Incisions for chin liposuction

Richard P. Rand, 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?


Richard P. Rand, MD
1 month ago
By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

 If the fat excess is confined to the immediate chin area, a single incision in the midline can suffice.  If there is more fat laterally or along the jawline, sometimes extra incisions will help.  They are all so small that they don't show.

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