One such technique captivating the social-media masses is submentalliposuction, a minimally invasive fat-removal method that shrinksdouble-chinsand sharpens profiles.
And doctors confirm the spike.
In his Beverly Hills office, it has completely supplanted the buccal-fat craze that preceded it.
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Even after raising prices to help curb the demand, he hasnt seen a slowdown.
In experienced hands, its a very high-yield, low-risk procedure, he adds.
Everyones focusing on the neck, she tells me.
One of Dr. Patel’s patients before (above) and after jawline liposuction.
you’re able to store up a lot of fat in this area, he says.
And removing superfluous cells can deliver pretty awesome results.
His post-pregnancy patients often include submental lipo in theirmommy makeovers,finding under-chin fat to be especially stubborn.
Courtesy of Sagar Patel, MD
With quick-fix vibes and striking before and afters, jawline liposuction has widespread appeal.
Were talking about an area that bothers a lot of people, he says.
And those people are looking for all kinds of ways to improve it.
Submental lipo is one option, but its not the best solution for everyone.
So, who is a candidate for jawlineor submentalliposuction?
Their skin is going to retract and their jawline is going to be nice and refined after the procedure.
Thats assuming the unwanted fat lies superficially, just below the skin.
Removing fat from beneath this broad muscle requires a scalpel and a surgeon who specializes in deep neck surgery.
Submental lipo is going to give them minimal improvement, if any, he says.
If theyre older, with these same genetic concernsplusbothersome sagging, he may recommend a facelift, as well.
The exact point varies from patient to patient.
Not everyone wants a facelift, so then we talk about jawline liposuction.
But every surgeon defines good a little differentlyand some offer wider windows of opportunity.
Chin lipo in older people is something I probably do more than other surgeons, Dr. Patel says.
But hes always transparent about the potential downsides.
I really only offer it as an option to about 50% of those over 35.
Even in younger people, their skin elasticity is just gone, she says.
And that means lipo could leave their tissues hollow and hanging.
Still, many of those looking to fine-tune their jawlines after slimming down are happy with better-but-not-perfect outcomes.
One of Dr. Patel’s patients before (above) and after jawline liposuction.
What happens during jawline liposuction?
I lipo people from earlobe to earlobe, says Dr. Patel.
Says Dr. Patel, I find it makes absolutely no difference.
What are the risks involved with jawline liposuction?
Which means you could run into problems if you wind up wanting a neck lift down the road.
AsAllurerecentlyreported, deep-energy devices can complicate face and neck lift surgery.
And recovery becomes less predictable if heat-based devices have recently disturbed the blood vessels feeding the skin.
A 2022 study states that complications are rare, but can have disfiguring consequences if they occur.
Dr. Patel connects every patient with a masseuse who virtually teaches a DIY technique.
If we attack the fibrosis early on, by the six-month mark, everything should be nice and smooth.
Dr. Chidester also prescribes post-lipo massage to temper swelling, keep tissues soft, and stave off scar bands.
He saw a lymphatic specialist almost every day for the first week of his recovery.
(Studiesreport an incidence of 1% to 5%.)
Bumping it can cause the mouth to move abnormally for weeks to months.
Whats the recovery like?
The pain is generally well managed with just Tylenol, adds Dr. Vandegrift.
(Anything too snug could impede lymphatic drainage.)
The garments can be uncomfortable, notes Dr. Chidester, speaking from experience.
I took mine off after two daysI couldnt tolerate it, he says.
