2026-05-25
The Line from Nose to Chin is Key! Low Nose Rhinoplasty & Double Chin Liposuction (LipoSound)
A 20s female sought to correct a low, blunt nose and a double chin with a sagging jawline. The plan included rhinoplasty (implant, osteotomy, bulbous tip correction, columella lengthening) and LipoSound ultrasonic liposuction for the double chin and jawline.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# Main Concerns:
1. Low nasal bridge and blunt nasal tip
2. Wanted to address the dull appearance of her lower face due to double chin fat and a sagging jawline.
* Consultation
1. After much consideration, she decided on rhinoplasty due to her concerns about a low and blunt nose.
2. Ultrasound can be used to break down subcutaneous fat into fine particles (like orange pulp into juice). This allows it to be squeezed out through small openings, and fat can be effectively removed with only a small cannula.
* Plan
# Nasal Bridge Rhinoplasty
- Augmentation rhinoplasty (implant)
- Osteotomy
# Nasal Tip Rhinoplasty
- Bulbous tip correction
- Columella lengthening (columella lowering)
# LipoSound Ultrasonic Liposuction (Double Chin & Jawline)
* Post-operative Progress
1. In the post-operative progress, she was satisfied that her nasolabial angle was enhanced and her blunt, low nose was corrected, resulting in a refined and sophisticated shape.
2. ‘LipoSound’ can be thought of as equipment that emulsifies fat using ultrasound. Because it liquefies fat particles, which are like orange pulp, into a juice-like consistency:
1. It allows for much smoother extraction – fat can be squeezed out like water without applying much force, and it can be suctioned with just a small cannula. Therefore, it causes much less irritation, leading to faster recovery from bruising and swelling, right? Consequently, bio-bond (post-surgical adhesion) is also significantly reduced.2. Since ultrasound is emitted from beneath the dermis, there is less skin sagging after the procedure, and additional benefits of skin elasticity and tightening can be achieved.
# Bio-bond may develop about 2 weeks after surgery, which can cause discomfort. In such cases, warm compresses and stretching can help it resolve faster. We also offer injections to help release it at the one-month follow-up, so please keep that in mind!
Consultation and surgery should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
VIBE from extensive experience
Yoo Young-moon, Chief Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery
Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may vary depending on the individual after surgery, and caution is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of procedure is Liposound liposuction?
Liposound is a device that uses ultrasound to break down and liquefy subcutaneous fat. It transforms fat particles, which are like orange segments, into a smooth, juice-like consistency, allowing for effective fat removal even with a small cannula. It has the advantage of being less irritating, leading to faster recovery.
Is there any skin sagging after Liposound treatment?
No, on the contrary, you can additionally achieve skin elasticity and tightening effects. Liposound emits ultrasound from beneath the dermis, so there is less skin sagging after the procedure, and it actually helps improve skin elasticity.
Can rhinoplasty improve both a low nasal bridge and a blunt nasal tip?
Yes, it is possible. A low nasal bridge can be raised with augmentation rhinoplasty (implants), and a blunt nasal tip can be improved through tip plasty, such as correction for a bulbous nose and columellar lengthening, to achieve a sharp and sophisticated nose shape.
How long is the recovery period after Liposound treatment?
Since Liposound gently removes fat, it is less irritating than general liposuction, leading to faster recovery from bruising and swelling. Bio-bonds may form about two weeks after the surgery, but they can be managed with warm compresses and stretching.
What are bio-bonds and how are they managed?
Bio-bonds are adhesions that occur after surgery, and they can cause discomfort about two weeks after Liposound treatment. Warm compresses and stretching help them resolve quickly, and they can also be managed with injections at the one-month follow-up.
Is it effective for improving the jawline in addition to double chin liposuction?
Yes, it is effective. Liposound ultrasonic liposuction effectively removes not only double chin fat but also fat from a sagging jawline, solving the problem of a dull lower face and making the overall jawline more defined and refined.