Liposuction of the chin or cervix
Cervical or chin liposuction, also known as chin lipolysis or chin liposuction, is a cosmetic procedure designed to remove excess fat in the neck and chin area, creating a more defined and youthful contour in this area. This intervention is ideal for people who have fat accumulation under the chin, which can cause a “double chin” or jowl appearance.
Features of the intervention and the surgical process of liposculpture of the double chin include:
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After undergoing cervical or jowl liposuction, patients can expect significant results that improve the appearance of the facial contour and eliminate the “double chin” or jowl appearance. This highly effective cosmetic procedure offers a noticeable reduction in the volume of fat under the chin and around the neck, providing a more defined and youthful profile.
Results are usually immediately visible, although swelling and bruising may partially mask the final results for the first few weeks. As swelling resolves and tissue settles, results become more noticeable and long-lasting. Patients typically experience a significant increase in their confidence and self-esteem as they feel more secure with their rejuvenated and aesthetically enhanced facial appearance.
It is important to note that maintaining a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle will help preserve long-term results, ensuring that the benefits of double chin liposuction last and that the facial contour continues to look its best over time.
We always recommend global approaches based on anatomical areas, not on anatomical structures. In this case, it is crucial to evaluate the entire facial oval, not just the small accumulation of fat that may be behind the chin. This is why we often combine double chin liposuction with the removal of Bichat fat balls (Bichectomy) or we also apply radiofrequency with Bodytite to tighten the skin of the jaw, neck and double chin itself to better define the mandibular edges.
CERVICAL LIPOSUCTION (DOUBLE CHIN) WITH BODYTITE RADIOFREQUENCY
That is, it solves the problem of excess skin.
Is it possible to combine aesthetic medicine with facial surgery?
Great results can be achieved with small details such as those provided by aesthetic medicine. The key is to apply them in the right quantities and locations, and this can only be achieved if a correct initial diagnosis is made.
We will always carry out a comprehensive assessment of facial aesthetics, and you can choose from three paths:
With cosmetic surgery we can
Repositioning tissues that have fallen
Recover tissues that have atrophied over the years.
With aesthetic medicine we can
Correct small asymmetries with a high degree of detail that we cannot achieve with surgery.
Correct dynamic wrinkles with botulinum toxin.
Increase skin brightness with hydration and nutrition thanks to hyaluronic acid.
Do you have a double chin? We can help you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Liposculpture has two concepts. It is a surgical procedure that is formed through two. One is liposuction, which removes fat and makes markings. The other component is lipofilling. With liposuction only the excess fat is removed. Liposculpture is a more complete intervention that achieves additional solutions. At Vila-Rovira we always study the best personalized option for the patient.
Liposuction is not a slimming method. Even the best liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. In reality, it is a procedure designed to empty fat accumulations that are resistant to diet and exercise. We are talking about the hated love handles and love handles. The fat is aspirated by means of fine cannulas. Although they are reduced when following a weight loss diet, they do not disappear completely. Liposuction achieves a reduction of those specific areas that are harmonious with the whole.
The fat that is removed does not come back. There are people who have had liposuction and put weight back on. This happens because they accumulate more calories than they expend. This accumulation of new fat will never be in the area where the liposuction was performed. It will be spread throughout the fat cells in the rest of the body.
“Even if it gains weight again, it will do so in a more even and homogeneous way, but not concentrated in a specific area.”
At Vila-Rovira we carry out a specific study that analyses each patient to see where they accumulate the most fat.
Lipofilling is a technique based on using subcutaneous fat from one part of the body and placing it in another. The fat extracted from the patient is cleaned, purified and injected into the areas where it is needed.
Lipovaser has revolutionized liposculpture. It is a minimally invasive body remodeling technique. The technology we use in this ultrasound-assisted liposuction allows us to selectively emulsify fat cells before their extraction. This allows for optimal control of the procedure and reduces the time of the intervention. In addition, there is also a lower risk of damaging organs with perforations, which is what happened with the documented case of Sara Gómez, the patient who died in Cartagena.
