Am I old enough to safely get submental liposuction? (Photo)

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I turned 18 this September, however I have been looking at chin lipo for a few years now. Due to genetics, I have a lot of extra fat under the chin, so I have practically no jawline. I'm relatively skinny, so this isn't a matter of weight gain. As of now, I have a chin implant(gotten a few years ago) and have gotten cool sculpting(a few months ago), but it doesn't seem to be enough to fix the issue, although it has helped. Would there be any issues with getting chin lipo at my age?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This requires an in-person evaluation. ​I find that VASER liposuction in combination with Renuvion or ThermiRF are best for contouring the chin in those who are candidates, but Kybella can be used as an alternative and gets better results when combined with Thermage/Ultherapy/Exilis, TruSculpt iD, or Coolsculpting. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer​

Donn R. Chatham, MD · Answer

Generally, when there exists extra subcutaneous fatty tissue, and the angle of the neck is less than ideal (obtuse for example) and there are no contraindications to surgery, then an adult can be a suitable candidate for liposuction surgery. The usual goal is to help define the cervical (neck)-mental (chin) angle.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. I would advise you to have an in-person consultation with a local board certified plastic surgeon. Based on my initial assessment of your photo, you do have some issues with submental fullness but your major issue is under-projection of the chin. If you previously had a chin implant, I would consider having that revised to a more projecting implant and consider adjunctive submental liposuction at that time. Hope this helps!

Dallas Buchanan, MD
VIVIFY plastic surgery
Tampa, FL

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

You appear to be a great candidate for submental liposuction. I addition, I would recommend removing your existing chin implant (it's too small) and replacing it with a larger implant or under a genioplasty procedure and no implant. You are still retrusive in the horizontal plane, and greater projection would provide better facial balance.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear noellee,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photo, it looks like you would benefit from chin liposuction. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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