I Am 41 Years Old and Considering a Chinlipo. Will my Skin Tighten Enough? (photo)

I am 41 years old and considering a chinlipo. Will my skin tighten enough? I have a normal weigth and underchin runs in the family.

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Options for neck rejuvenation

Neck Lift (Cervicoplasty / Platysmaplasty): restoring elegance to the face Though it is not technically part of the face, a neck with loose, sagging skin can age the face dramatically. A neck lift is a standard part of most facelift surgeries, as the neck skin is mobilized in continuity with the lower face. Immediately under the skin of the neck is the platysma muscle, which you can easily see in a mirror when you clench your teeth and tighten your jaw. In youth, this paired muscle... more

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Will chin lipo tighten my skin enough?

Based on your photo, it appears you would benefit from submental/jowl liposuction. An in-person exam would really be necessary to determine if you would benefit from this procedure only, as elasticity of the skin is a major determinant of the expected result. A neck lift combined with the lipo would help, and may give you the best result. From here, I would recommend a consult with a board certified surgeon who has a great deal of experience. He/she will be able to assess your needs and see... more

Yes, Lipo Will Work, Combination Suggested

We see fullness and laxity underchin and with a combination treatment to remove the fat (fullness) under the chin and tighten the skin with the laser lipo process along with Ultherapy for lifting and tightening the area - it's a home run.

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However, I would be concerned that you might not get enough tightening from neck liposuction. I suspect that you would have a much more dramatic result with a properly done lower face/neck lift. Please bear in mind that recovering from a lower face and neck liposuction is very straight forward. A face lift involves more recovery time. For this reason, sometimes lower face and neck liposuction are performed as a compromise procedure.