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Is a Lower Face Lift the Only Way to Take Care of Sagging Skin Under the Chin and Jaw?

asked 1 year ago by Nichole87
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Question viewed 1,692 times
Tags: age 25-34, female

Hello, I'm a female in my 20's but the skin under my chin and jaw sags. I was wondering if a lower face lift is the only way to correct this? I was thinking about getting fat liposuctioned because I thought that would decrease double chin and tighten the skin but then I heard this can cause the skin to sag even more. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks for your time :-)

12 answers to Is a Lower Face Lift the Only Way to Take Care of Sagging Skin Under the Chin and Jaw?

Sagging neckline in 20-30 year olds

Most sagging in this age group is in the vast majority of cases not due to redundant or loose skin but rather from excess submental fat which often runs in families and sensitive to weight gain. Simple liposuction will take care of this. A board certified plastic surgeon can tell you if this is the case.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Loose skin under the jaw in a woman in her 20's

Your question states you have loose skin under your jaw. This is relatively unlikely in your 20's - often loose muscle, excess fat, or other issues are the cause. In most people in their 20's, the jawline and neckline can be improved by reworking the fat (liposuction) or muscle (platysmaplasty) or both, with no "loose skin" cut out at all. A competent facial plastic surgeon can explain to you why a youtthful, tight neckline actually needs *more* (!) skin than a... more

Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD
Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Loose skin under chin

What you may perceive as loose skin might be excess fat under the chin. If that is the case, Vaser liposuction could help remove the excess fat and provide limited tightening to the skin. A consultation with a plastic surgeon can help answer more questions for you.

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Sagging Skin in the 20's

Generally speaking, Facelift is not indicated for someone in their 20's. I suggest that you consult with a reputable Facial Plastic Surgeon in your area to discuss your concerns.

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Loose skin at 20....

It is very rare to see someone at their 20's with a lot of sagging skin. Most of the times the fullness is caused by adipose (fat) tissue under the skin and the skin is able to retract and shrink after liposuction is done. To be sure if liposuction or a lift is indicated please seek the advise of your local facial plastic surgeon.

Gustavo A. Diaz, MD
Charlotte Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lower Face Lift for Sagging Skin in Neck

Yes, generally a lower face lift is the appropriate procedure to reduce the sagging skin and tissue of the neck and beneath the jaw. However, facial plastic surgery for sagging skin is usually reserved for older individuals seeking cosmetic enhancement. Younger patients who want improvement in their neck or jawline may do better with neck liposuction alone, and/or chin surgery. Jaw surgery on the chin with a silicone implant can improve the appearance of the neck. Only after a... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Tightening the skin in a 20 year old

Loose skin is very unusual in a 20 year old and it is more likely that you are being excessive critical of yourself. There are no reliable and consistent methods to tighthen skin non-surgically. Radiofrequency or ultrasound or laser may provide minor and temporary tightening but I would not generally advise these interventions in an inidvidual of your age.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Sagging skin

It is unusual for a 20 years old to have saggy skin, but it is possible. You need to see a plastic surgeon have an examination and decide what it is that is bothering you. it could be fat and all you need is liposuction

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Fat and Skin under the neck

The treatment of neck fat and excess skin will depend on several factors; 1- skin elasticity - if skin elasticity is good- then liposuction may be all that is needed. 2- Platysmal bands - if the bands are evident - not likely in a 20 year old- then tightening of the muscles is necessary. 3- Pre- and sub-platysmal fat. the fat between the skin and platysma can be liposuctioned, but the fat between the platysma and the deeper structures needs to be surgically removed. My... more

Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Managing Early Lower Face and Neck Aging

To be able to answer your question with the sincerity and specificity it deserves, I would need to personally examine you or as a fallback look at several photographs of your face. Left to guess what you may mean with "skin under my chin and jaw sags" and just how significant is would lead me to guess. In general, liposuction removes fat and Facelift lifts. I do not mean to be flippant but when you read some of the questions and comments on this site this line of thinking... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Face and necklifts help reduce sagging skin under the jaw

Liposuction (Vaser or Laser or Tumescence) in general works well addressing unwanted sagging excessive skin and fat under the jaw for people in their twenties. If the skin is loose however a mini - Facelift, face or neck lift works well for this loose skin. Some people could also benefit from a chin augmentation as well. It is best to discuss these things with your plastic surgeon.

Charles Perry, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

Ways to help neck and jowls without a facelift

Sagging of the chin and jaw can occur from normal aging, but many people (like you) get these at a young age. It is likely due to your facial shape and bone structure. There are ways to improve this without a facelift. It is possible to perform careful liposuction on the jowl area and neck to improve the appearance. Also, the skin of the neck and chin can be tightened non-surgically with some of the newer radiofrequency systems (like Reaction from Viora). Additionally,... more