With today’s internet culture of selfies, social media, and FaceTiming, we tend to judge our facial structure more than we used to.
The submental fat that causes visible skin folds under your chin (a double chin) can make Zoom calls and photos difficult if you’re self-conscious. And unfortunately, this fat remains resistant to exercise, diet, and lifestyle changes.
What’s left to do? You won’t be able to hide from the camera or your reflection forever.
At Larson Plastic Surgery, we offer a variety of options to improve your jawline and target that unwanted fat. One of the most effective procedures for achieving a sleeker profile is with chin liposuction, which defines the jawline and enhances facial definition.
With our advanced techniques and expertise in all things aesthetics, our team can boost your confidence. Chin liposuction near Marana, AZ, can be combined with other treatments, making it a versatile and customizable procedure. Learn how Dr. Ethan Larson, a board certified plastic surgeon, can help you smile more confidently for the camera.
What causes a double chin?
When considering the fat accumulation that causes a double chin, many people associate it with weight gain or obesity. You may relate. When people gain weight, they can gain it anywhere, not just in the midsection.
However, other factors, like genetics and hormones, also determine where you store fat. Even if you don’t struggle with excess weight. Similarly, whether you develop a stronger jawline or a softer one depends on genetics as well.
When experiencing weight gain, we always recommend changing your lifestyle: eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and maintaining good posture. These suggestions simply help improve your overall quality of life. Unfortunately, these lifestyle changes may not be enough to target the extra fat around your neck and jawline. That’s where liposuction comes in.
Artistic Liposuction at Larson
Dr. Larson understands the functionality and artistry involved in liposuction. Using advanced techniques, he can target and remove excess fat, sculpting and enhancing your body and facial contours.
His expertise extends far beyond sculpting your jawline for chin liposuction near Marana, AZ: He can also perform liposuction on the following areas of the body or concerns:
- Abdomen
- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Arms
- Neck
- Breasts
- Lipedema
- Gynecomastia
As you can see, liposuction is a versatile treatment that can treat a number of areas of the body, including your jawline. But not every surgeon is well-equipped to do it. For optimal results, it’s best to find a plastic surgeon with board-certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery who understands the functionality and cosmetic elements for surgery. Fortunately, Dr. Larson possesses the skills, experience, and vision to help you reach your goals. It all starts with a consultation.
Comprehensive Consultation
Every step in the chin liposuction process matters. Starting with the consultation, we discuss your medical history, options for jawline contouring, and assess your facial structure. We also take this time to set realistic expectations with you, and use every available resource to help you accurately picture your post-procedure results. In determining your suitability for chin liposuction near Marana, we consider alternative surgical and nonsurgical methods, such as: chin implants, injectables, and noninvasive solutions.
Chin Implants
You may not realize that your chin could use more projection to enhance the shape of your jawline. Facial implants can add fullness to the chin, leading to a more balanced facial appearance. During your consultation, Dr. Larson discusses your chin augmentation options and determines if the procedure helps you achieve your goals.
Injectables
A nonsurgical route can also improve your facial contours and balance. With dermal fillers, we redefine and contour your chin, while also correcting sagging skin and wrinkles across the jawline. Injectables provide a temporary solution, lasting up to 12-24 months, but have far less downtime than a surgical procedure. After 1 to 2 years, visit us again for a touch-up.
Noninvasive Solutions
Some of our clients want to achieve a sleeker and more sculpted facial appearance without surgery. Luckily, we offer noninvasive treatments to contour and add definition to your appearance, including:
- CoolSculpting – Using cooling technology, this treatment gently freezes stubborn fat cells, which your body eliminates over time.
- Skin Firming– Using cutting-edge technologies to stimulate collagen production, this treatment can lead to a more firm and toned appearance. We recommend skin tightening for loose or lax skin of the face and neck, as well as sagging jowls or jawline.
Although these noninvasive solutions are effective, it’s worth noting that they only work for more mild cases of double chin.
Pre-care Instructions
During your consultation, we educate you on how to prepare for your chin liposuction near Marana. These instructions include refraining from tobacco for 2 weeks, avoiding blood-thinning medications (like Ibuprofen), and limiting alcohol consumption. Staying well hydrated and maintaining a healthy diet can also promote healthy healing.
