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Submental Liposuction with Dr. Marie Noland | Langley, BC
Despite a healthy lifestyle of dieting and exercising, many men and women still struggle with eliminating excess fat beneath the chin and around the neck. It’s common for stubborn submental fat to linger in this region, often creating an appearance of excess face and neck fullness—more commonly referred to as a double chin. A convenient, minimally invasive method of effectively contouring this difficult-to-target area is a procedure known as submental liposuction. During this procedure, excess fat cells are removed with precision liposuction to noticeably sculpt and define the jawline for naturally rejuvenating results.
Board-certified and double fellowship-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Marie Noland uses expert submental liposuction techniques to reduce the appearance of a double chin and slim the face for a sharper, more defined neck profile. Based on your primary concerns and your physical evaluation during a private consultation, Dr. Noland will develop a personalized submental liposuction treatment plan to help you achieve your ideal aesthetic results.
Schedule your submental liposuction consultation with Dr. Noland in Langley, BC, to customize a surgical plan that targets your unique needs. Dr. Noland will be able to help you navigate which procedure is best for you and determine if you would be a good candidate for a submental liposuction procedure. Serving the greater Vancouver area from her Surrey, BC practice, Dr. Marie Noland offers facial, breast, body, and non-surgical cosmetic procedures for patients in Langley, Abbotsford, Delta, Walnut Grove, Maple Ridge, and White Rock.
What Is Submental Liposuction?
Submental liposuction is a minimally invasive facial contouring surgery designed to sculpt and reshape the chin, jawline, and neck area to produce a leaner, elegant aesthetic. Using a narrow surgical tube called a cannula, the surgery targets stubborn deposits of fat in the submental region and extracts redundant fat to achieve a deeper angle beneath the chin. Neck contouring through liposuction can have positive effects on the rest of the face and offers a sculpted and refined neckline for those who struggle with facial fullness.
What Are the Benefits of Submental Liposuction?
If you’re unhappy or embarrassed by a double chin, submental liposuction can significantly improve your desired facial aesthetic. As a minimally invasive procedure, the recovery period is relatively simple and efficient compared to other cosmetic procedures. In addition, liposuction only requires small, discreet incisions, allowing for minimal scarring. Submental liposuction can achieve many of your cosmetic goals, including:
- A slimmer facial profile
- A sculpted jawline
- More defined chin
- Short, tolerable recovery
- Minimal scarring
- Immediate, long-lasting results
Dr. Noland will discuss your goals with you during your initial consultation and determine that you’re a good candidate for this procedure.
Who Is a Candidate for Double Chin Treatment in Surrey, BC?
Submental liposuction is not a supplement for weight loss, so those interested in this facial contouring procedure should be at or near their ideal weight. The procedure is best suited for patients who desire sharper facial contours and are struggling to eliminate excess fat under the chin. In addition, candidates for double chin treatment should meet the following requirements:
- Good skin elasticity
- Lifestyle habits to maintain their surgical results
- Realistic expectations for their results
- Little to no skin ptosis or laxity
Submental liposuction is not designed to address sagging skin; therefore, individuals considering neck liposuction should have good skin tone and minimal sagging to allow contraction of the skin after the fat has been removed. If you struggle with loose skin or neck musculature, Dr. Noland can recommend the most effective skin-tightening treatments to help enhance your neck and chin contour.
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How Is Submental Liposuction Surgery Performed?
On the day of your procedure, you’ll arrive at Dr. Noland’s office in Langley, BC where you’ll have a chance to meet your surgical team and prepare for your treatments. Dr. Noland will take some time before your treatment to answer any last-minute questions and review your desired results. She’ll start by mapping out the areas she wants to focus and use these markings as a guide to create your aesthetic results.
As an outpatient procedure, a local anesthetic will be administered to the targeted area to thoroughly numb the surgical zone. Although you’ll be awake, you won’t feel a thing except for possibly some mild pressure. To begin, Dr. Noland will make short half-inch incisions hiding beneath the chin or behind the ears. Before removing the fat, Dr. Noland may administer a solution of medication to the area to minimize swelling and help reduce blood loss. She will then begin to sculpt the neck and chin using liposuction to achieve a more refined, sculpted chin and jawline.
Dr. Noland takes special consideration when performing this procedure to produce natural-looking results that balance your other facial features. The incisions are closed, and you will be able to return home with a friend or family member following your discharge.
Submental Liposuction Recovery in Surrey, BC
Patients generally describe the recovery period after submental liposuction as quick, mild, and tolerable. A supportive chin strap should be worn at all times for three to four days following your procedure to help support your new neck contour. Temporary bruising, swelling, and redness around the chin and neck can be expected, but discomfort is minimal and can be managed with oral pain medication that is either over the counter or prescribed to you by Dr. Noland. Most individuals can return to their normal activities after two weeks of recovery. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least one month or until Dr. Noland has cleared you to continue these activities. Most swelling and bruising will resolve within 10 to 14 days and can be minimized with cold compresses periodically throughout the day.
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Why Choose Dr. Marie Noland for Your Submental Liposuction Procedure?
Before pursuing a career in medicine, Dr. Noland’s first passion was art. From a young age, she found pride and satisfaction in creating beautiful things with her hands and imagination. She brought the skills she learned as an artist into her plastic surgery career by using her intuitive aesthetic vision to create balanced, harmonious, and complementary results for her patients.
Additionally, as a double fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Dr. Noland is well-equipped with the skills and knowledge to perform these precision procedures while always prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction. Her mission as a plastic surgeon is not to change your authentic features but to accentuate them in a way that is flattering, cohesive, and rejuvenating.
Schedule Your Submental Liposuction Consultation with Dr. Marie Noland
To learn more about submental liposuction and finally say goodbye to your stubborn double chin, we recommend scheduling a consultation with Dr. Marie Noland in Langley, BC We look forward to meeting you soon and assisting you throughout your journey toward amplifying your self-confidence and becoming the most authentic version of yourself.
Langley, BC Submental Liposuction FAQs
As with any cosmetic surgery, there is a certain degree of risk. Choosing a qualified plastic surgeon who is experienced in submental liposuction and facial sculpting is the most comprehensive way to protect your health and safeguard your appearance. With that in mind, finding a board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon to perform your facial liposuction is paramount to minimizing risks and complications.
One of the benefits of submental liposuction is that the surgery usually produces little to no visible scarring. The incisions required to perform the procedure are less than half an inch long and made under the chin in a very discreet location, often within the natural folds of the skin to further camouflage post-surgical scarring. During the healing process, many patients report that their incisions are hardly noticeable to outside observers. You can further lighten and hide your surgical scars by using high-quality skin care products, quitting smoking before and after your procedure to encourage healthy blood flow, keeping the incisions hydrated, and following Dr. Noland’s aftercare instructions.
As long as you maintain a healthy, active lifestyle after your treatment, the results of your submental liposuction can last for years. Although skin inelasticity may increase due to aging, the fat cells extracted from the submental region cannot regrow. However, like other body sculpting surgeries, the results can be adversely affected by future weight gain, which is why minimizing weight fluctuations is the best method for preserving results.
