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Risk of Scarring from a Chin Tuck?

asked 1 year ago by Cape Town2048 in Cape Town, 11
Latest answer by Jason R. Hess, MD
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Tags: female, double chin, keloid scar, risk, scar

I am considering a chin tuck...have been born with a double chin as my husband puts it! I excercise regularly and watch what I eat....but the chin's not budging. I scar easily (keloids) on certain parts of my body more than others. Should I be worried about scars when having a chin tuck done? I HATE my double chin, but don't want to really swop it for a scarred neck. PLEASE help. I am 36 years old, so fairly young skin still.

3 answers to Risk of Scarring from a Chin Tuck?

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Chin tuck expectations

A picture would be very helpful here, just of the lips down to protect your identity.  Sometimes, something as simple as liposuction may provide dramatic improvement of a double chin.  This is especially true in younger men and women because the skin is usually relatively elastic and will rebound with the reduced volume following fat reduction.  Occasionally a chin implant will help with this contour.  And, at times, a neck lift may be required.  The more... more
Jason R. Hess, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Risk of Scarring from a Chin Tuck?

Regarding: "Risk of Scarring from a Chin Tuck? I am considering a chin tuck...have been born with a double chin as my husband puts it! I excercise regularly and watch what I eat....but the chin's not budging. I scar easily (keloids) on certain parts of my body more than others. Should I be worried about scars when having a chin tuck done? I HATE my double chin, but don't want to really swop it for a scarred neck. PLEASE help. I am 36 years old, so fairly young skin still." more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Keeping scarring minimal on a chin tuck.

A chin tuck will still leave scars, as it is a surgical procedure.  The scar will depend on the amount of laxity and amount of fat under the chin and neck.  For less severe cases, I prefer the iGuide method which offers minimal scarring.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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