Liposuction or "Trampoline" Neck Lift? (Both in Conjunction with Chin Implant) (photo)

Hi, I'm 38 and have a weak chin coupled with a "double chin" with some jowling. A lower face and neck lift (~$20K) is outside my budget. I've consulted with several doctors. One told me a chin implant with liposuction ($6K); and the other suggested a chin implant, no liposuction and a "trampoline" neck lift ($6K + $10K). Obviously it's a big difference in price. The chin implant is a given, I'm just wondering what the best solution is for my neck. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Here is my recommendation.

Based on your photographs alone, I believe your best results would be achieved with lower facelift/necklift, submental fat direct excision (more uniform and smooth than liposuction, not to mention less bloody since under direct vision with precise hemostasis), and extended anatomic Flowers mandibular glove silicone elastomer chin implant (via the same incision used fo the fat removal and necklift with treatment of the anterior platysma--similar to corset procedure). This would require 4... more

Chin Implant and Submental Liposuction

A chin implant with or without submental liposuction would provide a nice improvement, and this can be done for lower figure you mentioned.

Neck rejuvenation

It is difficult to assess with this photo alone but it is possible that you could be a candidate for liiposuction and a suture suspension neck lift. Your chin could possibly be augmented with fat grafting. Cervical / submandibular liposuction Some individuals have 'sagging' necks primarily due to fat accumulation below the jawbone (mandible). In some cases, liposuction alone can significantly improve the neck appearance. Liposuction is also frequently combined with surgical neck... more

Michael Law, MD

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Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Treatment options for neck

A chin implant alone will improve you neck somewhat. TIghtening of the platysma muscle in addition to this would further define your neck and I think would overall give you a good result. Of course a complete lower face and neck lift would be more dramatic but you are young and might not need it just yet. best of luck

Thomas Buonassisi, MD

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Vancouver Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Neck lift can really be improved with chin implant.

Hi. You don't look like you need a face and neck lift anyway! Hard to be sure from just one picture, but liposuction may be all you need.

Improving the appearance of a double chin

There are many great options to improve the appearance of the neck, and the best option depends on the needs of the patient. Depending on the age of the patient and elasticity of the skin, submental/jowl liposuction yields a great result. For a patient who is a good candidate, the best overall result would be from a necklift, (with liposuction of the neck if necessary), and platysmaplasty, removing skin around the ears if needed. If your surgeon has computer imaging software, it may... more

Neck lift will address "double chin"

At age 38 the best option to sculpt a whole new neck and jaw line is to perform a neck lift. The neck lift operation involves removing fat above and below the platysmal muscle and tightening the platysmal muscle in the submental area to give a nice definition of the neck and jaw line. There are 3 incisions, in the neck lift surgery, all about 2 cm in length, which include 2 incisions behind the ears and 1 incision in the chin area to gain access to remove the fat in the neck. That same... more

Chin implant, neck liposuction with laser assisted tightening,and fat rebalancing

It is my opinion, that today you really have many more options than what was available even 5--7 years ago. Personally, I would suggest to you that there is no rush to proceed to a facelift. You have excellent skin tone and texture. An extended chin implant would help with your jaw line and the early prejowl hollowing or sulcus as it is more technically called. I like the general contour of your chin and lower face. I would opt for a conservative... more

Liposuction or "Trampoline" Neck Lift? (Both in Conjunction with Chin Implant)

Thanks for the one posted photo. You might consider due to limitations of funds chin implant + Smart Lipo of sub mental area. Fee range $5 to 6K.

A lower face/neck lift for $6000 is very affordable for dramatic results.

A lower face/neck lift under local anesthesia for only $6000 is very affordable for most patients who want a dramatic improvement and without the risks of general anesthesia. Liposuction is usually part of the procedure. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD