Will Chin Liposuction Result in Loose Skin?

To some degree, you will have loose skin but at your age and given the appearance of your skin, this should be relatively mild. I typically do not recommend more procedures than a patient requests but I believe you should consider a chin implant or chin enlargement. This would serve two purposes: 1) it would partially "take up" the loose skin and 2) your natural chin is small and makes your neck seem fuller; a chin implant would provide greater definition ot the chin and neck,

Hello and thank-you for sharing your question.

Correction of a double chin can be achieved either though a surgical or non-invasive approaches. Liposuction of the chin and neck produces consistently good results for appropriate candidates. Worsening of skin laxity in a 24 year-old with a small double chin should not be significant. You may consider a chin implant to further improve your profile.  We are very excited with the development of several non-invasive techniques for correction of a double chin. We offer the Cool mini as a non-surgical alternative to liposuction for the right candidate. Generally, two treatments are required separated by 4-6 weeks.  We also offer Kybella which is another non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Generally 3-6 treatments are needed separated by 4-6 weeks.   

I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to learn about your options..

Best regards,

It’s not unusual for patients to present for
treatment of aesthetic deformities of the chin and neck. These deformities can
occur for a variety of reasons and may involve the skin, fat, muscle, or bone. For this reason, it’s important that the problem
be carefully evaluated.

Your pictures suggest that you would benefit from
liposuction of your chin and neck. Without a physical exam to evaluate your
skin tone, it’s difficult to determine your risk for skin sag. In someone your
age the risk of skin sag should be low, especially if compression garments are
used in the postoperative period.

If you’re concerned about postoperative skin sag,
it’s important that you discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon. Your
surgeon should be able to indicate your risk for this type of
complication.  

It appears as though you have good skin tone.  Patients who have good skin resiliency usually have stellar results with chin liposuction.  Speak to your surgeon about the snap back test for skin resiliency. 

Chin liposuction is a great procedure with high patient satisfaction. As with any surgical procedure the right candidate must be selected. This depends on the experience and guidance of the surgeon. Because you are young you probaby have excellent skin quality which will allow your skin to shrink back to new contour after surgery. Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a complete evaluation. Looks like you are a good candidate. Good luck,
Dr. ES