Submental Liposuction

Chin/neck liposuction comes with impressive benefits for patients seeking to sculpt and contour their submental region. These include:

• A slimmer, more streamlined profile
• Improved balance among the features
• Enhanced definition in the jawline
• A more positive self-image
• Increased confidence in social and professional settings
• It can be well-combined with other aesthetic treatments
• Inconspicuous scarring
• Natural-looking outcome

Ideal candidates are healthy non-smokers who are frustrated by fullness in the upper neck beneath the chin. They may have tried to slim this area through workouts at the gym or a restrictive diet but found that stubborn submental fat is next to impossible to get rid of without a cosmetic intervention. Some patients may elect to undergo submental liposuction as an add-on procedure to their facelift, as this can improve cosmetic results and provide the sculpted, youthful aesthetic desired. Dr. Sato will meet with you in Abilene, TX, for a detailed, in-depth consultation, during which she will expertly assess whether submental liposuction will be safe and successful for you.

Submental liposuction is performed under anesthesia, which means you are completely relaxed and unable to feel any pain or discomfort. There are several options for anesthesia, including local anesthesia, IV sedation, and general anesthesia, and Dr. Sato will discuss these choices with you in depth during your private Abilene consultation.

As a first step, small incisions are created under the chin and in the crease behind the ears, and certain medications are injected into the treatment zone to help reduce blood loss and postoperative swelling. A slender tube known as a cannula is then threaded through these openings, and the excess fat cells are suctioned out to create a more refined and aesthetically pleasing jawline. Dr. Sato is careful to ensure that your results are balanced and that your chin profile is harmonized with your other features. Your incisions are then closed with state-of-the-art suturing techniques.

The initial recovery period after submental lipo lasts around 3-4 days. Swelling, bruising, and soreness will be the most noticeable during this time. Dr. Sato will drape the treated area with a compression garment, which helps to reduce swelling and keep your newly sculpted contours intact as you heal. You should avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for the first week or so after chin and neck liposuction, taking all the time needed to rest and recuperate properly.