. Most bruises will heal in about 2 to 3 weeks. The bruise will turn from purple to yellow/green as it begins to disappear. Swelling: Swelling can be experienced for several weeks and sometimes months depending on your rest. Itching: At the incision site is normal for several days. It's normal to feel pain, tightness, and fatigue for a few days to weeks after surgery as your body recovers. Changes in skin sensation: There is often a feeling of numbness under the chin after liposuction. This is temporary and goes away with time. As such, the problems after liposuction surgery are usually mild and you will quickly recover without scarring if you take good care and rest according to the doctor's instructions.
However, some very rare complications but still noted in the chin liposuction reports are the risk of facial paralysis, nerve damage or bilateral chin asymmetry. In addition to your pre-procedure health condition, the operating room facilities and the skill of the doctor are an important factor determining the success of this technique. The double chin liposuction procedure is considered safe and effective, using only local anesthesia and small incisions. Therefore, there are no risks associated with more invasive surgeries or general anesthesia.
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