Chin liposuction is a common and non-invasive procedure that reduces the submental fat and helps to restore a youthful profile. This process can refine the appearance of your face and remove a double chin to give you a more youthful jawline.
When deciding whether chin liposuction is right for you, the duration of the results and recovery time is an important factor. In this article, we will be discussing how long chin liposuction lasts and different aspects of chin liposuction, including recovery and maintaining results.
Can Fat Return After Liposuction?
A common question that patients ask is whether or not fat will return back to their neck after surgery. The simple answer is no. After liposuction surgery, it is likely that your body will store fat in other areas other than your chin. The process of liposuction removes the fat cells from the body. The number of fat cells tend to be set once you reach puberty. The cells can increase in size as an individual gains weight. Once they are removed, they will not return. Even weight gain will only cause the remaining cells to expand rather than increase in number.
Maintaining a healthy weight can increase the long lasting benefits of liposuction, especially in the face. Gravity, collagen, and weight all contribute to the looseness of your skin. The most effective way to minimize loosening of the skin is to maintain a healthy weight.
When Do You See Results from Chin Lipo?
Seeing results from chin liposuction is seen after 1-2 weeks. Over several weeks the swelling will resolve and reveal the final result. Losing your double chin and the resultant tightening of the skin can create a striking difference, with near permanent changes to your jawline and facial area.
Chin Liposuction Recovery
Recovery from chin liposuction is a short and relatively painless process. Although recovery is different for everyone, most patients feel ready to return to work after only 2-3 days post-op. In many patients, that time period can even be shortened to one day after the procedure. It can take several weeks for the swelling to fully reduce.
While chin-lipo is relatively painless the chin and neck are both sensitive parts of the body. Some patients choose to wear an elastic garment when at home and sleeping for 1-2 weeks postoperatively. This will maximize the contouring of your chin area and the results of your surgery. Additionally wrapping the chin and neck post-op will minimize swelling, making your recovery easier and smoother.
Scarring after chin liposuction is very minimal. The incisions needed for the procedure are all small, and after the full recovery period has passed, they will be barely noticeable.
How to Maintain Liposuction Results
After your surgery, there are certain things you can do to help your liposuction results last longer. By maintaining a healthy lifestyle, your skin will stay tight for longer despite natural changes that will occur with time.
Exercise
Maintaining your post-surgery weight is extremely beneficial to your recovery. While fat cells removed during liposuction will not return, you can still gain weight. Most patients can return to normal activity within 3 days. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and exercising is critical to long-lasting results.
Skin Care
Skin care is important to maintaining the results of your surgery. During the chin liposuction process the skin is tightened around the neck and the jawline. Taking care of your skin through a regular regime will help you uphold the results of the liposuction. Moisturizing, staying hydrated and other forms of skin care can make your skin more elastic. This in turn, will allow your skin to maintain the tightness that it received in surgery.
Hydration
Staying hydrated is beneficial to maintaining your results. Drinking adequate amounts of water can make it easier to stay at your target weight and helps the skin remain elastic. Additionally, staying hydrated improves your metabolism, making it easier for you to maintain weight.
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Located in Tampa, FL, Dr. Dominic Castellano is a double board-certified surgeon that has dedicated his entire career to plastic surgeries of the face and neck to improve his patients’ lives.
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