Quick facts about double chin surgery
- Double chin surgery is suitable for people whose double chin stands out when viewed from the front and side.
- Double chin can be result of both an increase in fat and individual's genetic background. Although it is mainly caused by weight gain.
- It is important to know that we can only do surgery on those double chins that are caused by excess fat, and not sagging muscles. If the muscles sag, we cannot solve this problem by removing fat.
- This operation is relatively simple and is performed under local or general anesthesia. Generally, it is not a dangerous procedure and usually does not cause any side effects. Skin textural rregularities in can be a likely side effect that can be prevented relying on the experience of your doctor.
- The recovery period after surgery is only 7 days and the final result can be noticed in a month to almost 90%.
Methods of self-care after double chin liposuction
- Do not put a pillow under your head during sleep so that the skin on your chin and neck does not wrinkle.
- Massage the skin 4-5 times a day.
- Do not lower your head while using gadgets, books, etc. The head and neck should be slightly up so that wrinkles do not appear on the skin in this area. (This is very important during the first week).
- Wear your girdle daily during the first week after the surgery and only take it off while taking a shower.
- Take your medications on time as prescribed.
- Use acetaminophen if you have constant pain.
- Take Anaheal 500 tablets 2 times a day after your meals (morning and night). Eating vitamin C or natural pineapple can also be beneficial.
- You can take a shower after 24 hours.
- You can return to work in 2 days.
- You can start working out in a month.
- Rehabilitation after surgery is very important and 50% of the final result is dependent on this period.
