How do doctors differentiate between submental and subplatysmal fat? (Photo)

Hi Brokemynose,Thanks for your question and photo. I would agree with your textbook photo. That is a great way to assess the fat. The answer depends on what you want and EXPECT to see after surgery. Lipo helps the skin shrink but exposed more underlying muscle which can look worse. Sometimes a neck is better because your getting the platysma muscle back to a more taught position and removing both submental and subplatysmal fat but the cost is more and more scars but better result in my opinion. You may just need liposuction, but without a photo or physical exam, it is hard to tell.You may only need Kybella or coolsculpting! Good Luck with your PS.

 



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Carlos Mata MD, MBA, FACS



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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Submental fat is felt and can be grabbed, this is easily treated with liposuction, kybella or coolsculpting.  I suggest seeing an expert for treatment options.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Your research is clearly paying off. That is how you assess the difference.That is, however, not the only factor in determining liposuction verses neck lift. The quality of the neck skin is important, the presence of platysmal bands and whether a jowl is visible will all impact the decision making process.Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate you and discuss your options.Good luck and I hope this was helpful.