Columbia Chin Liposuction doctors

	Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon 607 S. Lindbregh, Saint Louis		1 answer
	Christian Prada, MD Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon 17300 North Outer 40 Road Suite 300, Chesterfield		1 answer
	William H. Huffaker, MD Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon 17300 N Outer Forty Road Suite 300, Chesterfield
	Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon 17300 N. Outer 40 Road Suite 300, Chesterfield
	Stephen H. Colbert, MD Columbia Plastic Surgeon 1 Hospital Dr M349 # 200, Columbia

Recent Answers

How Often is a Chin Lift Needed After Chin Liposuction? How many weeks after lipo will it be obvious if my skin is sagging and will be in need of another procedure? Not all patients end up needing a lift, right?

A: Will I have loose skin after liposuction to the neck?

In general I try to determine whether a skin tightening procedure is needed at the initial consultation. Age of the patient, skin elasticity, and amount of neck fat likely determine whether any additional procedure will be needed. I would say between 3-4 months out most of the swelling is gone after liposuction and the skin has had all the time needed to contract. If at this time it looks lax, prepare for a more aggressive procedure.

Christian Prada, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

Excess Fat Below Chin and my Neck- Looking Old I am 47 and have excess fat below my chin and my neck looks old. What would you recommend and how much would it cost?

A: Lose or fat neck and chin requires individualized diagnosis and treatment

While it may seem obvious that the problem under your chin is excess fat and loose skin, in reality, the best solution is not as simple as isolated liposuction usually requires a more thorough understanding on the surgeon's part.

The area under your chin is built in layers like your belly - skin on the surface, then a layer of fat that can be liposuctioned under that, then a paired muscle (platysma) which loosens with age, then a deeper layer of tough, fibrous fat under that, and finally the bones/cartilage/muscles of your neck itself.

Achieving truly excellent, and enduring, rejuvenation of that area requires the surgeon to truly treat each of those layers appropriately, and not just suck out fat and pull everything else "up and back".

With great skin elasticity, it is possible to achieve a truly great neck and jawline solely through an incision under the chin. With moderate elasticity, incisions behind the ear become necessary. With poor elasticity, or if the mid and upper cheek need to be treated (not just the jawline), incisions in front of the ear become necessary as well.

As for cost, this will vary from state to state, as well as with what procedure your physician is performing, and his skill & expertise. I would guess you will find a range anywhere from $5000-$12000 for all-inclusive fees for this spectrum of possibilities.

Best of luck!

Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD

Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon