Submental Chin Liposuction in Chicago, IL | Meadows Plastic Surgery

Understanding Submental Liposuction

Submental liposuction is a surgical outpatient procedure designed to permanently remove fatty tissue from under the chin and upper neck area, commonly known as a "double chin". The primary objectives include sharpening the jawline and contouring the neck for a naturally-sculpted appearance.

Advanced Surgical Technique

Meadows Plastic Surgery's board-certified surgeons have perfected the submental liposuction technique. The procedure typically involves:

• Local anesthesia with oral sedation
• Three to four small, discreet 2mm incisions
• Specialized facial liposuction cannula
• Precise fat cell extraction (approximately 90% of pinchable fat)

Ideal Candidates for Chin Liposuction

Optimal candidates for submental liposuction include patients with:

• Good skin elasticity
• Healthy lifestyle
• Consistent diet and exercise habits

Procedure Details and Recovery

The surgical procedure takes between 45 minutes to 90 minutes. Patients can typically be discharged within 15 minutes after completion. Recovery involves wearing a headwrap and minimizing physical activity for several weeks.

Recovery Expectations

• Initial downtime: 2-7 days
• Headwrap required to minimize swelling
• Avoid sun exposure and high heat for 3-4 weeks
• Full recovery: 3-6 months

For more information about Chin Liposuction in Chicago, IL, submit an enquiry to Meadows Plastic Surgery.