With our technique, since the fat cells are unhooked and emulsified, they can be removed easily and without aggressive procedures. In addition to safety and a better postoperative period, the Lipovaser allows for greater precision. Whereas before, for abdominal marking, it was necessary to scrape the skin until it was completely empty, now it is not necessary to scrape. With the fat cells unhooked, it is much smoother and I can say exactly where I want to remove fat and do it in a homogeneous way. If I do a six pack, all the lines will be defined and even, without irregularities.
Great results can be achieved with small details such as those provided by aesthetic medicine. The key is to apply them in the right quantities and locations, and this can only be achieved with a correct initial diagnosis.
When we carry out a comprehensive facial assessment, we may encounter cases that require only aesthetic medicine, others surgery and others, in the majority of cases, where both techniques are combined.
With cosmetic surgery we can:
- Repositioning tissues that have fallen
- Recover tissues that have atrophied over the years
With aesthetic medicine we can:
- Correct small asymmetries with a high level of detail that we cannot achieve with surgery
- Correcting dynamic wrinkles with botulinum toxin
- Increase skin brightness with hydration and nutrition thanks to hyaluronic acid
No, facial surgery does not usually change the expression of the face as an “accident” or “side effect” of the surgery. We will only change the expression if that is the OBJECTIVE. For example: in faces that express a feeling of sadness or tiredness, usually due to an extreme drooping of the side of the eyebrows or the lateral corner of the eyes. In these cases, their structure and position can be anatomically modified.
Postoperative
It depends on the technique used and the patient's genetic characteristics. Normally we are talking about 8 to 20 years, although this varies. It is very important to achieve natural results and adapt to the unique facial characteristics of each patient.
No. Facelift surgery only treats the superficial structures of the face.
After 3 months, the results are considered more or less stable and definitive after 12 months.
No. There is discomfort due to the initial inflammation, but with local cold and anti-inflammatories it remains a mild, punctual discomfort.
The first postoperative hours are spent in the resuscitation area of the hospital where all her vital signs are closely monitored. When the patient is fully awake from anesthesia, pain and dizziness are controlled and she is in optimal condition, she is taken to her room with her family and friends. There she begins her recovery in preparation for her return home.
In your room on the ward, the nursing staff will diligently ensure that the patient is comfortable and with minimal discomfort, using the medication prescribed by our anesthesiology team when necessary. The nursing team will help the patient tolerate the intake of liquids and solids, and walking, thus ensuring a safe return home.
The next day we will come to the hospital to check that the patient is in good general condition and that there are no complications of any kind in the areas that were operated on. We will consider the possibility of removing the drains and bandages. If everything is in good condition, we will proceed to deliver the discharge report, which details all the postoperative instructions that the patient must follow and the prescriptions that she will need to give to the pharmacy in order to receive the medication that we recommend.
In the first week after surgery, pain and dizziness are rare, but there are specific times when they can occur and you have to be prepared.
We have to consider them our allies, since they remove the liquid that causes a lot of inflammation if it stays inside and can even increase the risk of complications. They are a nuisance, but there is nothing worse than that. In many of our interventions we leave them, at least until discharge from the hospital. We always leave them longer in abdominal and back surgery than in breast surgery.
It depends on the type of job. Normally, we allow you to start computer work (secretarial work, IT, telecommunications, etc.) two weeks after surgery. Jobs that involve driving or a lot of movement usually start after three weeks.
We usually allow driving from three weeks postoperatively.
We recommend spending the first five to seven days postoperatively at home, and from then on we allow going out for a coffee or visiting family or friends. Driving or taking long walks from three weeks postoperatively. Sports such as going to the gym or running from four weeks postoperatively. Intense sports such as climbing, swimming, triathlon… from six weeks postoperatively.
Most stitches are subcutaneous or intradermal, that is, they are under the skin, they go inside. We do not normally leave external stitches (only those at the ends of the intradermal suture). If there is a need to leave an external stitch, we normally remove it after 7-15 days.
