Double chin is also known as Submental fat which is presence of extra fat in under Chin region.
It can be associated with genetics, ageing, weight gain, alcohol and diet.
Submental fat is accumulated under chin region and causes diminishing of jaw line marking area more convex rather than concave.
The bloated appearance of region under chin along with ageing contribute to weak lower jaw or chin.
It is not uncommon that Double chin can be present in thin individuals. Excercise surely helps in getting in shape but possess a problem in treating double chin and does not work.
As fat in under chin area is stubborn and is presented over and under platysma muscle which needs to be treated surgically.
Double chin is treated either with non surgical and surgical methods:
- Non Surgical Double Chin Reduction using Deoxycholic Acid
- Injectable such as Deoxycholic acid targets and destroys fat cells.
- Deoxycholic acid is injected directly into the fat cells and works in small area.
- Deoxycholic acid can not treat large area and may require multiple sitting for some improvement keeping in mind about realistic expectations.
Chin Liposuction also known as Double chin liposuction, Submental liposuction, submental lipectomy and neck liposuction is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that removes fat through a cannula (thin tube).
Chin liposuction can bae performed comfortably under local anesthesia.
A small incision of around 3mm is made under chin or below ear.
Through this site, a cannula or tube with vacuum suction is entered into fat layers which helps in removal of fat and shaping chin and jaw.
It removes more significant amounts of fat than any nonsurgical option, so you can have a noticeable difference in your profile.
Under Chin liposuction might be a good choice for you if there is a stubborn fat under your chin and neck.
However, if you are looking for a more strong jawline or chin shape, you might consider additional procedures like :
- Chin Augmentation or Genioplasty
- Chin Implants
- Neck Lift
- Facelift or Mini Facelift
- Buccal Pad of Fat Removal
Time is proportional to amount area for liposuction, on an average amount of chin liposuction procedure could last 30 to 45 mins.
Recovery is generally pleasant without much discomfort and might require 3 to 5 days off from work.
It is advised to wear a compression bandage at night for around 1 to 2 weeks.
Chin liposuction tends to have impressive and consistent results. You may see some results right after the surgery, but expect it to take a few months for your new jawline to emerge.
There could be a sagging of skin after the surgery in few, which mean that your skin has a low elasticity, or isn’t healing effectively.
In such case, you may want to talk to your surgeon about a follow-up surgery, such as a face lift, neck lift etc.
Chin liposuction are relatively a safe procedure when performed by Board Certified Surgeon.
Skin with reduced tone and elasticity can cause skin to appear puckered due even or uneven fat removal which can with treated with fat grafting.
Results from under Chin liposuction can last many years as usually new fat cells do not develop among adults though aging process never stops.
If you are looking for Double Chin Treatment, you may consider Facial Cosmetic Surgery.
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Double Chin Removal Treatment in Delhi NCR region