Treatment
Chin liposuction and jawline contouring is a very technique-driven procedure that requires a skilled professional to tailor the treatment to your unique anatomy.
For every patient, we tailor the treatment to their unique facial structure and goals. Dr. Larson begins the procedure by giving local anesthesia or sedation for comfort. General anesthesia may also be used for the procedure, allowing you to be completely asleep.
Next, he makes small incisions beneath the chin or behind the ears to allow a thin cannula to gently suction out excess fat. Using the most cutting-edge technology, he may use Vaser Ultrasonic Liposuction or MicroAire Power Assisted Liposuction to treat your chin. Both options allow for safe removal of fat through minimally invasive methods.
During this 1-2 hour procedure, Dr. Larson sculpts the area to create more definition and enhance your facial contour.
Before closing the incisions, he uses Renuvion, a skin-tightening device, that boosts collagen in the treatment area with radiofrequency energy and helium plasma. This technology creates a more sleek and sculpted appearance and helps to “shrink wrap” the skin of the neck after fat removal.
Imagine what your chin can look like after your procedure—check out our Before & Afters!
Aftercare
Your aftercare includes the pre-procedure care instructions for chin liposuction near Marana with additional personalized post-operative recovery instructions. Because this procedure can cause swelling, carefully follow our instructions to prevent skin stretching and sagging and to optimize healing and comfort.
Recovery: Restaurant Ready
Recovery times for chin liposuction vary, but you should expect at least 1 to 2 weeks of downtime. After 2 weeks, you should feel comfortable enough to go out and continue your normal activities. We call this time of recovery “restaurant ready,” because it’s the perfect time to show off your new look without worrying about post-procedure swelling or bruising.
Optimal Enhancements With Minimal Scarring
Dr. Larson uses minimally invasive techniques to minimize scarring. Liposuction incisions are usually smaller than your pinky fingernail and strategically placed in discreet areas as they heal. If you’re concerned about scarring, we also offer skin renewal treatments like microneedling with exosomes and laser scar treatment to further heal and diminish surgical scars.
Additional Services
During your consultation, we also discuss additional services to enhance your appearance. These treatments pair nicely with liposuction and jawline contouring to further boost your look and your confidence.
Neck Lift
Occasionally, loose skin accompanies excess fat around the neck and chin areas, making you appear older than you are. A neck lift combined with liposuction creates a more defined and sculpted jawline.
Face Lift
A facelift at Larson Plastic Surgery is a surgical option that treats sagging skin and deep wrinkles by lifting and tightening facial tissues. When combined with chin liposuction near Marana, these 2 procedures can address jowls, loose skin, and loss of definition and laxity in your face. This procedure provides facial rejuvenation, sculpting, and enhanced chin harmony for a more balanced look.
Fat Grafting
Fat grafting continues to soar in popularity, and for good reason. While Brazilian Butt Lifts brought it to the forefront, most people don’t realize how versatile this procedure truly is. Fat grafting is for more than just the buttocks and can also increase your breast size or improve your breast augmentation.
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Chin liposuction allows us to transfer a small amount of extracted fat to other facial areas. Including the following:
- Undereyes – To improve hollows and dark circles
- Cheeks – To restore lost volume and add more definition
- Temples- To fill in hollowed areas
- Wrinkles – To smooth marionette lines and other wrinkles
The amount of fat taken from your chin won’t be enough to add volume to your body, but the small amount can further balance your facial features.
See the results of Dr. Larson’s liposuction artistry in our Before and After gallery!
Lasting Transformation
While chin liposuction provides permanent results, it’s crucial to sustain the healthy lifestyle changes adopted during the process. Improve your physical appearance, function, and emotional health by adopting a healthy diet and reducing or quitting alcohol and tobacco. At Larson, we help you achieve your aesthetic goals while you maintain them.
Define Your Jawline
At Larson Plastic Surgery, we want you to feel camera ready at any moment. Photos capture our most cherished moments, and when looking back, we want you to remember feeling confident in your appearance. For a sleeker and more sculpted jawline, you can book a consultation to discuss chin liposuction near Marana with a member of our team.
You can also start online with our treatment planning tool. Once we receive your submission, our team reaches out with treatment options and available appointment times.
