Chin liposuction, Neck lift, or both for 33 year old male?

At 33 and I have recently noticed some bad changes in the my neck. My jaw is not as defined and angular as it use to be and I no longer have the really nice sharp and strong contour I had in my chin when I was in my early 20's. I am not sure if I should get neck and chin liposuction or a neck lift or both to fix the problems with my chin and jaw?

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16 answers to “Chin liposuction, Neck lift, or both...”

A: Conservative Neck or Jawline rejuvenation

By Michael Law, MD - Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

For many patients I combine structural fat grafting of hollow areas of the jawline to restore contours with conservative liposuction of excessively full areas to produce a jawline contour that is as smooth and youthful as possible.

A: Neck lift or liposuction will not help the look of this neck.

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Based on the pictures that were presented, there is no excess fat in the jawline. There are also no muscle issues of anterior platysmal bands. Neck lift or liposuction will not help the look of this neck.

A: Improving Chin and Neck Contour & Definition

By Sutton Graham II, MD - Greenville Plastic Surgeon

Canadaben: Liposuction is best at removing localized excessive fat under the skin. You appear to have normal well-distributed subcutaneous fat, rather than excess amounts. Necklift is best at improving the effects of gravity and time on the skin and underlying tissues (muscle and fibrous support)... more

A: Facial shaping of using microfat grafting or injectable fillers

By Trevor M. Born, MD - Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Dear Ben, I noticed that you have posted 2 questions about facial shaping. It is sometimes difficult to assess photos online. Facial shape can be changed by taking away volume or tightening and by adding volume- microfat grafting or injectable fillers. A stronger jawline/chin can be nicely achieved... more

A: Neither

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

I think it's important to understand when and when not to consider surgery. You have a nice jaw line that is very appropriate for a 33 year old. You will never have the same jaw as you did in your early 20's. The key is to look as good as you can at your current age. I don't see any... more

A: Liposuction will give you a very minimal benefit

By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Given what I see in your photo, my advice would be to hold off on any surgical procedure for now unless you are only interested in a very minimal improvement. If a small improvement is what you are looking for (a little bit of fat removed, a little skin tightening and perhaps a small improvement to... more

A: Neck Liposculpture is great

By S. Sean Younai, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

I feel that you are an excellent candidate for neck/face Liposculpture. Your skin should shrink well and you will get a result similar to a neck lift. I have several examples of patients very similar to you on my web site.

A: There is not enough to warrant surgery yet

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, I see very little that surgery will correct in your image. You look pretty good. Not all aging changes are amenable to an operative correction. I frequently tell my patients you that you need to have enough wrong for surgery to be an answer. I would follow by saying that any doctor to whom you went who... more

A: Liposuction results depend on skin elasticity

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

In order for contouring to occur after a liposuction procedure the skin must have the elasticity to reveal the improved shape. Certainly at your present age the skin should contour well and liposuction to improve your neck line is the most appropriate choice. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

A: you do not have a problem

By Kamran Khoobehi, MD - New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

You need to look at yourself in a positive way. You do not a problem that can be fixed with surgery. You have a great jaw line and neck.

More answers to Chin liposuction, Neck lift, or both for 33 year old male?
Boston - Maybe liposuction and maybe just weight loss
Chicago - Consider the cosmetic ladder
Hinsdale - The best candidates for liposuction have good skin elasticity
New York City - Too young for surgery
Santa Barbara - Neckline changes
Seattle - options for improving the neck

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Wendy Smith
1 post
24 Jul 2009

I have undergone a SMAS neck/face lift in Feb 2009 together with a chin implant & upper/lower eyelid. I am generally happy overall, except for the fact that the underneath (cervicomental angle) area is not as "flat" as I was hoping for. My surgeon says this is due to the structure or 'natural anatomy being a short jaw'& appears to be saying there is little that can be done to improve this. I have searched the internet on Neck Lift procedures & note there is reference to "musle tightening". My question is - is there any further surgery that could improve this area to achieve a flatter result & should I seek a second opinion.

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