Should I Have a Chin Implant or Chin Lipo?

Question

I have a long but undefined neck. My chin is not big but not too small either. When u look at my profile sometimes u see a fat under chin. What defines the neck more a bigger chin or a lipo? What should I go for? I also need to contour my jawline can that be done with lipo? Thank you

Darrick E. Antell, MD, FACS · Answer

In most cases, a chin implant if indicated, will make a more substantial improvement in your neck than lipo under the chin. However, these 2 procedures complement each other and combined can yield a stunning improvement.

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

Chin liposuction and chin augmentation are complimentary procedures and in some patients both may prove beneficial. It's impossible to saw which would be best in your case without seeing your neck.

	Chin augmentation would allow your chin to project farther forward whereas liposuction would remove excess fatty tissue from under the chin and neck.

William Bruno, MD · Answer

Chin liposuction is helpful if you have a localized area of fat under your chin.  A chin implant will help improve the "projection" of the chin, with respect to the nose when looked at from the side (profile). Occasionally patients will benefit from a combination of both procedures.

	A board certified plastic surgeon will be able to determine which procedure(s) is best for you once you are examined in person.

	Best wishes,

	Dr.Bruno

Richard W. Westreich, MD · Answer

It sounds like, from your description that liposuction is the right procedure for you.

	Chin implants are necessary for patients with diminutive bone structure in the jaw. Without the underlying structure, there is nothing for the skin to drape accross and the neck line does not get defined.

	However, it is usually obvious to both the patient and doctor that the chin is 'weak'.

	If you feel that your chin in in the middle, it is likely sufficient to support the neck line after excess fat is removed with liposuction.

	Best of luck

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

You should be seen for examination and possible xrays to determine the best procedure for you. Typically chin augmentation with neck liposuciton are complimentary. If you are unsure about the chin implant, you could undergo non-suirgical correction with fillers (SEE LINKED VIDEO BELOW).

Should I Have a Chin Implant or Chin Lipo?

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