Chin Liposuction and Alternatives To Look Into For Utah Residents 

What's Chin Liposuction?

Liposuction that's directed towards removing a double chin or changing the aesthetic of the neck is a procedure that has become increasingly popular. 

The skin on the neck is relatively thin, which is why small-sized cannulas are generally used to treat issues with deep and superficial fat around the chin.

The procedure consists of placing a small incision, sometimes two, beneath the chin, and another two more under the jaw angle. 

Afterward, a cannula is inserted to remove the excess fat from the area. Once the fat has been extracted, the site is closed with stitches. 

Chin liposuction is an outpatient procedure and can be performed in about an hour. To guarantee the best results, always follow your surgeon's post-surgical recommendations.

What Should I Expect After A Chin Procedure?

After your procedure, your surgeon will give you a compression garment to help with swelling and bruising. The compression garment should be worn every day and night for at least two weeks for optimal results.

Are There Alternatives To Chin Liposuction in Salt Lake City?

There are actually several chin liposuction alternatives in Salt Lake City that you can consider. Each procedure has pros and cons, depending on the method of getting rid of the fat surrounding the chin.

Caloric Deficits

One thing that must be known about losing fat in any part of your body is that you can't see directly where the fat loss occurs. We can't control where fat burns; therefore, doing neck exercises won't be efficient.

You must enter a caloric deficit either through diet or exercise to lose your fat through natural means. A caloric deficit is when you expend more calories than what you consume. Therefore, eating healthier or doing regular exercise will help you lose fat.

Nonsurgical Fat Removal

Nonsurgical fat removal has become a contender for one of the more popular fat-reducing procedures on the market.

These procedures consist of applying a device below the neck that emits controlled temperature extremes on the excess fat, destroying it in the process. The treated fat is then naturally flushed out by your body.

For the nonsurgical fat removal procedure to be effective, you must schedule several treatment sessions, each one about a week apart from the other. Some providers generally recommend up to six sessions for optimal results.

AirSculpt® Chin Fat Removal

AirSculpt is a patented, minimally invasive fat removal technique that provides comfortable and permanent results.

Chin AirSculpt® doesn't use scalpels, stitches, needles, or general anesthesia, allowing patients to get the desired results without worrying about undue risks of invasive surgery. Our rapidly spinning device works by plucking fat cells individually, giving our surgeons more finesse and artistic sculpting ability than manual chin liposuction treatments. Patients can lose their double chins, sharpen their jawlines, and better yet, still recover with almost no sign they had a procedure.

Call our Salt Lake City office to schedule your free consultation to start working with us.