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Chin Liposuction Recovery

Is there a way to have minor liposuction on my chin with a fast recovery time? I'm a busy guy, so I don't have time to hand around waiting for a cosmetic procedure to heal, so if there is a way to recover faster than average that would be best.

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Secrets to a Fast Recovery from Liposuction to face, chin or neck

Secrets for a fast recovery time from chin liposuction include the following recommendations in my practice: 1. Head elevation at all times - I recommend a minimum of 30 degrees elevation and suggest they sleep in a a recliner chair if available 2. Stay away from supplements and medicines if you are able that cause bruising. These include NSAID's like asprin, ibuprofen, and naprosyn, blood thinners and so on. The list for supplements to stay away from is huge... more

Chin liposuction recovery

Chin liposuction, if you are a good candidate for it, has minimal pain involved in the recovery. I ask patients to wear a chin strap night and day for 7 days and at night after that for another week or two. There can be some bruising for 2 weeks and you should avoid exercise for 2 weeks. Many men grow a bread during the recovery to hide the bruising and when they shave it off, the public is more aware of the change from that than from thinking they had surgery. They just look younger and... more

Chin liposuction recovery

The reality is that there's not magic bullet when it comes to healing after liposuction. If you want to get good results then you need to do an adequate procedure which calls for some healing. However, healing after chin liposuction isn't particularly rough. You'll be looking and about 4 to 5 days of fullness and tenderness. It is possible to have some bruising which would be the most noticeable sign of having had a the procedure performed. You're fine... more

Chase Lay, MD

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Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Chin liposuction recovery time

If you are seriously considering cosmetic surgery you need to put yourself in the best possible position to get the best outcome. This means that you need to plan out the appropriate recovery time to ensure that you get the best results. Chin liposuction is a relatively non-invasive procedure that can be performed in the office in about an hour and you go home the same day. Everybody heals at their own unique pace but generally speaking I would give yourself at least 3-5 days off of work... more

Todd C. Miller, MD

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Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Quick recovery for facial liposuction

One of the most important things to consider when thinking about recovery, is to plan for success. Avoid aspirin, advil, motrin, etc for two weeks. There are several pages of things from herbal products to vitamins to avoid as well, since many will thin the blood and cause more bruising. When doctors refer to liposuction, it may or may not include a platysmaplasty. This is removal of the deep fat and tightening of the muscles. The addition of this procedure may create a longer... more

Quick recovery after chin liposuction.

Typically, I do this procedure under local anesthetic. If needed, I prescribe some oral Valium taken about one hour before the surgery to take the edge off. If we do this on a Friday, most patients are back in the office by Monday. As for the chin strap, by Monday, I will ask you just to wear it at night for another week.

Recovery Time After Submental Liposuction

Thanks for the question. Submental liposuction typically has a short recovery period. In our San Francisco office we perform it as an outpatient procedure. We ask patients to wear a compression garment for several weeks and there can be some bruising and swelling that may last about 2 weeks. I hope this helps.

Liposuction Recovery/Chin

There isn't a lot you can do to speed recovery. There will be fullness and tenderness for about 5 days. Bruising is possible also but can lessen the possibility by avoiding supplements or meds that increase the likelihood of bruising. Also wear your compression garment. "Dr.D"

Recovery After Chin Liposuction

Chin liposuction can be done under local anesthesia in usually 30 minutes or less. My patients experience very minimal bruising and swelling. I ask that they wear their comproession garments for at least a week following surgery. Exact time of recovery will of course vary from patient to patient. see video

Chin liposuction recovery.

Hello. Liposuction of the chin recovery from what I have noticed with patients is painful but bearable. You will have to wear a wrap around your face for about 7 days. You will have bruising and swelling which varies for each individual. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeron who specializes in liposuction for best results. Good luck.

Chin liposuction - recovery

I would tell you that the first week, you'll likely be a little swollen and bruised. As long as you're off pain medications - which usually takes 2-3 days, you should be able to go back to work. The main issues if you are busy or have a job around a lot of people is that your surgeon will likely want you to wear you neck compression garment 24-7 for the first week. Overall, it is a relatively quick recovery. Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.

Laser Liposuction of the Chin provides a fast recovery

In my experience Liposuction of the chin provides the fastest recovery of any Liposuction procedure. The area treated is very small, pain is minimal and bruising is frequently less than with Liposuction in other body areas. The advent of Laser Assisted Liposuction with SlimLipo has reduced the time required for post operative recovery for all of my Liposuction patients, especially Chin Liposuction patients. The only real factor which delays recovery is the need to wear the... more

Generally, I advise my patients to wear a Velcro chin-strap for 1 week following chin liposuction.

Generally, I advise my patients to wear a Velcro chin-strap for 1 week following chin liposuction. After the first week, the chin-strap may be worn just at night for 1-2 additional weeks to aid in the healing process. After the first week following liposuction surgery, any bruising and swelling is largely resolved. The incisions used are less than ¼ of an inch. One incision is placed in the natural crease behind each ear, and a third incision, if needed, is placed in the natural... more

Quick recovery with chin liposuction

Recovery after chin liposuction is quick. I personally perform micro-sculpt liposuction for quick recovery and resumption of work. Micro-sculpt liposuction is a minimally invasive liposuction alternative.

Weekend recovery after chin/neck liposuction

You should be able to have your chin/neck liposuction procedure done in the office under local anesthesia on a Thursday or Friday and easily be back at work on Monday. Now, you may have some bruising, and you'll have some swelling, but these don't typically stop most people from being able to perform at work.

Carmen Kavali, MD

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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Recovery after chin liposuction

Liposuction under the chin is quite effective and can be done with minimal discomfort. Patients may leave the office or surgery center shortly after the procedure and will require mild pain meds to stay comfortable. Patients may also return quickly to work. However, in our practice, we recommend that patients use a compression garment under the chin for best results. We ask our patients to consider this when planning their recovery.

Liposuction of the chin and neck has really no down time.

Most patients have liposuction of the neck (with or without the laser) under local anesthesia. They walk in, have the procedure, and drive themselves home. They can return to work immediately although there might be some explaining to do in that there is a pressure garment over the treated area and possible some bruising.

5 days down time for liposuction of chin and neck.

Hi. Liposuction of the chin and neck is a simple 30 minute procedure. In our New York City office, patients go back to work in 5 days or less. You can go to work in 2 or 3 days with a turtle neck.

Short recovery for Lipo under chin

Chin liposuction is a simple procedure that could be done under local anesthesia. The recovery is much shorter compared to more invasive procedures. The swelling and bruising is somehow limited, and few medications could be taken to help with the bruising. As for any procedure, this could vary between different individuals.

Liposuction of the chin

Liposuction downtime is certainly less than other procedures. Everyone heals differently, so it is hard to predict if your recovery wil be any shorter than anyone elses.