Liposuction for double chin before losing weight?

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A: Liposuction under the chin

By Darrick E. Antell, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

There are a wide variety of answers that have been posted to your question and personally, I have never been disappointed with having performed liposuction under the chin. I believe that the procedure is technically easier to perform when there is more fat present under the chin and would consider doing the... more

A: Liposuction for double chin before losing weight?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Personally, I would save my money. You should consider plastic surgery when your weight is stable. Until then you may be having a procedure which may not be needed. Hope this was helpful. Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS

A: Dobule chin

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

You may lose the double chin with further weight loss, if it is stil present after the weight loss, then have a surgical procedure to correct it.

A: Liposuction of the neck

By Sharon Theresa McLaughlin MD - Long Island Plastic Surgeon

Patients benefiting the most from liposuction under the chin are those that have fat in that area. If you hold the tissue under your chin between your fingers there should be fat there if you are feeling mostly skin you are unlikely to benefit from liposuction of the neck. I do not think 10 lbs weight loss... more

A: Wait to liposuction until you have lost the weight

By John P. Stratis, MD - Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

I recommend that you wait to lose the weight before you do anything to your neck. The reason is that with the amount of weight that you have lost liposuction may not be the answer for you. You may need to have more of a neck lift procedure. If you find after a 3 month period of time that you cannot... more

A: Liposuction of chin and neck.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! 1) In general, it's fine to have cosmetic surgery if you are somewhat overweight. It does not affect the improvement in contour. 2) There are several anatomical reasons for a double chin, and excess fat is only one of the reasons. So you need a thorough exam to make sure that liposuction of the chin... more

A: Liposuction and weight loss

By Ricardo Izquierdo, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Most patients will do well with liposuction if they are within 10-15% of their weight loss goal. The only caveat is that we would not want the skin elasticity to change with the added loss of weight. Most patients will do well, but ask your surgeon.

A: This is a personal choice

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

10 more pounds makes a huge difference in the face. If you did realized that type of weight loss, you might very well feel like you don't need neck liposuction. However, lower face and neck liposuction are relatively easy to recover from. The procedure can be done under local in an office procedure room.... more

A: Liposuction for double chins

By David Hansen, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologic surgeon

Congratulations on losing the weight so far. Keep it up. There is no problem doing the liposuction on your double chin now. It is done under local anesthesia and is quite easy for you to go through @ a cost of roughly $2500. You can be back to work in 2 days or less. Good Luck!

A: Weight reduction prior to liposuction

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

With any body-contouring procedure, it is best to achieve your most fit level and be able to maintain it. Even thoughyou only have 10 more pounds to go, you mustbe able to maintain the weight loss and that is often the most challenging. It does no good to lose the weight, do surgery, and then gain it all back.... more

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