Would Chin liposuction be an option for a girl in her mid 20s with a "witch's chin" if you know the cause of this is not the bone, but tissue (fat, and other previous fillers)? Which would be the best way to approach this problem? Would this procedure leave a scar? If so, how big would it be? How much does this procedure cost with local anesthesia? How long is the recovery time for this procedure? Any risk of making it worse? Many thanks!
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Answer: Correction of Witch's (pointy) chin deformity
The cost of cosmetic surgery including chin liposuction is driven by 3 factors. These are anesthesia doctor's fee, surgeon's fee, and operating room fee. the operating room and anesthesia costs are based on time. The other determining factor is whether simple chin liposuction of the su...
Most patients with submental and neck fat will benefit from liposuction. If you have significant sun damage, you may have loose skin. But if your skin is resilient, the results are stellar.
Prior to liposuction you should be at a stable weight. 5-10 lbs lost after your procedure wont affect your face much, however extreme weight lose will affect your features or possibly give you a "saggy" appearance after surgery as the fat was already removed leaving a pocket. Before getting this...