I don't have a lot of fat, but I still want minimal amounts removed under my jaw. Is this possible? (Photo)

Liposuction under the chin, or submental liposuction, works best for younger patients with tight skin and a notable fat pad.  It generally doesn't help as well with patients who have any skin laxity.  These patients do better with a concomitant neck lift procedure.A genioplasty, performed either by cutting and moving the chin bone or by using a chin implant, can also give the appearance of a tighter neck and submental region by pushing the apex of the chin foreword.Furthermore, for people who have abnormal occlusion (ie a significant overbite, or underbite) a more involved surgery may be indicated.  (The photo attached looks like an underbite is being simulated in the second photo).  If the bite needs to be corrected as well as the jawline, an orthodontist and potentially upper and lower jaw surgery maybe indicated.If the patient's bite, or dental occlusion, is relatively normal: correction of the jawline maybe accomplished through submental liposuction, genioplasty, and neck lift procedures.Of note, liposuction may tighten the submental area but will not give the chin more projection (which it looks like the patient is trying to create in the lower photo).It is very important to see a board certified plastic surgeon when considering any cosmetic procedure.

Liposuction should make a big improvement in your neck/jawline and is done easily under tum. local for roughly $2500 on special and you are back to work in1-2 days with almost no bruising or swelling because of the special foam dressings and you can drive yourself home. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

Thank you for your question,Yes, submental chin liposuction can be performed for a more define jawline.  Not very much fat needs to be removed to see improvement.To be sure, see two or more board certified plastic surgeons for full consultation prior to proceeding.I hope this helps.

For many people stubborn fat areas just won't go away with diet and exercise, liposuction to the jaw area will give you excellent results based on the photos provided.

Based on the photos you have posted it is very hard to tell if you are a candidate for this type of procedure.  Fortunately, it is very safe when performed by a certified physician (Dermatologic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon) who has specialized training in this procedure.  Seek an expert for a cosmetic consultation. I do not feel any neck tightening procedure will be useful, but a chin implant maybe helpful as well.  I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.