Worried about having a glaringly obvious chin liposuction scar after surgery?
We have good news.
Overall, post op chin liposuction scar visibility is extremely low. Furthermore, after about a week, once chin liposuction bruising and swelling has significantly diminished, you’ll hardly be able to see the incision site at all.
Below, we’ll talk more about the after liposuction chin scar appearance you can expect, plus tips for minimizing your scar even more following recovery. First, though, let’s go over the chin liposuction procedure in general.
What Is Double Chin Liposuction?
Double chin liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure that removes unwanted fat from the chin, neck, and jaw area. If you have excess fat in these areas — often due to weight loss, genetics, or aging — chin liposuction can help reduce this fat just as liposuction on the abdomen can give you a slimmer waistline.
Healing From Chin Liposuction
Chin liposuction recovery is almost always short and pain-free. While you may have some mild soreness (which can be taken care of with prescription pain medication when necessary), most patients find the toughest part of the chin liposuction healing process to be the bruising and swelling and needing to wear a double chin surgery compression garment.
Both swelling and chin liposuction bruising can be significant over the first few days. Sometimes, bruising may travel down the neck to the chest as well. Fortunately, both of these symptoms should start to subside after a week.
At this point, many patients feel more comfortable seeing family and friends — even though you are of course welcome to do this at any time. As stated above, this surgery’s recovery is quite easy, especially when compared with other procedures such as tummy tuck surgery or breast reduction surgery. Therefore, you can go back to most normal activities almost right away. It’s the way you look, instead, which may keep you home for a time.
Is a Double Chin Liposuction Scar Noticeable?
Actually, the great thing about a chin liposuction scar is that it is hardly noticeable.
First of all, most chin liposuction procedures only require one tiny incision. Second, this is not an incision that is located in a noticeable location. Rather, it will be made directly beneath the point of your chin.
While this may seem like a noticeable spot as it’s close to your face, it’s actually a place that hardly anyone ever sees — even you. Additionally, here, a lot of people already have scars, or they have a slight indentation or crease that is a natural part of their anatomy. For men, stubble or a beard easily hide the scar as well.
Finally, chin liposuction incisions are so small that they tend to heal to an almost invisible state. It is typically very difficult to see a chin and neck lipo incision site once it has healed, faded, and flattened out.
How to Minimize Chin Liposuction Scars
Despite the fact that most chin lipo scars are very hard to see, it is true that there is still scar tissue there. Furthermore, all patients are different, so some people may simply have a more noticeable chin lipo scar than others (often, it comes down to how you typically scar and what your skin type and skin quality are).
Therefore, if, as you’re healing, your chin lipo scar heals raised or pigmented or is still more noticeable than you’d like, here are some things you can do to minimize its appearance.
- Wear your compression garment as instructed.
- Do not stretch or strain your neck area during recovery.
- Stay out of direct sunlight. UV rays exacerbate scar appearance.
- Use silicone gels to reduce the visibility of incision sites.
- Use massage to assist with lumpy scar tissue. Just be sure to check with your surgeon first.
FAQ: Double Chin Liposuction Scars
Can you add chin liposuction to other liposuction procedures?
Yes, we often tack on chin liposuction to other lipo procedures. For example, if you’re having belly fat removed or getting a breast augmentation or other cosmetic surgery, we can certainly add on double chin liposuction.
Which celebrities have undergone double chin liposuction?
It’s not always possible to know for sure which celebrities have undergone which plastic surgeries. But it has been speculated that Khloe Kardashian, Charlize Theron, and Chrissy Tiegan may have gotten chin liposuction.
With that said, seeing a celebrity chin liposuction scar is rare! Most celebrities have access to the best plastic surgeons in the nation, and they make sure that their scars are basically invisible, just as we will help you do.
Does chin lipo leave scars on the neck?
No, most chin liposuction scars are located directly below the patient’s chin point in the natural indentation that is there. Chin and neck liposuction typically only requires one very small incision in this location.
How much is chin lipo?
It’s hard to know how much your chin liposuction cost will be without seeing you in person. Prior to your surgical procedure, all patients must attend a consultation appointment. If you would like more information on pricing, we recommend you call to book your consultation appointment today.
Is buccal fat removal the same as chin liposuction?
No, chin liposuction (also known as submental liposuction) is the removal of excess fat from the chin and neck area. Buccal fat removal is when plastic surgeons remove the fat pads from a patient’s lower cheeks.
Call to Book Your Chin Liposuction Consultation Appointment
Are you thinking about enhancing your appearance with chin liposuction surgery? Even though it is fast and simple, this procedure can do wonders for your appearance, making you look thinner, younger, and more attractive in general.
Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Dahlia Rice treats patients with unwanted chin fat at her practice in Chicago. Contact us today to book a consultation with Dr. Rice and her expert team.
Together, we’ll explore your options and create a personalized plan to achieve the look you desire. Call today!