How Often is a Chin Lift Needed After Chin Liposuction?

asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Lisa L. Sowder, MD
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Tags: chin, sagging, comparison, lift, recovery, statistics

How many weeks after lipo will it be obvious if my skin is sagging and will be in need of another procedure? Not all patients end up needing a lift, right?

4 answers to How Often is a Chin Lift Needed After Chin Liposuction?

Chin lift after liposuction

I usually reserve judgment on lipo results for about three months. There are instances, however, where liposuction will reveal issues with the neck that were not apparent until the overlying fat was removed. I just saw a lady today whose neck bands appeared after her lipo by another doctor. The other doctor did not really do anything "wrong" other than not warn her that this sometimes is the case. Whether or not you end up with a good... more

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Will I have loose skin after liposuction to the neck?

In general I try to determine whether a skin tightening procedure is needed at the initial consultation. Age of the patient, skin elasticity, and amount of neck fat likely determine whether any additional procedure will be needed. I would say between 3-4 months out most of the swelling is gone after liposuction and the skin has had all the time needed to contract. If at this time it looks lax, prepare for a more aggressive procedure.

Christian Prada, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

People are so impatient.

I think you will have a pretty good idea of what is going on by 4 months after your initial procedure. I generally like to wait 6 to 12 months before revising these procedures because of the slow natural improvement that follows after a liposuction procedure.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon