First, we numb the under-chin area with a local anesthetic. Then we will make a tiny incision just under the chin. This incision point is ordinarily very small and becomes almost imperceptible once it has healed. The thin VASER probe is inserted beneath the skin into the fat layer. The device is switched on and ultrasound pulses break up the fat under the chin. The fat is suctioned, and sutures are placed to close the incision site. It may be covered with a steri-strip to allow for drainage. VASER lipo has major advantages over less advanced systems for facial liposuction as the ultrasound energy targets just the fatty layer. Blood vessels are not damaged by the ultrasound energy, for far less bruising and swelling. You will have some swelling and possibly some bruising, but this is ordinarily minor. Any of these side effects will ordinarily subside within a few days. You will need to wear a compression garment for some time after the procedure. This will help to minimize swelling, aid the healing process, and encourage skin tightening.