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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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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
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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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.
Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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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.... more
Chase Lay, MD
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
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
Brian Maloney, MD
Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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.
Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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
Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon
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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. 
Allan J. Parungao, MD
Oak Brook Plastic Surgeon
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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
Michael R. Macdonald, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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. 
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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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
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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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.
B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
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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.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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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.
George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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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.
Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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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.
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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