After getting chin and neck liposuction to define your lower face and look your best, you may be excited about showing off your outstanding results to the world. Still, you will need to be patient and allow yourself to heal. While there is no way to avoid downtime after plastic surgery, there are ways to safely shorten your recuperation period.
Healing from chin and neck liposuction involves taking some time away from work and social activities so you can focus on your self-care. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s an opportunity to slow down for a little bit. At Facial Plastic Surgery of Austin, we believe a smooth recovery is essential to your satisfaction with your chosen procedure. This comprehensive guide will help you set realistic expectations and give you tips for a quick, healthy recovery.
What Is Neck and Chin Liposuction?
Neck and chin liposuction is an outpatient procedure designed to eliminate the fat pocket that can accumulate under your chin due to factors like lifestyle and genetics. This unwelcome double chin can be frustrating because it doesn’t respond well to diet or exercise and can be challenging to conceal.
In performing this surgery, Dr. Yula Indeyeva will make small, discreet incisions that she’ll use to suction fat from beneath your chin and along your jawline. Eliminating this localized fat deposit will make you look younger, healthier, and thinner, with a more defined face shape.
What Are the Benefits of Neck and Chin Lipo?
If you have an isolated fat pocket under your chin and along your jawline, this procedure can benefit you by getting rid of it and reshaping the area. Chin and neck liposuction is a minimally invasive outpatient surgery, allowing Dr. Indeyeva to perform it in her comfortable office while you are under local anesthesia. Choosing this option can help you save money on the fees associated with having your surgery in a hospital.
Though you will notice an immediate improvement, the initial bruising and swelling can temporarily obscure your results. Fortunately, since neck and chin liposuction is such a straightforward surgery, most people bounce back relatively quickly.
What Is the Recovery Process for Neck and Chin Lipo?
Dr. Indeyeva will provide you with detailed instructions to follow, including how to keep your incisions clean, when you can resume your usual exercise routine, and when to return for follow-up appointments. We recommend setting up a quiet, relaxing retreat in your home where you can get comfortable and take naps when you feel fatigued. Stock up on entertainment you can enjoy while you recuperate.
How Long Does It Take to Heal From Chin and Neck Lipo?
If your job doesn’t require any strenuous activities or heavy lifting, you can return as soon as you feel well enough to do so. Most of our patients take a full week off work.
Though the surgical side effects of chin and neck liposuction are typically minor, you may want to arrange for help around your house so you can fully rest, de-stress, and concentrate on giving your body the resources it needs to heal.
5 Steps You Can Take to Speed up Your Neck and Chin Liposuction Recovery
While you shouldn’t try to rush the process, you can follow these tips for speedier healing and enjoy your results sooner.
1. Take Gentle Walks
While resting and minimizing stress are crucial for healthy healing, some people experience post-surgical complications, including dangerous blood clots, because they are too sedentary. Though you shouldn’t push yourself too hard, you still need to move. Set a timer to remind you to get up and walk around your house or yard once an hour to promote circulation, reduce swelling, and facilitate recovery.
2. Don’t Smoke
Cigarettes and other products that contain nicotine are always unhealthy, especially when you are trying to bounce back from surgery. Nicotine restricts your circulation, which can prolong your healing process and elevate your risk of infection. If you need help to quit smoking and stay nicotine-free, look for a support group.
3. Stay Hydrated and Eat a Nutritious Diet
Your body loses essential hydration during liposuction surgery. During recovery, you need to replenish this water for a faster recovery. Always keep water nearby and drink it throughout the day. Remember, if you feel thirsty, that’s an early warning sign of dehydration.
Eating a well-balanced diet is another way to speed up your body’s healing process. Focus on lean protein and colorful, antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, since these foods aid in wound healing. Avoid excess sugar, sodium, and processed foods.
4. Don’t Do Challenging Exercise
While you need to keep moving to promote healthy blood flow, too much activity can compromise your results. Trying to push yourself and go back to your usual workout schedule too soon will not let you heal faster. Instead, pay close attention to your post-surgical instructions, and don’t do strenuous exercise until Dr. Indeyeva clears you.
5. Take Pain Medication as Needed
Many patients report minimal discomfort while healing from neck and chin liposuction. Dr. Indeyeva can write you a prescription for a painkiller if you need it, but you may be able to manage any discomfort you experience with over-the-counter medication. Be sure to read all the directions that come with your medicine to ensure you take the correct dosage.
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As a double board-certified and fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Indeyeva has dedicated her practice to facial and neck procedures. She is passionate about using her specialized knowledge and carefully honed skills to improve her patients’ self-confidence and quality of life by supporting their aesthetic goals. To learn more about partnering with Austin’s leading female facial plastic surgeon for neck and chin liposuction, or any of the other surgical and non-surgical procedures we offer to help you age more gracefully, please reach out to us today.
