Will my Chin Look More Defined if I Combine Chin Liposuction with a Neck Lift? Doctor Answers, Tips
Neck Lift: Q&A
Ask a Question

Will my Chin Look More Defined if I Combine Chin Liposuction with a Neck Lift?

How common is it for patients to have both a neck lift and chin liposuction done?

20 Doctor Answers | Asked by anon
+1

Chin lipo and neck lift

It is actually very common for a neck lift to also include some form of fat removal, either direct or with liposuction
+3

Chin Liposuction and Neck Lift.

Thank you for your question. Liposuction can be done with a Neck Lift but there is some risk to blood circulation after the lift if Liposuction is also done. The safest and most common approach is for the surgeon to "de fat" the neck during the Neck Lift through a small incision under the chin. This permits more accurate sculpting of the neck fat.
+3

Chin Liposuction and Necjlift

Liposuction to the chin and a necklift are often performed together. More about lower face rejuvenation options avaiable 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... more

You might also like...

Real Stories

Neck Lift with Lipo - New York, NY

The procedure I had was a neck lift with lipo- a small incision under the chin, all fat...

Before + After Photos

View 496 Neck Lift photos
+1

Combination Neck Lift Procedures

At my practice in New York City and Long Island, I combine neck rejuvenation procedures in order to maximize improvement of the neck appearance for my patients. Our neck lift rejuvenation procedures include: neck fat removal (or neck liposuction), neck tightening (platysmaplasty) and excess skin removal (cervicoplasty). Chin implants can also be considered when a patient has excess skin or fat in the neck. For these patients, liposuction along with the implant may be a good idea to... more
+1

Neck lift and liposuction

It is very common to perform lipocontouring of the neck in conjunction with a neck lift. The two procedures are very effective in creating a nicely defined jawline and a balanced profile. If you are thin with very little neck fat I would be very cautious with lipocontouring. While liposuction can have fantastic contouring results in the neck, if you are thin and the surgeon doesn't have a lot of experience it is possible to get contour irregularities that are very difficult to correct. more
+1

Chin lift and neck liposuction are commonly done together

For a more defined neck line you could do a neck lift with liposuction. You may want to also consider a chin implant to improve your profile as well. Pictures will help in determining this for you. Below is an example of a video that helps to answer this question for you to watch and a link to see more informative videos: see video
+1

Options for neck tightening

Smart Lipo is an effective way of resculpting the neck area and helps tighten loose skin. Smart Lipo uses laser light allowing finer resculpturing of the neck and jowls. If greater tightening of the skin is required, you may benefit more from a neck lift. This is also a quick way to reduce jowls, eliminate a double chin, slim the bands of muscle that form the wattle, and tighten neck skin. Often, liposuction alone can help resculpt this area and tighten loose skin. These procedures can be... more
+1

Avoid liposuction of the neck especially in the submental area.

Liposuction in the neck can be very hazardous as mentioned in some other posts. Fat should be removed under direct vision vision because one can never be sure where the fat is. The fat can be superficial or deep to the platysma muscles. Liposuction is a blind technique and cannot address this in a controlled way. Necklift surgery allows direct visualization of the anatomy and removal of the fat by direct excision in a very precise fashion. The Necklift also allows the muscle... more
+1

Liposuction at the Time of a Neck Lift

I do not routinely use liposuction during facelifts or neck lifts. The trauma of the suction can make the dissection bloodier and more difficult deal with delicate tissues. I do use it however for people that carry a lot of excess fat in the neck. For other patients that fat can be visualized and cut out directly. The choice is made individually. Liposuction is a tool. Its use should applied with good judgement.
+1

Chin, Neck & Jawline Definition are all improved by Necklift, often including Liposuction or trimming

After a personal consultation, your surgeon will recommend treatments and options, discussing how each can help you. Liposuction alone can improve chin definition, and is preferred when skin tone is good and the only issue is excess fat under the skin. Necklift is a general procedure description which can include liposuction or direct trimming of fat under the skin. It can also include removal of loose skin, removal of excessive platysma muscle or subplatysmal fat,... more
+1

Lipo and neck lift

These procedures are usually done together, the liposuction to remove excess fat if present and the lift to tighten the sagging neck muscles and get rid of the excess skin. Liposuction alone is an excellent procedure for improving the definition of the chin and neck for those with fat deposits and less than 40 years old. Your plastic surgeon will be the best judge of which procedure(s) best meets your needs.
+1

Necklift combined with a submental liposuction is often done.

Necklift combined with a submental liposuction is often done. However, if you have a minimum of fat and a liposuction is done it can make the neck look "skeletonized" where you see the muscle. Be careful who you pick!
+1

Neck lift with or without liposuction?

A necklift can include removal of skin and/or fat. If fat needs to be removed, liposuction is performed. If just skin, then that is removed by making incisions behind the ears and under the chin. Often these procedures are combined with suturing of the neck muscles (platysma) to tighten the "sling" of the neck. I have found in younger patients, simple liposuction frequently is all that is necessary. However, older patients may require a combination or all of these... more
+1

A neck lift better include chin liposuction.

A lower face and neck liposuction is performed as part of a neck lift. Simply the act of lifting the flaps that is part of the neck lift caused a liposuction type result. The fat does not actually be suctioned off because the body in healing the surgery will remove damaged fat cells. For very thin persons who need a neck lift (typically also performed with a lower facelift) I generally do not perform liposuction because I am looking to preserve fat. In heavier necks,... more
+1

Combination of Neck Lift and Liposuction

Virtually always, fat removal is performed as an important part to the neck lift procedure. In addition to thorough fat modification, the neck muscles are tightened leading to better chin and neck definition. Fat removal is much more thorough with a neck lift than with liposuction alone.
+1

Chin Liposuction/Neck lift

I routinely perform chin liposuction as part of the neck lift procedure. It is something that is included as part of the surgery. If you'd like more chin definition, you should consider a chin implant in combination with your neck lift surgery. Chin implants are wonderful and they are available in many shapes and sizes. That way, one can tailor the implant shape/size for your particular face.
+1

Will my Chin Look More Defined if I Combine Chin Liposuction with a Neck Lift?

The general correct answer is yes but without a posted photo no way we can be exact in which combination therapy you need.
+1

Very common to combine liposuction with a neck lift

Very commonly done together...chin augmentation may help define the chin as well in some instances if a patient has a recessed chin; see video
+1

Neck lifts don't need liposuction

If the surgeon has made an incision to tighten the muscles in the neck, which is the main component of a neck lift, the fat can also be directly removed without liposuction. I personally much prefer this approach under direct vision because it is more precise than liposuction and all bleeding can be stopped which decreases bruising and speeds the recovery greatly.
+1

Liposuction is just a tool used in the neck lift of many!

The two go together. Think of liposuction as a tool. Theres a knife, fork, spoon, and theres a liposuction cannula. All worke together to do a great neck lift. Sure you look better when liposuctions is needed and used. Best, Dr George Commons.
Doctors will not see your comments on their answers. If you'd like to follow up, please go here to ask another question.

Comments (0)

Ask a Question

Welcome Back

Sign in with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Forgot your password?

Don't have an account? Create one now.

Join RealSelf

Join with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Please enter a valid email address
 Did you mean ?

By creating an account, you are indicating that you have read and accept the RealSelf Terms of Use.

Already a member? Sign In.

Retrieve your password

Enter your username or email address and we will send you a link to login.

Check your email

Check your email. We've sent you a link to reset your password.

Ok