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Non-surgical liposuction of the second chin
Last reviewed: 07.06.2024
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Non-surgical second chin liposuction, also known as non-invasive or minimally invasive chin correction, is a procedure designed to reduce fat deposits in the chin area without surgery. These procedures typically utilize technology such as ultrasound cavitation, radiofrequency therapy, or drug injections.
- Ultrasonic Cavitation: This is a procedure that uses ultrasound waves to destroy fat cells. Ultrasonic cavitation helps to break down fatty deposits, which are then metabolized and eliminated from the body naturally.
- Radiofrequency therapy: This is a technique that uses radio waves to heat and destroy fat cells in the chin area. Radiofrequency therapy also helps stimulate collagen synthesis, which can help improve skin tone.
- Medication injections: One of the most popular procedures is injectable correction of chin fat deposits using special medications. These drugs are injected into the fat deposits and destroy the fat cells, resulting in a reduction in chin volume.
These procedures usually require several sessions to achieve the desired results, and effects may be visible several weeks after the treatment is completed. Before beginning any procedure, it is recommended that you consult with a qualified professional to assess your situation and choose the appropriate chin correction method.
When it comes to non-surgical liposuction of the second chin, most often refers to a technique in which special drugs - lipolytics, which promote the breakdown of fat are injected into the place of the largest fat deposits in the chin area. The fat is dissolved, then with the help of small punctures cannula fat is removed (suctioned) outside. Thus, in this case, there is virtually no scarring and swelling, as the intervention is minimal. The recovery period is much faster than the usual surgical technique. In addition, there are other non-surgical techniques, such as lipolysis, cryolipolysis, laser liposuction.
Laser liposuction
One of the modern methods is laser liposuction. This procedure is dramatically different from traditional liposuction, and has a number of advantages. In particular, the invasiveness is significantly reduced, and accordingly, the risk of complications. Unlike the usual procedure, the doctor does not need to inject lipolytics under the skin. A special laser fiber is injected, which dissolves fat rather quickly. Then, with the help of laser radiation, this fat is removed from the skin. In place of the removed fat is introduced a new laser fiber of high temperatures, which contributes to rapid recovery of damaged tissues, heals blood vessels and nerve fibers. In addition, there is a stimulation of the synthesis of natural collagen, due to which there is a rapid natural recovery and regeneration of tissues, there is rejuvenation. It is worth noting that with this technique is much less likely to form hematomas and swelling. But avoid swelling completely still can not be avoided, as it is a natural reaction of tissues to any mechanical damage. Nevertheless, unlike traditional liposuction, swelling goes much faster - after 2-3 days. After the procedure, it is necessary to observe postoperative care, follow the recommendations of the doctor.
Lipolysis and cryolipolysis of the second chin
Today, surgical methods of chin elimination are increasingly being sought as an alternative. This is due to the fact that any surgery is, first of all, tissue damage. Therefore, inevitably there are bruises, swelling, requires a long recovery period, it is almost impossible to completely eliminate the risk of complications. Non-surgical techniques, such as lipolysis and cryolipolysis of the second chin, are contact, but non-invasive techniques. The essence is to dissolve the fat and take it out. Lipolysis is carried out through special fat-solubilizing drugs that are injected under the skin. They dissolve excess fat in the area of injection. Cryolipolysis is the dissolution of fat through exposure to the necessary areas of cold. In this case, special equipment with attachments is used. Often the nozzles are vacuum, that is, retract the skin, and affect it with cold. In this case, the temperature is set in advance: the spectrum varies from -1 to -15 degrees. Cold acts as a lipolytic: under the influence of low temperatures, fat is much faster dissolved (cryolized), and then removed from the body through the liver and kidneys. That is, to put it more precisely, the cold stimulates and accelerates the natural processes of dissolution and excretion of fat outside, as well as stimulates the production of collagen, due to which there is regeneration, tissue renewal and restoration, rejuvenation of the body. The procedure is quite simple, requires special equipment. If it is available, the procedure can be carried out even at home, independently. There are few contraindications: pathologies of the cardiovascular system, severe forms of diabetes mellitus, blood clotting disorders, acute infections, including herpes, pathologies of the lymphatic system, tonsils.
Cavitation
Cavitation refers to ultrasonic non-surgical liposuction. During this procedure, you can get rid of localized deposits of fat in almost any area of the body, including the chin area. The procedure is indicated for sagging skin, fat deposits, subcutaneous fatty tissue disorders. The procedure is characterized by a number of advantages over other similar procedures: no hematomas are formed, swelling is minimal, the rehabilitation period is a few days. There is no need to wear special tightening bandages. Also, the advantage is that you can not just get rid of the second chin and fat deposits, but also allows you to tighten the skin, to conduct lymphatic drainage. With the help of cavitation, you can remove liposomes. The effect is long-lasting, often permanently. Usually one procedure is enough for the second chin to never appear again. It is also worth noting that after the procedure there is no "washboard" effect, which is formed in other similar procedures.