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Male Double Chin Removal

I am a 37old male, great health. Just lost 110lbs and working on my last 40-50 lbs. While I know once the weight is gone I need a major tummy tuck, the area that is bothering me the most is my double chin. Its fairly large, and wanted to know if it can be removed via Laserlipo (smart lipo), Vaser, or anything less invasive than a full neck lift which will leave scars and has major downtime. Please help!! I live in Metro NYC.

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Liposuction of the neck

I would recommend losing the 50 pounds and having surgery at your ideal weight. This will yield the best longterm result. If you have poor skin elasticity after your weight loss, a necklift will be necessary to give the ideal result. If you are willing to accept considerable improvement, but a less than ideal result, you can avoid the necklift scars with neck lipo. A key component to the success of neck lipo will be wearing a compression garment for 1... more

Chin lipo

Visit a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an evaluation and then you can have the list of alternatives described. The problem with laser lipo is you may have loose skin left over since you have had a significant weight fluctuation recently. Recovery is not as long for a neck-lift as you may think. First, an evaluation may be needed to explore your options.

Vaser liposuction in neck of 37 year old with large weight loss.

Every person needs a careful evaluation. I have had many patients that have done very well with VASER Liposuction after large weight loss. Your youth and apparent skin tone is favorable for liposuction to work. I feel you likely should try liposuction first because it is a simpler and less costly. If you do have extra skin after , then a facelift type operation can be considered. You would need to go into a liposuction with this understanding. I have... more

You will likely like the results of laser liposuction, but expect some skin laxity

based on your picture, it appears that you have significant fat that would be amenable to removal via laser liposuction. I treat many patients with laser liposuction, and as long as you understand the limitations and the other options available to you such as neck lifts, you'll be able to make a good decision. with laser liposuction, your profile will be enhanced. for maximal skin tightness, you may want to consider an open procedure such as a neck lift. more

Treatment of Excess Neck Tissues in Men

Congratulations on your weight loss! The best way to understand which option provides the result that you will feel comfortable with is to understand the anatomy. The neck has several layers- similar to a cake; subplatysmal fat- baby fat will not change much with weight loss,gives fullness to under chin area. platysma muscle( cause the two bands in the front of the neck in thinner skin people)-tightening these, often combined with removal of the deep fat is called a... more

Neck treatment

If you have lost over 100 lbs and you are planning to lose another 50 lbs, you may have more of a skin problem than neck fat , and you probably will need some kind of neck lift.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Male double chin

I have done hundreds of necks such as yours with what we call a "mini-necklift" . This procedure is performed under local anesthesia and through a tiny incision in the crease beneath the chin. It involves liposuction followed by platysmal plication and excision of skin. Best, Dr. Malouf

Chin Liposuction

Difficult to know for sure in advance. Because you are young and skin elasticity appears good, fat removal by liposuction may result in significant improvement with minimum "downtime." Much of your central fat beneath the chin however may be deep to your neck (platysma) muscle, and the most reliable technique for removal of this fat, in my opinion is by open cervicoplasty (neckplasty). Downtime is still not much greater than after liposuction, but so much... more

You definitely need a neck lift to obtain the best results

As my colleagues have stated, finish losing the weight first. Another 40-50 lbs is significant and would impact your result if you choose to have surgery beforehand. In fact, if you do lose the weight, you may not have much fat to remove, so liposuction could be even less appropriate. There are currently NO non or minimally invasive technologies that can shrink skin to the degree you are contemplating. A neck lift would involve skin removal,platysma plication, fat removal, and incisions... more

Neck liposuction versus neck lift

Thanks for the question. GIven the amount of skin redundancy you have, I believe liposuction of the neck would provide you with less than optimal results. Ultimately, you will require a formal neck lift in order to improve your neck line. Additionally, if you plan on losing another 40-50 lbs, I would suggest holding off on such a procedure until you are at a stable weight. Warmest Regards, Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Chin Augmentation Surgery can improve the results of chin liposuction

When there is of fat to remove under the chin, there may be a risk of having drooping skin after liposuction alone, especially in those over 30 years old, whose skin may have lost some of it's elasticity. Adding a chin implant to the jawline can help support the skin, strengthen the jawline and improve the neck contour. Even if you have an "average chin" to start off with, a chin implant can be very helpful in supporting the loose skin. Chin implants are a... more

Neck Lift better than Lipo alone

You could elect to have just liposuction or liposuction plus smartLipo, however you would have to settle for a less than optimal result. If you are really looking for maximal tightening and contour of the neck then you should opt for a full neck lift which combines liposuction, tightening of the neck muscles and removal of the excess skin. Despite the longer healing time it provides you with a significantly better result, sharper neck line, a more youthful appearance and a more fit... more

Neck lift

Hi Metro NYC, I think that liposuction (even with some of the newer, fancier techniques) would be insufficient and you would be disappointed with the results. I believe that a full neck lift is really the only option that would leave you satisfied with the results. It would involve a couple different incisions, including one under your chin. Good luck!

P. Daniel Ward, MD

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Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Male Double Chin Removal

Thanks for posting the photos. Unfortunately you need a necklift with submental incision also. Smart Lipo will not be enough for so much skin. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. B;linski

Liposuction alone will not correct loose skin on neck.

Liposuction alone wil not be enough. Liposuction will not shrink the loose skin left after the fat is removed. A skin removal and possible muscle suspension and/or repair will be necessary.