Submental (chin) Vaser Liposuction- results and recovery? (Photo)

Yes, I find that VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF are best for contouring the chin in those who are candidates. Most my patients are back at work 24-48 hours later, but I have them wear a chin strap for 3-5 days so they typically go back after that.  I suggest seeing an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer

This can easily be done under local with a minimal recovery. It will permanently remove stubborn sub mental fat and tighten neck skin.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.

Vaser is a good adjunct to use with microcannula liposculpture of the neck.  The recovery time will depend on the patient but typically by 5 days you should be able to go back to work.  You likely will still have some residual swelling.  At about the 7-10 day mark patients routinely feel small bumps/lumps which will be distressing but most if not all will resolve with time.  The skin and neck will continue to improve for a period of 4-6 months depending on your skin caliber.  I recommend wearing your compression garment as directed from your surgeon!Good luck!

Many studies indicate that there is less injury to the body with Vaser than with traditional #liposuction. Recovery from Vaser Liposuction is based on the level of soreness and bruising experienced by the patient. But, it can vary among patients. As with traditional liposuction, there are no large incisions  or effect on the muscle and other underlying tissue. Therefore, #healing time may be less than anticipated by most. Healing, in general, can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. Wearing a #compression garment may be suggested the first week and then nightly for up to six weeks. The swelling will also continue to diminish. So, you must be patient.
It is also not uncommon to be experiencing some #lumps following  neck and chin procedures. Some degree of firmness or lumpiness under the skin is normal after surgery and will resolve with time. Local #massage of the areas may accelerate the resolution of this problem, which normally takes 2-4 months to disappear completely. The lumps should diminish with time. If not, your doctor can provide suggestions for this concern. Your incisions will go through many changes before seeing the final result of your procedure. The final results of the procedure are typically most noticeable 2-4 months following the #Vaser. If ever during your healing, you have any concerns, it is suggested to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff to discuss.

Thanks for your question.The optimal procedure for the chin is VASER liposuction. In your case, the best procedure would be VASER along with J plasma in order to tighten the skin. In terms of recovery time, a properly done procedure should be 4 weeks in order to get back to work.For more information or questions, please consult a certified VASER specialist.

Young thin people who have a double chin almost always do so because of an imbalance between their mandible (jaw bone) and maxilla(mid face).
This appears to be the case with you.
Even when that's the case if you have a substantial amount of fat then liposuction will give an impressive result.
If you're fat layer is thin and the liposuction will not make as much of a difference.
I generally like to be able to pinch 1/2 inch in order to a sure my patient they will be impressed with the results.
Some people with a smaller mandible in relationship to the maxilla has a mandible that slopes backwards.
These patients generally do well or sometimes better with a chin implant then liposuction.
Often the combined procedure will give the best results.
In your case it appears that your mandible is somewhat small compared to your maxilla but you also have a mandible with a projecting chin.
When chin implants are added to people with a pointed are projecting chin and undesirable look can be created called a witches chin.
Sometimes computer morphing or picture simulation programs can be useful to determine what a chin augmentation will accomplish.
This can help determine what size chin implant should be used if that is an option.
In determining what liposuction can do an exam is usually a better option.
Again patients with thin the fat layers will not have as an impressive results.
A third option is a procedure called a platysmaplasty.In this procedure a small incision(about 1 inch) is made under the chin and the the underlying muscle called the platysma is tightened.
Sometimes the combination of all three will give the idea results.
Please look at the website included on my post. The patient in the upper left corner at all three of these procedures done in combination.
Bruising is the direct result of the breakdown of the blood left behind from surgery or injuries.
The hemoglobin in red blood cells is broken down into various pigmented molecules.
The best way to minimize bleeding during liposuction it's to properly inject tumescent (numbing medicine including a drug called epinephrine ) solution and waiting in minimum of 10 minutes before proceeding with the liposuction.
The epinephrine causes blood vessels constrict minimizing the blood flow through the vessels during the procedure.
The best analogy for this is the plumbing turning off the water before opening up the pipes.
Constricted blood vessels are less likely to be damaged from liposuction and if they are less blood will be flowing through them.
It takes epinephrine a minimum of 10 minutes to be effective.
All or most plastic surgeons know this but surgeons who are impatient may be tempted to not wait the appropriate amount of time.
To get a more accurate assessment you will need a second opinion with an in person consultation.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom M.D.