The recovery for double chin liposuction is relatively quick compared to other surgeries.
The main issue is having to wear the goofy garment for at least 3 days, preferably 5 days.
This really decreases the swelling and bruising while allowing the skin to scar into position giving us the sharp neck and jaw angles we are looking for.
If there is some bruising that can take 1 week to resolve but otherwise at the 1 week mark you should look pretty good. The true results take about 2 months to set in once the swelling is completely gone and the skin has scared into position. (Benjamin Caughlin, MD, Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Results from double chin and jawline liposuction
The recovery until you look presentable should be 2 weeks or less usually and the final result will be seen 4-6 months out after all tissue settling and skin shrinking have taken place. (Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)
Before And After Double Chin Surgery
Liposuction of the double chin and jawline has minimal downtime
Basically, you can expect about 3-5 days of recovery from liposuction in this area. However, if you tend to bruise easily or you are having a significant amount of liposuction done your recovery may last longer. (Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS, Baltimore Plastic Surgeon)
Long term results following neck and double chin liposuction
This depends on the extent of the condition and the aggressiveness of the liposuction performed. Traditionally some form of compression is worn for about 3 days.
The results should be noticeable by 3 weeks but may not achieve a long term stable result until 3 months. (Otto Joseph Placik, MD, Chicago Plastic Surgeon)
Normal social activities may be resumed around one week following neck liposuction.
We recommend wearing a compression neck garment for one week, and then 1-3 small stitches are removed, and most patients look presentable. Minor neck bruising may be concealed. Many see improvement by one week postoperative, but the entire healing process may take 6-12 months. (Eric M. Joseph, MD, West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon)Chin Neck Lipo Recovery and Results
You may look normal within 48-72 hours. You’ll typically start to enjoy your results 5-7 days after the procedure. The results will improve over the next 3 months. I find that after 3 months there is not much change so that is when I take after photos. (Justin Yovino, MD, FACS, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)
Take 1 Week Off Following Double Chin Liposuction
Recovery following liposuction of the neck varies from patient to patient and depends upon a variety of factors. We generally recommend that patients take a week off from work following this procedure because of swelling and bruising.
Recovery Time After Double Chin Surgery
Even when patients are able to resume a normal life style, the healing process continues for up to a year following surgery. During this time period tissue remodeling occurs, swelling improves and skin tightens. For these reasons, it’s important to be patient following this type of procedure. (Richard J. Bruneteau, MD, Omaha Plastic Surgeon)
Generally, recovery from this type of procedure is within 5-7 days
In general, my patient’s recover from this type of procedure within 5-7 days. Most are able to return to work in 3-5 days, but this depends on the individual, and the type of work they do.
I usually have my patient’s wear a head wrap for at least 3 days. You should see an improvement once the swelling subsides – usually 1-2 weeks. The final results can take 3-6 months to develop. (James Chan, MD, Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Liposuction of the jawline and double chin gives nice results quickly.
The chin and jawline respond well to liposuction when the skin is elastic and will tighten nicely after fat is removed. There is usually an immediate improvement in shape even with postoperative swelling. Any bruising resolves over two weeks and most of the swelling is gone within a month.
Skin tightens and scars fade over a year. I usually tell patients to plan on taking 5-7 days off from work and return to a desk job after that. (Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD, Bay Area Plastic Surgeon)