Chin liposuction is an excellent solution to improve the appearance of a double chin. However, if you’re over 60, you maybe be wondering whether it’s a suitable option for you. Some people believe that people over 60 should avoid liposuction procedures, so they think that a facelift or neck lift could be a better option. The choice of a facelift or a neck lift may not be your only choice, however.
Generally, liposuction can work well, whatever your age. However, if you are older than 60, there are a few extra factors to consider. Aging can raise some potential issues that could make lipo a lousy idea. Here, we take a closer look at what you need to bear in mind.
Why Liposuction For A Double Chin?
As we get older, more of us tend to develop a double chin and jowls as a natural part of the aging process. However, it isn’t especially aesthetically pleasing. Liposuction is an excellent way to remove excess fat in the chin and neck area. Lipo is a minimally invasive procedure that removes the extra fat cells permanently, and can lead to a slimmer and shapelier face. However, it isn’t always the correct answer for everyone. Your surgeon will be able to advise you as to whether you are a suitable candidate.
Are You In Good Overall Health?
Being in good health is usually a prerequisite for any type of cosmetic surgery. If you have a serious heart problem, a blood flow issue, or diabetes, you could suffer from complications. Also, if you have a compromised immune system due to your age, you should likely avoid liposuction.
Many people aged 60 and over today are in excellent health. At one time, older people were often unhealthy and suffered from underlying conditions, but this is now less likely to be the case. There is a greater drive to stay fit and well for longer these days. Older men and women eat healthy food and work out more, which usually means that they are in better overall health.
How Elastic Is Your Skin?
The biggest issue facing anyone older than 60 who is considering liposuction is skin elasticity. As we age, our skin becomes less elastic. Lipo could worsen any problems with sagging skin. If you have sagging skin around your chin and neck area before lipo, it will probably appear more wrinkled after the procedure.
On the other hand, not everybody aged 60 or over has sagging skin. With better skincare these days, more people than ever before have maintained good levels of elastin and collagen. If your skin is still capable of bouncing back, you could still be a suitable candidate for lipo.
Seeking Professional Advice
If you are interested in finding out more about whether you’re a suitable candidate for chin lipo, contact ArtLipo now. We can arrange a consultation for you with a skilled and highly experienced cosmetic surgeon. We will advise you about whether you could benefit from chin liposuction or whether you need another procedure. You can then move forward with making a well-informed decision about how to resolve your issue.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
