Liposuction vs CoolSculpting for Double Chins: Which Is Better?

Numbers show liposuction was the most popular way to enhance physical appearance surgically in 2021. Liposuctions have seen an upward trend, as many people try to get rid of excess fat after weight loss or to improve their appearance. They’re also excellent for reducing double chins and giving a chiseled jawline.

CoolSculpting works under the same premise but is non-invasive. This article will discuss the differences between liposuction and Coolsculpting, targeting their biggest advantages.

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction is done by making tiny incisions in targeted areas containing fat. Then, the cannula, a medical tube explicitly used for siphoning off excess fat, is inserted via these incisions. The area under your chin is then sculpted to achieve the desired results, leaving you with a profile free of the signs of a double chin.

What Is CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting can help patients reduce fat without undergoing surgery. CoolSculpting uses cryolipolysis, also called fat-freezing technology, to apply regulated chilling to the subcutaneous fat cells in the chin area to improve its appearance. Over the course of a few weeks, this causes the fat cells to solidify and disappear. 

Which Is Better for You?

A potential patient deciding between liposuction and CoolSculpting should think carefully about the following factors:

What You Can Expect to Achieve with Liposuction 

Liposuction may be preferable to other procedures for people who want to get rid of fat from a bigger area of their bodies or who want a more dramatic change in their body contour. In addition, liposuction is more effective in eliminating stubborn fat in one sitting than less invasive procedures. The general reduction in fullness and improved shape are visible within days of the surgery.

What you can expect to achieve with CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting may be the best option for people looking for a noninvasive way to lose fat in specific areas, including the love handles or outer thighs. The results of a CoolSculpting procedure are often mild to moderate in nature. 

Since it is a very natural procedure, you could require more than one session to show improvement. It takes about four months for your body to eliminate the damaged fat cells from your system following a fat-reduction treatment.

How Long Is the Recovery Period?

The recovery period varies for lipo and CoolSculpting.

Recovery from Liposuction

Usually, a week after surgery is all that’s needed for a patient to go back to normal, whether at work or engaging in regular activities. In the weeks and months following liposuction, it is normal to experience some discomfort from the procedure, including swelling, bruising, and numbness. 

The body will continue to adjust for up to a year after surgery. It’s important to remember that recovery time is directly proportional to the amount of fat cut.

Recovery from CoolSculpting 

Due to the noninvasive nature of CoolSculpting, patients do not require downtime or feel discomfort. This is because the procedure entails no protruding of the skin and incisions. 

Redness, slight bruising, tingling, numbness, and soreness are all possible side effects of any medical procedure. These symptoms should go away on their own.

What Are the Benefits of These Treatments?

Here are some of the benefits that each treatment offers: 

Liposuction

There’s the misconception that you have to be a certain weight to get lipo. However, the truth is that anyone can get liposuction as long as they have a body area where fat deposits more than usual. 

In addition, patients with mild skin laxity are ideal candidates for liposuction because the procedure accentuates the look of sagging skin in the treatment area. 

During pre-op, you and your doctor will discuss your aesthetic objectives and decide if liposuction is the best solution for you.

CoolSculpting

Patients who are in good health, have specific regions of fat that need to be reduced, have tight skin, and have moderate expectations are the ideal candidates for CoolSculpting. Patients considering CoolSculpting should know that the procedure is not intended to promote significant weight loss and should anticipate relatively moderate gains.

How Long Does Each Treatment Take?

Since liposuction is invasive and CoolSculpting isn’t, the time can vary as such:

Liposuction

One liposuction session is usually sufficient enough to achieve the desired results. However, when a large amount of fat is shaved off, the patient may need to spend the night in the hospital for observation. 

In most cases, the surgery can be done during the day, and the patient won’t need to spend the night in the hospital. After liposuction, most people go back to normal in a few days. However, you should rest for two to four weeks before returning to full-on activity.

CoolSculpting 

For CoolSculpting, there is no downtime associated with the procedure. The treatment often ranges from 30 to 60 minutes. 

One treatment may be all that’s needed for some people, but your doctor may advise multiple visits over the course of a few weeks for optimal results. Improvements should become noticeable after the first few sessions. 

In most cases, the full effects of CoolSculpting can be observed within three months of the last treatment.

Do These Treatments Hurt?

The pain from using CoolSculpting can be described as mild. Some people have reported feeling slight stinging, pinching, or pulling. The therapist will massage the area after the operation is complete to break up frozen tissue.

You won’t feel anything during liposuction because of the anesthetic. Your discomfort level will be moderate for about three days after the surgery. After that, each individual will experience pain differently.

Find the perfect treatment with Vargas Face & Skin Center

Vargas Face & Skin Center believes that appearance speaks volumes, which is why we provide subtle and medically approved body-contouring solutions. 

Your chin’s aesthetics, skin health, and other health-related elements will all benefit from this approach. We will be able to advise you on the best course of action to take after taking into account your objectives and reviewing your chin profile. 

Contact us and schedule an appointment.