Am I a good candidate for liposuction or something else? (Photo)

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My double chin has bothered me my whole life. I got a consultation in 2020 with a plastic surgeon about it and he tried to convince me not to go through with surgery or any procedures for my chin saying I “look fine”. I’m still so unhappy with it 4 years later & it doesn’t matter if I lose weight. What would be the best option for my chin — Chin Lipo? Chin filler? Chin Implant? Something else? I’m 28 year old female. I’ve never had plastic surgery, filler or botox.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

When considering options for addressing concerns with a double chin, there are several potential treatments available, each with its own benefits and considerations. Here's a brief overview:

Chin Liposuction: This is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat from the chin and neck area. It can be highly effective for individuals with good skin elasticity, as the skin will naturally tighten after fat removal. This might be a suitable option if you are looking for a more permanent solution.

Chin Filler: Dermal fillers can be used to contour and enhance the chin area, potentially improving the appearance of a double chin by creating a more defined jawline. This is a non-surgical option with temporary results, usually lasting several months to a couple of years, depending on the type of filler used.

Chin Implant: A chin implant can provide a more permanent solution by augmenting the chin’s structure, which may help balance facial features and reduce the appearance of a double chin. This is a surgical procedure and may be considered if you desire significant changes

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you have exercise resistant fat in your neck, and if you wish to improve upon your jawline, neck liposuction is an excellent procedure since it can be performed with local anesthetic and minimal inconvenience and downtime. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, it looks like you would be a great candidate for submental liposuction in order to decrease any fullness to that area. I recommend scheduling a consult appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself so we can assess your neck, listen to your goals, and create a surgical plan that is best for you and your goals!

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Chin Liposuction and Thermitight
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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William Portuese, MD · Answer

A full set of facial photographs from all angles in a chin neutral position of going to be required to make a determination about how best to proceed. If you have a recessive chin profile, then consider placement of a chin implant. Liposuction can accomplish removal of the fat deposits above the platysma muscle in the neck. If your fat deposits are located below the muscle, that's going to require a deep neck lift procedure to remove both compartments of fat, which also includes a platysma plasty to significantly improve the jawline.

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