Double Chin Liposuction

Double chin liposuction is the process by which excess fats creating a double chin instance inpatients are surgically removed. According to most medics, double chin complications are popular with elderly people. It is common in people with a previous bout with obesity or sudden weight loss. This condition also occurs naturally among some people. It has been reported in most cases, that people opt for the liposuction procedure when exercise fail and dieting fail to remedy the excessive chin fats.

Procedure

The double chin liposuction process is carried out in two main surgical operations. The first one is traditional and similar to the other forms of liposuction. In this one, an incision (approximately 1.5 mm thick) is made into the chin and a cannula used to suction excess fats from the chin. In the second method (which is also called the tumescent technique liposuction), the tumescent solution is injected into the chin tissue before liposuction is carried out. This plumps and enlarges the fat compartments prior to liposuction. This tumescent procedure is generally safe compared to the other liposuction techniques because it has lesser inflammation rates because of the anaesthesia.

Recovery rates

This type of liposuction is generally safe and less risky. According to medics, it takes at least a week for patients to go back to their lives under normal cannula liposuction procedures. For patients on a tumescent technique liposuction, recovery is estimated to be between three and five days.

The double chin liposuction related complications

There have also been a few complications reported among people who undergo this surgery. The most popular among these has been tissue trauma in many regular liposuction procedures. Regular liposuctions also trigger rapid bleeding in patients. A few problems associated with excessive fat removal due to surgeon negligence have also been reported, albeit on a lower level. However, most of these problems can be solved by use of the tumescent technique liposuction.

Differences with face lift procedures

Although the double chin liposuction plays a similar function as a face-lift operation, the two surgical procedures differ in their innate procedure and possible surgery implications. For example, in a facelift operation, larger incisions are made on the face leaving larger scars. In a double chin liposuction on the other hand, the scars formed are very small and heal faster. Factors that affect outcome in a double chin liposuction

Factors affecting double chin liposuction

There are many factors which affect the results of a double chin liposuction. The most popular ones include:

1. Age- Older people have a slower recovery rate compared to the younger ones.

2. Sex-females generally have it easier in this surgery compared to the males because of their skin tone and texture

3. Type of surgeon- the best surgeon definitely gives the best results compared to an incompetent, less careful one.

4. Medical history- people with a history of allergies and other medical conditions may have a problem with recovery in this procedure.
In conclusion, double chin liposuction is classified safe by most medics. As always, it is generally recommended as a last resort when exercise and dieting, fail to give the best results with a sagged chin.