Is there a way to have minor liposuction on the chin with a fast recovery time or is there a faster way to get a similar result?

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 - we generally give out a list of the most common 200 supplements to avoid  (e.g. Fish Oil, alpha omega 3 fats, Vitamin E, etc)
3.  Normal or Low-Normal Blood Pressure. - If you are blessed with this great, otherwise make sure your BP is well controlled - I typically prescribe a Clonidine patch unless you have low blood pressure
4. No early lifting or bending down
5. Icing as directed by your MD during the first 3 days                                                6. Low Salt Diet

I perform tumescent liposuction to remove the submental fat under the chin with excellent results. This procedure uses micro-cannulas, which offer greater precision with less trauma to surrounding skin and tissue. For patients, this means little or no post-treatment scarring, shorter recovery, and superior results. It can also be done with local anesthesia instead of general Most of my patients are back to regular activities within 3-4 days after this procedure with minimal to no bruising!

Another option for this area is CoolSculpting, which uses controlled cooling to freeze fat cells away. While there is no anesthesia or downtime, results typically take a few months, to become fully evident. CoolSculpting offers more subtle improvement, so it is a good option for patients with less submental fat to remove. You can also undergo multiple treatment sessions with CoolSculpting to achieve a more dramatic result if you choose. Both of these procedures should be performed by an experienced, board-certified dermatologist with expertise in facial contouring procedures.

Hello and thank you for your question!

Actually chin liposuction recovery usually is really fast, I always tell my patients that the procedure is a team work, during the procedure I do my best to do the less possible damage to the tissues to avoid inflammation to some degree and the second part is the patients job to follow all the instructions given by me to recover faster and get the best result. Its very important to use the compression garment all the time in the first week postOp and two more weeks only at night. Avoiding exercise and any intense physical activity during the first week is essential, and keep in mind that bruises are common for the first two weeks, however there are different ways to conceal them. There are some products to help reduce fat in submental area but they take several sessions and I think the result is not as good as with liposuction. If you are considering chin lipo keep in mind that you may need 3-5 days off work, specially if its physically demanding. You have many good advices for the postOp care here but always be sure to discuss them with your plastic surgeon and follow his or her instructions.

Hope this helps, wish you the best

There's no shortcuts in recovery and none of the noninvasive options offer as good of an improvement with no swelling or post procedure downtime. The keys to reducing your recovery are to follow the post op instructions and "invest" in your recovery up front. 1. Take it easy afterwards. No bending, lifting or straining for 7-10 days. 2. Keep your head elevated. 3. Ice, Ice, Ice for the first 48 hrs. 4. Where the neck band for 1 week. 5. Avoid blood thinning medications. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, fish oils, etc. 6. Optimize blood pressure, sometimes with medications. 

Submental (chin) lipo is a quick procedure that has little down time (generally a few days). You get max results in one procedure opposed to the less invasive spa treatments you have have to treat the area. For some, the spa treatments such as Kybella ( injection that dissolves fat) is more desired since it has 0 downtime and less invasive. It does generally require 2 treatments (sometimes more) and takes a couple months to see full results. Feel free to look at our before and after gallery on both submental lipo and kybella. Best of luck! 

The real issue with the recovery from chin and jaw liposuction is the fact that you have to wear the goofy garment for a few days. I ask patients to wear it 24hrs/day for AT LEAST 3 days. Then at night thereafter. This decreases swelling and bruising while helping the skin to scar into the correct position.The bruising is typically minimal and with the right post treatment protocols patients do very well. Hope this helps.Best of luck,DrC

It starts with your health and medications.  Then it's very dependent on the surgeons skills, approach, anesthesia, tools, technology used, and garment.  After the procedure, it's important to follow all the recommendations of your surgeon.  It's not unusual for my patients to start enjoying their results within 48 hours after their procedure.  

The two mainstay treatments currently are liposuction vs Kybella.  Liposuction is a procedure where a small cannula is inserted under the chin and the fat is removed. It is performed within 30 minutes, done under local anesthesia and allows you to return to work within 2-3 days usually.   Kybella, is a less invasive technique where multiple injections are performed under the chin in order to 'melt' the fat.  It does not require anesthesia or surgery, but it may require more than one treatment.  I personally find liposuction to be more effective in removing the fat and more cost effective in the long run.  This however depends on the cost of surgery per physician.  

Liposuction of the chin area will have a relatively quick recovery time compared to liposuction of other areas. Typically the pain or soreness associated with it should resolve in about 3-5 days. You should look and feel good enough to return to work or other activities after approximately one week. All liposuction procedures require post-operative garments. These garments are necessary to reduce the swelling and prevent the accumulation of fluid. If you get liposuction of the chin, the garment should be worn 24/7 for the first week, thereafter, the compressive garment should be worn at night for an additional 2-3 weeks.There is no way to shorten the amount of recovery time, or the time wearing the garment, without compromising your results. There are other procedures with shorter recovery times, but as with all procedures, the less invasive they are, and the faster the recovery, the less dramatic the results. For example, Kybella is a new FDA approved injection to dissolve fat in the area below the chin/ neck. It is an office procedures with almost no downtime. However, the results are subtle and treatments may need to be repeated up to 3-4 times for maximum results. Other non invasive ways to decrease fat, like energy based treatments, produce even more subtle results. In summary, liposuction would provide the best result, but would require at least 5-7 days of recovery. There are other less invasive options available, but the results are more subtle.

Thanks for sharing. If all one needs is chin liposuction then the recovery is rather easy and quick. You could have it done under local anesthesia on a Friday and return to work on a Monday. Light activity only for 10-14 days. Newer technologies such as laser lipolysis may give even shorter recovery times. If more work is needed such as a platysmaplasty to tighten the neck bands then a few additional days would be needed. 

Recovery from chin liposuction is quick with mild bruising and exercise restriction for 1 week.  Many men will have the procedure in the winter to use turtlenecks or scarves but many men will also grow a beard to hide the bruising.  Other things you can do to reduce your chance of bruising and recovery include head elevation after the procedure, cool compresses, avoiding things that can make you bleed more such as herbal supplements, ibuprofen, aspirin, fish oil, etc., and trying recommended herbal supplements such as Arnica Montana and Bromelain.  Most people want to get back to doing the things they want to do but you also should want a good long term result.  Good Luck.