Would I benefit from chin liposuction to obtain a more defined jawline? (photos)

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I would like to have a more defined jawline. I have looked into chin lipo but I am not sure if that’s the right procedure for me.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For a more defined jawline to strengthen your profile (and help prevent the dreaded jawline "jowl" sagging), we use injectable fillers like Revanesse Versa - a filler known to limit swelling and give subtle, soft enhancements - or Radiesse. Using a cannula to limit pain and swelling, we inject on the bone in strategic points to get more lift and shaping, resulting in a more contoured lower face and defined, structured jawline. I would suggest getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear marmar054,
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 surgery, I would suggest you 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

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Chin and neck liposuction may be a good option for you.
The great majority of patients who seek this procedure have a facial skeletal imbalance with a mandible  that is smaller in relationship to the Maxilla.

This typically presents with someone who has a dental overbite occlusion and on profile pictures will have an upper lip that has more forward projection than the lower lip.

Depending on the relationship of the lip and the chin and labiomental angle some patients are also good candidates for chin augmentation which can be done with fillers, a sliding genioplasty or using an implant.

To assess the area we need to see the relationship between the mandible and maxilla and that means including the full face on both front and side pictures.

Even if the primary problem is based on bone structure liposuction typically gives impressive results especially for those who have fat to remove and good skin quality.

I suggest having a few in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons to get a more accurate assessment and better understanding of treatment options.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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