Double Chin Reduction

DOUBLE CHIN REDUCTION

Excess submental fat is commonly referred to as a “double chin”. Double chin reduction surgery depends on one’s skin quality and desired effects.

Adults aged 20 to 50 who have more elasticity in their skin can get this neck liposuction. Several factors like weight gain, genetics, aging, and platysmal bands all contribute to double chin formation. The surgery removes excess fat. Neck lift surgery corrects double chin, and sagged, loosened skin on the face. The Double chin reduction surgery helps sculpt, remove excess fat, and smoothen the skin.

 

Who is the candidate for this procedure?

• Anyone with excess sagging skin.
• Loose skin under the chin to be removed.

 

Types of double chin fat removal options,

There are different types of double chin reduction surgeries. At Creas Aesthetic Center, we recommend surgery after understanding your requirements.

• Cool sculpting – Also known as Cryopolysis, this treatment is a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment for unwanted fat.
• Kybella injections – This uses the natural body enzyme deoxycholic acid that dissolves fat. Might require a number of injections based on your fat content.
• Liposuction – Mild, invasive surgery that makes small incisions wherein fat is removed under local anesthetic. Ultrasonic liposuction is also available wherein it removes fat and firms the skin, to achieve beautiful results.

 

How is the procedure done?

Double Chin Fat Removal Surgery is mostly performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon cleans and prepares the skin. Then incisions are made around the ear and hairline. Then the excess fat is removed, skin is trimmed, and contoured. The excess fat is removed using the liposuction procedure and then after the procedure, the incisions are closed using sutures or skin glue. The sutures are invisible and lie beneath the hairline.

 

Post-operative care,

• Post the double chin reduction procedure, you may experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort in the neck and chin.
• In this case, we use drainage tubes to manage swelling. These tubes are removed after a day or two.
• Keep your head always elevated above the heart. Make sure that you don’t turn your neck all of a sudden. Give enough rest to your neck and don’t move frequently.
• You can resume your normal course of activities in a week or two.
• You may take up light exercises and mild walking. We recommend our patients to avoid strenuous exercises and heavy physical activities for a month or two.
• Recovery is quicker and easier in chin tuck than with neck lift.

So, the recovery and procedure entirely depend on the type of double chin reduction surgery.

 

When to contact during an emergency?

1. Increasing pain in the region
2. Increasing swelling in the region
3. Excessive bruising
4. Fever and redness in the region