Can you get nerve damage from chin liposuction?

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I'm curious of the possible or most frequent risks/side effects associated with chin liposuction. I plan on getting it with in a month and very excited but it's with a new plastic surgeon not the one I'm used to so a bit nervous. It could effect my swallowing also if he doesn't do it right, correct?

Jeffrey Umansky, MD · Answer

The nerves to swallow are deeper below the muscle layer and the procedure should not have any effect on ability to swallow, however, the nerve that lowers the corner of the mouthcan be affected.  This type of injury usually subsides in a few weeks and is rarely permanent.  Make sure your surgeon has experience in this type of liposuction. Best of luck!

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD · Answer

The under chin liposuction can be done safely without causing nerve injury. The nerves are deeper, below the muscle layer and they should not get injured during a submental liposuction. I would normally do this in the office under local anesthesia. The cannula that I use is very small and I have never had a nerve injury. Having said that anything is possible especially if the surgeon is not experienced in this type of procedure. In the right hands the recovery is fast and the procedure should give immediate results. This is a much better operation than Kybella injection that has to be repeated, gives minimal results and can cause nerve injury.

Raymond E. Lee, MD · Answer

All procedures carry risks involving injury to muscles and nerves.  I have performed thousands of chin lipo procedures and this has not occurred.  Chin lipo is very safe.  We perform lipo only in the subcutaneous space (skin fat)  right below the skin.   Nerves travel beneath this fat and under the platymsa muscle so there is a low chance of injury.  If it is injured it most likely is temporary from stretching or bruising.  Best of luck!

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Yes, it can happen. It is not a common injury but can effect the smile and speech and swallowing for 3 months. RegardsDr. Janjua

Shain A. Cuber, MD · Answer

Liposuction of the chin is basically safe in the hands of an experienced plastic surgeon. It should not affect swallowing at all. You may have some temporary numbness and bruising of the neck which should resolve over time. Be sure to inquire specifically about the surgeon's experience with liposuction of the neck, as it is a little different than liposuction in other areas of the body.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

There are two types of nerves, sensory nerves and motor nerves. Damage to either one of those is extremely rare with liposuction the chin.

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