Incision for chin liposuction

York Jay Yates, MD answers: Under chin vs behind the ears incision for Chin Liposuction?

Why do some doctors only cut a single incision under the chin and others cut two incisions by each ear? I presume more fat can be reached with 2 incisions but does the single incision limit the doctor that much more?


York Jay Yates, MD
1 month ago
By York Jay Yates, MD - Ogden Plastic Surgeon

Depending on the amount of fat and the angle of the jawline and chin relative to this fat it is sometimes necessary to use lateral incisions to achieve a smooth result.  This allows "cross tunneling". 

I never hesitate to use more incisions if it will achieve a better result.  These are very small incision, especially for the neck (3mm) leaving barely perceptible scars.

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