19 years old- can I have a chin lipo after having eating disorders?

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I’m 19 and have notable fat under my chin that I have experienced bullying over. I began dieting due to this problem and became anorexic. I’m now weight restored . Will I be denied surgery because of my issues in the past? This all stemmed from my fat neck and I am afraid nobody wlll ever help me because they will see me as a mental case when I could be helped so much. The eating disorder doctor would be against it bc they only support complete body acceptance. Am I in catch22?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear philsfan,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. 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

I don’t think plastic surgeons are going to be too concerned that you had an eating disorder in the past. They are more likely to look at things from a plastic surgery perspective. Most young people who are not overweight and have fullness in their chin and neck area do so because of a facial skeletal imbalance.

People who have a Mandible that is small or lacks projection compared to their Maxilla Often develop a premature double chin and lack of jawline definition.

If there is Fata removed and Liposuction can easily improve the area but without seeing pictures we can’t make an assessment and an assessment is required before determining if somebody is a candidate for a surgical procedure. Your best option is to have a few in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons to see what each of them has to say.

No one can tell you what’s right for you in regards to having medical treatments and there is no one who has a right to deny somebody else wanting to look better through enhancement with surgery or getting their hair done or wearing nice clothes or getting facial treatments or anything else.

Body acceptance is fine but don’t let them limit your options if this is something you want to do for yourself.

See what each plastic surgeon has to say and take it from there.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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