Very weak jawline - Should I do chin lipo or something else? (Photo)

Question

I am in my late 30s. I am slim and in good shape. But despite that, I have never had much of a jawline. My chin just sort of slants to my neck at an angle. I can easily grab the skin/fat/whatever it is under my jaw, but I am not sure if it something that lipo would address. Any advice?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you have exercise resistant fat in your neck that is causing a double chin, neck liposuction is a relatively straightforward and minimally invasive procedure that can improve upon somebody's jawline without the expense, downtime, and uncertainties associated with neck lifting procedures. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Lucian Ion, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph. The image suggests that the predominant volume lies deep to the platysma muscle, and this pattern is often hereditary. Liposuction alone is therefore likely to have only a moderate impact on the overall neck shape.

A more substantial and longer-lasting improvement is typically achieved through volume reduction deep to the platysma muscle. This may involve addressing fatty tissue, the digastric muscles, and, in some cases, the lower poles of the submandibular glands. This approach is commonly referred to as an anterior neck lift, deep anterior neck contouring, or a short-scar neck lift. In essence, it is a multiplanar volume-reduction procedure beneath the chin, which is what provides its effectiveness.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Unlike other tightening treatments, Ultherapy only requires a single treatment every one to two years and has long-term effects in skin stimulation and collagen production. Ultherapy is ideal for men and women who are experiencing mild to moderate skin laxity and desire a noticeable and long-term skin tightening treatment without the complications and risks of more invasive surgical procedures. Ultherapy can be combined with dermal fillers, Botox treatments, chemical peels, skin tightening lasers, and skin facials. Our plastic surgery and cosmetic center in Santa Monica offers Ultherapy as a complement to other skin treatments and cosmetic rejuvenation procedures.

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Erik Peterson, MD · Answer

If you’re slim but feel like your jaw just slants into your neck instead of looking crisp, think structure first before fat removal. A lot of people don’t actually have much submental fat &mdash; what limits the jawline look is often lack of projection and definition, not excess fat.
Chin and jawline filler can add that structural support &mdash; more projection at the chin and a stronger mandibular angle really changes how your neck and jaw read visually and can make the whole area look sharper without cutting or removing fat. It’s a quick in-office option with minimal downtime.
Kybella is another non-surgical tool that dissolves submental fat if there is noticeable fullness under your chin and you want to soften that “blended” look between chin and neck. It’s not surgery and results come gradually over weeks with multiple sessions.
Neither filler nor Kybella is as invasive as a neck or chin liposuction, so a conservative approach is usually to try chin/jawline filler first and consider Kybella only if there’s actual fat to address, before jumping straight to surgical lipo

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Looking at your photo and reading your description, it seems like your main concern is the lack of definition along your jawline, with some loose tissue under the chin. Even in slim individuals, a soft or slanted jawline can be due to a combination of factors: genetics, mild submental fat (under-chin fat), and natural aging or skin laxity.

Chin or neck liposuction can help remove the excess fat, which may improve the contour and make the jawline look sharper. However, if the tissue under your chin is more skin than fat, liposuction alone may not fully address the slanting appearance. In that case, procedures like skin tightening treatments (ultrasound, radiofrequency), Kybella (fat dissolving injections), or a small neck lift may be considered to tighten the area.

Sometimes, a combination of fat removal and subtle chin or jawline enhancement with filler can create better balance and definition, especially if the chin itself is slightly recessed.

Overall, liposuction can help if fat is the main issue, but results will be limited if skin laxity or bone structure is contributing.

Very weak jawline - Should I do chin lipo or something else? (Photo)

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