Why Maintenance Matters After Chin Lipo
Because chin lipo permanently removes fat cells, patients often wonder why they need maintenance after the procedure. While it’s true that the fat cells removed during liposuction are gone forever, your body will cleverly make new ones if you gain a substantial amount of weight. It will then pick a place to store those fat cells without consulting you first, and that place could very well be in your chin. Keeping your newly defined jawline and single chin requires living a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a fairly steady weight.
Diet Tips to Prevent Chin Fat Accumulation
You don’t necessarily need to go on a diet after your chin lipo, but you do need to try and make smart food choices to help maintain your weight. You can do that by:
- Focusing on nutrient-dense foods
- Prioritizing lean proteins like chicken and fish to support muscle tone
- Including fiber-rich whole grains and vegetables in your diet to minimize fat storage
- Avoiding processed foods that are high in salt and sugar
- Staying hydrated
- Balancing your calorie consumption with your activity level
- Avoiding crash diets that cause rapid weight changes
Exercises to Maintain a Defined Jawline
Some specific exercises can help you maintain a well-defined jawline. Many of these exercises target the face, neck, and jaw, but others can help you maintain your jawline by helping your overall health and metabolism.
- Jawline Clench
- Close your mouth and clench your teeth tightly.
- Hold the clench for 5-10 seconds.
- Relax and repeat 10-15 times.
- Tongue Press
- Place your tongue flat against the roof of your mouth.
- Press your tongue firmly and hum to engage your neck muscles.
- Hold for 5 seconds, then relax.
- Repeat 10-15 times.
- Chin Lift
- Tilt your head back, looking toward the ceiling.
- Push your lower jaw forward to feel a stretch under the chin.
- Hold for 5 seconds, then relax.
- Repeat 10-15 times.
- Chewing Exercises
- Chew sugar-free gum daily for 10-15 minutes.
- Focus on using both sides of your jaw evenly.
- Resistance Ball Squeeze
- Place a small, soft exercise ball (or rolled-up towel) under your chin.
- Press your chin down onto the ball or towel.
- Hold for 5 seconds, then release.
- Perform 10-15 repetitions.
- Regular Cardiovascular Exercise
- Include 150 minutes of moderate cardio per week to help maintain a healthy body fat percentage.
- Full-Body Strength Training
- Build muscle throughout the body to increase resting metabolism and reduce the likelihood of fat accumulation.
Skincare Tips for Long-Lasting Jawline Definition
A good skincare routine is good for your entire face and can help you fight the signs of aging. It will, of course, also help keep the skin around your jaw and chin healthy to assist in preserving and protecting your chin lipo results. Be sure to keep your skin as healthy as possible by doing all of the following:
- Use SPF 30+ sunscreen daily to prevent premature aging and sagging skin
- Wear wide-brimmed hats when spending extended time outdoors
- Apply a hyaluronic acid-based moisturizer to keep skin plump and firm
- Use a firming cream specifically formulated for the neck and jawline area
- Utilize prescription or over-the-counter retinoids to boost collagen production and maintain skin elasticity
- Gently exfoliate the chin and neck weekly to prevent buildup
- Try at-home lymphatic massage techniques to reduce fluid retention
Other Tips to Protect Your Chin Lipo Results
Diet, skincare, and exercise can all help to preserve your chin lipo results, but there are a few other tips and tricks that can help you along the way. We’ve listed them here:
- Sleep with your head slightly elevated to prevent fluid retention in the lower portion of your face and avoid sleeping face down.
- Keep your compression garment after your chin lipo recovery and wear it upon occasion if you notice mild swelling after a lack of sleep, increased salt intake, or a long flight.
- Consider non-surgical treatments like dermal fillers and Botox to enhance and prolong your results.