Liposuction for protruding chin?

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A: Liposuction for protruding chin depends on the cause

By David Goldberg, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

The answer to your question depends on the cause of the protruding chin. If the protrusion is caused by fat, then laser liposuction can be very effective. However, if the protrusion is caused by bone, then nothing short of extensive surgery will work. Recovery time with laser lipo consists of swelling for a... more

A: Unlikely

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Casey, Liposuction is not the answer to a protruding chin. You most likely need bone reduction surgery. A few things that need to be checked before performing any chin reduction surgery are your teeth alignment (occlusion) and the relationship of your upper jaw to your lower jaw... more

A: See a facial plastic surgeon

By Ronald Shelton, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

Usually the cause for a large chin is a forward positioned jaw bone or thicker muscle / skin layers. It is not a reflection of more fat normally so liposuction is not a realistic option for most people. You will need to schedule a consultation with a plastic or oral maxillofacial surgeon to see what your... more

A: Liposuction is unlikely to reduce a prominent chin

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction of the neck is an excellent means to correct fullness and lack of definition, however the forward projection of the chin will not change with liposuction. An overly prominent chin can have several causes, and often the underlying cause is within the bony structure of the face and jaws. If you have... more

A: To change the chin prominence you have to change the bone.

By G. Gregory Gallico III, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

'Chin prominence' occurs for several reasons, but the main way to change true prominence is to change the bone. Depending on how much change you want or need, there are several ways to alter the bone to reduce the chin.

A: Large chin

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

WIthout examinng you , it would be difficult to say. If they chin is large because of the bone, then you would need a bony reduction. If you are complaining about fullness underneath the chin, then you can have liposuction of that region.

A: Lipo for a Jay Leno Chin

By Steven H. Schuster, MD - Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Dear Casey It is a very rare situation that would allow for liposuction of the chin to be performed successfully to improve chin protrusion. The proper operation is a chin recession which can be performed by a plastic surgeon or a maxillofacial surgeon. It involves cutting the chin in a particular... more

A: Botox for protruding chin?

By John P. Stratis, MD - Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

It is extremely unlikely that liposuctiong will help. Given that it is worse with smiling you may benefit from judicious injection of botox to relax the muscles of the chin. If the chin is protruding because of the bone you may need a major procedure.

A: Liposuction is unlikely to be of benefit

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

It is unlikely that liposuction would be useful in diminishing chin projection. An examination of your dentition and occlusal relationships is essential to determining if the underlying problem is due to your mandible. This could be treated with a variety of procedures depending on the condition.

A: Treatment of protruding chin

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Making the chin smaller is harder than making it bigger. You should go in for an evaluation to determine exactly why yours is too big. Is it bone or some other tissue that is in excess and can there be a treatment tailored to your specific needs?

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