Chin and Jawline Liposuction Surgery

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Chin and Jawline Liposuction Technique

The procedure can be performed awake under local anesthesia called tumescence or asleep under general anesthesia. After tumescence fluid is placed and the area is numb a liposuction cannula is used to remove the fat from under the chin and along the jawline area.

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Chin and Jawline Liposuction Cost in Bellevue

The cost of this procedure cost varies depending on the work your operation requires. Prescribed post-operative medications, anesthesia, and hospital fees can also affect the overall cost.

FAQS about Chin and Jawline Liposuction

• How long does chin liposuction take to heal?

  Most patients are back at a desk within a week and presentable in public within a week or two. Bruising fades over about 2 weeks and can be covered with makeup once the incisions have closed, usually 10 days to 2 weeks. Swelling under the chin peaks in the first few days, is mostly gone in 2 to 3 weeks, and leaves some firmness that softens over the next few months. Sleep with your head raised for the first couple of weeks and keep the chin strap on as instructed. Walk right away, but hold off on hard exercise until you’re cleared, usually about 6 weeks.

• Are the results permanent? What if I gain weight?

  The fat cells that are removed don’t come back, so the new contour lasts as long as your weight stays reasonably steady. The cells that remain can enlarge if you gain a significant amount, and skin loses some firmness with age, so how long it looks its best depends on your weight, your skin, and time. Most patients keep most of the improvement for years.

• Is chin liposuction safe? What are the risks?

  It’s a low-risk procedure for a healthy patient, and most of the risks are temporary. Expect some numbness under the chin for a few weeks to months, and a bit of unevenness or firmness that smooths out as the swelling settles. Uncommonly, the nerve that runs along the jaw gets irritated and the lower lip is weak for a time; that usually resolves on its own over weeks to months. Infection, fluid collection, and lasting lumpiness are rare. Skin that was already loose can look looser once the fat under it is gone. That’s why your skin gets as close a look as the fat does before anything is planned.

• What if I also have loose skin or neck bands?

  Then liposuction alone may not be enough. Liposuction takes out the fat; it’s your skin that has to shrink to the new shape. A neck lift is the better fit in three cases: the skin is loose, there are vertical bands in the neck from a lax muscle (the platysma), or the fullness sits under that muscle where a cannula can’t reach. A neck lift tightens the muscle and removes skin as well as fat. Taking the fat out from under skin that won’t tighten can make the looseness more obvious, so this gets sorted before you choose.

• How long does the procedure take?

  Usually under an hour. Numbing the area takes a few minutes, the liposuction itself is quick, and treating the jawline as well as the chin adds a little time. You’ll be in the office longer than that for preparation and a short rest afterward.

• Where are the incisions, and will I have a scar?

  One small incision, about a centimeter or less, sits in the crease under the chin, and if the jawline is treated there may be one more behind each earlobe. They usually heal to faint marks hidden in the crease or behind the ear. Silicone gel once the skin has closed and sunscreen afterward keep them from darkening.

• Do I have to wear a chin strap?

  Yes, for as long as your instructions say. The strap holds gentle pressure on the area so the skin settles smoothly against the new contour and swelling stays down. Plan on wearing it day and night for the first few days and then as directed, which can mean several more weeks; Dr. Parikh’s written instructions set the schedule.

• When will I see the result?

  You’ll notice a slimmer profile within 1 to 2 weeks, once the early swelling drops. The final shape takes about 3 to 6 months, and the last bit of firmness can take longer, as the swelling clears and the skin tightens over the new contour. Before-and-after photos make the change easier to see than the mirror does.

• Chin liposuction or CoolSculpting?

  Liposuction removes the fat in one session and shows results fastest, with about a week of real downtime. CoolSculpting freezes a portion of the fat over one or two treatments, removes less, and works best on a small, soft pocket. Neither tightens loose skin. For the injectable option, see the Kybella vs. chin liposuction comparison on the Kybella page. Which fits you depends on how much fat there is, your skin, and how much downtime you can take, and that gets decided at the consultation.

• Does chin liposuction hurt?

  You shouldn’t feel pain during the procedure, only some pressure and movement. The numbing fluid takes care of the rest, and if you’d rather be asleep, that’s an option too. Afterward the area feels bruised and tight for a few days, and over-the-counter pain relief is usually enough; most patients are done with pain medication within a week.

• Can I add a chin implant?

  They’re often done together. Liposuction removes the fullness under the chin; a chin implant builds out a chin that sits back, which sharpens the angle between chin and neck even more. They can be done in the same session, usually through the same crease under the chin. Whether you’d benefit from both depends on how far back your chin sits, which a side-view photo shows clearly.

• Can skin tightening be added?

  For mild to moderate looseness, yes. Renuvion passes helium plasma energy under the skin through the same liposuction incision, so the skin contracts more as it heals. It adds no extra downtime. It’s for mild to moderate laxity; it won’t take the place of a neck lift when there’s a lot of loose skin.

• Is there an age limit?

  There’s no cutoff age. The question is how well your skin will shrink back, which is usually strongest in younger patients and varies a lot from person to person after that. A patient in their 50s or 60s with good skin tone can do well, while someone younger with loose skin may need a neck lift instead. An exam of your skin, neck, and the fat under the chin tells which you need.

• I live in Seattle. How many visits will chin liposuction take?

  Usually three. A consultation can start by phone or with photos, followed by an in-person visit with Dr. Parikh. Pre-op is mostly handled remotely. Then it’s the procedure day and a check at about a week, with later follow-ups by photos if everything looks right. The office is about 20 minutes from downtown Seattle outside rush hour. Even if you’re awake for the procedure, arrange a ride home. If you’re coming from farther away, the travel and stay page covers hotels and timing.

• What are Dr. Parikh’s qualifications?

  Dr. Parikh is double board-certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He completed his plastic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University and a research fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, and he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He performs chin and jawline liposuction, neck lifts, chin implants, and Kybella, so you can compare every option for the area with one surgeon. You can see his neck lift results in the neck lift gallery.

• Does Dr. Parikh have hospital privileges?

  Yes, at Overlake and Swedish. Dr. Parikh holds surgical privileges at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue and at Swedish Medical Center, at both the First Hill campus in Seattle and the Issaquah campus. Privileges mean a hospital has reviewed a surgeon’s training, board certification, and record and allows him to operate there. Chin liposuction is done in the office; the privileges are an outside check on his credentials.

This FAQ is general information and doesn’t replace the personal instructions Dr. Parikh will give you.

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