Chin liposuction or mini facelift? (photos)

Question

I am 40 years old i was wondering if chin liposuction or mini facelift to correct this ?

Jason Emer, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

There is nothing going to make the lower face/neck look fabulous now other than a great mini Lift under local.  It is so easy to undergo and you look so amazing in just 2 days .  You are wrapped up for 1-2 weeks though but there is almost no pain during or afterwards.  A little filler in the nasolabial areas would compliment the results nicely as well as a face/neck/chest resurfacing with Morpheus8 and a medium TCA peel.

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

You may be a candidate for liposuction of the neck area with or without skin tightening depending upon the elasticity of your skin. It is possible you might need a mini lift but it is hard to tell without an in person examination. I would recommend consultation with a facial plastic surgeon in your area.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Chin liposuction helps reduce the bulge under the chin and can be done for the whole neck. Once the fat is removed the skin can become loose and saggy in some cases. It can be avoided by combining it with Thermitight which is a radiofrequency heat delivered under the skin to tighten it. Both chin liposuction and Thermitight can be done at the same time. The recovery is fast and it can be done under local anesthesia.
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Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Although the pictures aren't ideal, it appears that there is some laxity along the jawline in addition to the area under the chin. You are too young for a full facelift but a mini could be just the ticket.

Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS · Answer

Please don't waste time with liposuction alone.  It will not treat your jowls.  Only a facelift in combination with submental liposuction will give you the results you want.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is impossible to give you accurate evaluation based on these photos. My thoughts are between neck lift (which will address neck fullness, laxity, jowls) and liposuction? You should not exclude need for fillers or fat grafting. In person consultation is recommended. Good luck.

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for the question and photos.  The answer to your question could be liposuction alone or in conjunction with a short scar lift.  It all depends on your elasticity.  If your skin’s elasticity is good, your skin should redrape just fine.  However if it’s  poor or lax, a lift will be needed, as well.  Good luck!

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concerns and desires and micro liposuction alone of your neck, submental and jowl regions may be a reasonable option for you. However your jowls will only have modest improvement with just liposuction and you may want to combine this with mini facelift.
My favorite technique is the MACS short scar Mini-Facelift. Developed in Europe, it is the ideal approach for the younger patient, not ready for a full facelift, or patients who desire a less invasive procedure with a shorter recovery time. It addresses both the mid face area (especially the jowls) as well as the neck, if needed. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to explore the best options for you.  Good luck.

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD · Answer

- Thank you for sharing your photos! While it is difficult to say without an in-person examination, you may benefit from neck liposuction and non-surgical options. "Double chin” is one of the most frustrating issues for patients, because it can be a stubborn area that doesn’t respond to exercise or diet.
The neck lift is an easy way to reduce jowls, eliminate a double chin, slim the bands of muscle that form the wattle, and tighten neck skin. Typically, a surgeon will also decide to perform a lipectomy, suctioning out fat in order to re-sculpt the area and this can be done as an outpatient procedure under twilight sedation with local anesthesia, allowing patients to go home the same day.
For people who don’t want surgery, CoolSculpting is another very effective option to help reduce fat in selective areas. The CoolSculpting fat-freezing procedure is the only FDA-cleared, non-surgical fat-reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists all efforts through diet and exercise. 
Additionally, KYBELLA® (deoxycholic acid) injection is the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment that is used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat), also called, “double chin.” Kybella is administered via injection, and 2 to 4 treatments are recommended over an 8-12 week period. It is effective for even a small amount of fat under the chin. 
I suggest you make an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

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