Will my Chin Implant Make my Neck Look Defined?

asked 1 year ago by bongars in New York
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Tags: neck, definition

How can a little artificial chin give my neck a definition? Will the skin be pulled straight during the surgery? I asked a doc if I needed neck liposuction he said no. He told me that he would use size 2 chin implant (anatomic) it wraps around the chin.... What do you think docs? Your opinion is appreciated.

9 answers to Will my Chin Implant Make my Neck Look Defined?

Chin implant could improve neck definition

The chin implant makes the neck look more defined because it gives the illusion of having a longer jawline. Placing the implant on the front part of the chin extends the mandible outwards and gives more visual distance between the Adam’s apple and the front part of the chin. Occasionally liposuction and/or a necklift is done at the same time as the chin implant to remove any fat in the neck. When fat is removed from the neck, it often times require removal from both above and... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Don't Bet On A Chin Implant To Improve The Neck

Chin implants are great to compensate for a receding chin. But they do not " move the skin" or make any change in the anatomy of the neck. The reality is that many patients with a receding chin are well-served by sharpening the jaw-neck angle by either liposuction or neck sculpture which removes even more fat and tightens a slack neck muscle that may be contributing to the absence of a sharper angle between jaw and neck. Would suggest you seek some more opinions... more

Robert Kotler, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin Augmentation with #Silicone Implant can help Improve #Neck Appearance

Hi bongars in New York, An ill-defined neck may be due to many reasons. Excess neck fat, sagging skin, or loose muscle are common causes in the aged neck, which may be improved with submental liposuction, face lift, or neck plastic surgery. Poor bone structure or a soft, weak, small, or receding chin will also contribute to an ill-defined neck. For younger patients, placing a chin implant alone may greatly improve the appearance of the neck. For older patients, chin... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Use imaging to help you decide

Without a photo that is certainly a difficult determination to make. You could consider computer imaging to asses the results with or without liposuction and then make an informed decision.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Chin Implant Make my Neck Look Defined

Very hard to answer without posted photos of how you look. Be my guess is your doctor is correct. But I always offer some Smart Lipo of the chin to help tighten the skin. Best of luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Chin implant effects on the neck.

While there is no direct effect of a chin implant on the neck, the strech of the skin, and the elongation of the chin may help the submental area appear more balanced and flatter. If you have little fat in the submental area, and liposuction is not an option for you, I would suggest a chin implant first to see if the indirect effects of the implant on your neck are sufficient to address your neck area. If not, then I would consider treatments focused on that area for correction... more

Behrooz Torkian, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin Implant for Neck Definition

I think it would be more accurate to state that your jawline, not your neck, might look more defined with placement of a chin implant. There is really no pulling of the skin during chin implant placement, so I am confused about your question regarding this specific maneuver. The skin overlying your chin does get projected, or pushed out, further with placement of a chin implant but I am not sure if this is what you were referring to in your question. If your surgeon did not recommend... more

John M. Hilinski, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin implants and how your neck appears

Chin implants should not really have a direct effect upon how your neck looks. However, it may indirectly make your neck look more defined. The actual implant provides some projection, but in order to pull your neck skin tighter you would most likely need a necklift or neck liposuction. If you're concerned that you may need some neck liposuction, it doesn't hurt to get a second opinion. It's difficult to tell you more without actually seeing a photo... more

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Chin Augmentation to improve appearance of neck.

Chin augmentation helps a “weak” receding chin. By bringing a chin forward and making it better defined and more in balance with the nose the profile is greatly improved. A chin augmentation can also enhance the patient’s neckline by making it appear longer. In all cases, it surely brings harmony to the face. I use an implant made from a hard product called Silastic. It has been proven to have no ill effects on the body and looks very natural.... more