Jowl Liposuction
Liposuction of jowls and necktite
WHAT DOES
Jowl liposuction is a surgical procedure to remove the fat that accumulates from the chin to the neck.
It is common that to improve the result is combined with other surgeries such as chin prosthesis implant or correction of sagging skin of the neck through a facelift. The most frequent case is the use of the Facetite or Necktite technique, bipolar radiofrequency technology, with the objective of generating tension in the skin tissues and stimulating collagen to avoid the flaccidity that can be caused by the extraction of fat.
TYPE OF ANESTHESIA
Local anesthesia with sedation
RECOVERY TIME
1 week
DEFINITIVE RESULT
1 month
Cases
-
Nerea’s case
Open rhinoplasty with liposuction of double chin. 4 months of evolution The nose lacked definition and projection to the nasal tip so she used a septal cartilage graft in the columella as a support and to prevent the tip from falling in the distant postoperative period. Despite her youth, she showed unsightly adiposity in the jowls which was solved by liposuction through a 2mm incision under the chin.
Process
INTERVENTION
It is an operation that does not require hospitalization and can be performed under local anesthesia. If it is combined with other interventions, general anesthesia would be necessary.
With this surgery, which uses the liposuction technique, we remove the fat under the jaw and define the mandibular border. The incision is placed under the chin and two other incisions under the ear, so that they are hidden and imperceptible.
With this surgery, which uses the liposuction technique, we remove the fat under the jaw and define the mandibular border. The incision is placed under the chin and two other incisions under the ear, so that they are hidden and imperceptible.
POST-OPERATORY
The postoperative period is not painful, only the patient will feel uncomfortable during the period in which he/she must wear a postoperative compression garment (to contain the edema and help the skin adapt to the new contour), which can be a little uncomfortable. You will wear this garment for a week.
The patient returns to his daily activities 3 to 7 days after the operation when the swelling has disappeared.
The patient returns to his daily activities 3 to 7 days after the operation when the swelling has disappeared.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I see the result of a double chin liposuction?
Although the result can be seen immediately, it is necessary to wait up to 3 months for the swelling to completely disappear and the definitive result to be seen.
How long does the result of a double chin liposuction last?
After puberty, the number of adipocytes does not increase, therefore when we remove fat to remodel an area, there is no possibility that the extracted adipocytes will return to it. Thus, we say that the results will be permanent, as long as the patient does not gain weight considerably.
What is the difference between Facetite and Necktite?
The main difference between Facetite and Necktite is in the application site, while Facetite is applied on the face to generate a lifting effect, Necktite is applied on the neck to reduce localized fat in the jowl area.
For more information,
request an appointment
Our medical team will advise you on the treatment that best suits you, the surgical process, the possible risks and everything you need to know before facing such an important decision.
