How Long Will the Results of Chin Liposuction Last?

You are correct in that a double chin is generally attributable to localized fat. Liposuction permanently removes the fat but does little to correct skin redundancy. In mild cases, liposuction creates fine tunnels of intentional and favorable fibrous (scar) tissue that makes the skin stick to the underlyng neck muscles. However two conditions can occur: If the neck skin is too loose (commonly from age, repeated weight gain/loss, or extensive sun damage) you may be left with redundant... more

Chin or Neck Liposuction or Laser Assisted Liposuction of the neck, which is also called the Laser or Non-surgical Neck Lift removes fat beneath the chin and also results in skin tightening. These results should last a long time. The most common cause of failure of results of chin liposuction is that the patient gains weight. Although many fat cells are removed, those left behind can expand to 4 times their size to store new fat that the body takes on. The most important thing... more

Chin liposuction is best done in the young patient who has good skin elasticity and can get a nice result. Once you have crossed the line where the skin is looser and won't shrink as well, a neck lift or cheek and neck lift is better and much more long lasting than liposuction. After any procedure, the aging process begins again. Where fat cells have been removed, there is less tendancy for your fat to reaccumulate but it can happen if you don't watch what you eat.

Thank you for the question. The results of chin liposuction surgery may last many years. However, the aging process will continue in patients may have problems with loose skin etc. that can be addressed through facelifting procedures. it will be important after surgery to maintain stable weight in order to prevent recurrence of the adipose tissue collection in the chin area. Good skin elasticity is an important attribute of the patient... more

If you gain weight the fat will distribute itself to places other than where you got the liposuction. It's best to keep your weight stable. With time the skin could start to sag but that is a function of normal aging. In general, if you keep your weight stable and have healthy habits, the results should last about 10 years.

As we get older the skin loosens and starts sagging. So a generalized sagging will occur eventually. As long as you do not gain excessive weight there is no reason to worry about fat accumulation under your chin. Results should last well over ten years.

Liposuction of the upper neck and chin region involves removal of unwanted, excess fatty deposits. If done at the proper time, your skin will shrink wrap up to provide you with an enhanced neck and chin contour. You are correct in assuming that your skin will eventually begin to sag down. Hopefully, this won't occur for many years and you will enjoy the results of your liposuction procedure. You were incorrect in assuming that the fat will accumulate once again. You are born... more

The results of liposuction of the chin and neck are frequently spectacular and long-lasting. Liposuction removes stubborn fat deposits directly beneath the skin, but does not remove deeper fat pockets beneath the platysmal muscle. Nothing lasts forever, and unfortunately, liposuction does not stop the aging process. The fat should not re-accumulate if your weight remains relatively stable. I have observed that liposuction does have a protective effect on further aging of the neck,... more

After a liposuction of the chin, patient compliance is an incredibly important factor to get a great result. In our practice, we let our patients know that they must wear a compressive garment 24 hours a day for the first two weeks after their surgery. After this time, they may wear the compressive garment when they return home from work and throughout the evening. Once they have completed the healing process the results are theirs to keep.  

Liposuction results are permanent even if the patient puts on a few pounds afterwards. I am not referring to massive weight gain where liposuction is not suitable therapy. Aging of the neck will occur after liposuction, however, as in people who have not had liposuction. Over time, the platysma muscle might descend and the skin can become excessive. Operations other than liposuction are indicated to correct these problems.

Once liposuction of the neck is performed, as long as the weight stays off, fat should not accumulate in this region.  On the other hand, with age, the skin will normally and gradually hang.  

Results after liposuction are usually permanent. However, sagging skin with aging can happen. The fat should not re-accumulate in the area that was liposuctioned. Should skin sagging occur, the best solution would be neck lift.

Assuming you have good skin tone and have not lost elasticity and do have excess fat, the results are long lasting. We combine Laser Liposuction with Power Assisted Tumescent Liposuction.  It's all local anesthesia, outpatient and results are superb.