Considering procedures to alter my chin - Would filler, liposuction, or an implant deliver the best results? (photos)

Thank you for your question and photos. You may benefit from a chin implant combined with facial liposuction to alter the appearance of your chin, neck, and jawline. A chin that appears small in comparison to the rest of the facial features can contribute to a weak jawline and amplify sagging skin on the neck. With an implant, your chin projection can be increased to create a well-defined contour. Liposuction on the neck removes excess fat which can further enhance your results for a more sculpted appearance.

I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. They will be able to discuss your concerns with you and determine the best treatment plan to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

Thank you for your question and sharing your photographs.

You are right to evaluate that the contour of the neck is related to hereditary aspects rather than weight or ageing. The volume excess is distributed predominantly deep to the platysma muscles and composed of fatty tissue, digastric muscles and the lower part of the submandibular glands. There is also subcutaneous fatty tissue which can be addressed either through liposuction or direct reduction.

For a comprehensive contour correction, the anterior neck lift tends to offer the most significant impact and has the advantage that it has the tendency to maintain the contour correction for a long time.

In comparison to liposuction however, it does involve a general anaesthetic in most instances and requires placing a scar under the chin which measures approximately 3 cm.

When the volume under the chin is reduced, which you can do also in a computer simulation, the prominence of the chin appears to increase.

You would likely benefit from a chin implant and simultaneous submental and jawline liposuction and platysmaplasty. This will balance your lower face and provide better definition and contour to your jawline. This will also greatly improve your cervicalmental angle. This is all accomplished through a small incision under the chin.