Lose Weight or Mini Lift for Double Chin?

Of course it is best to be as healthy as possible. If that means losing excess weight, then that is recommended before surgery. If after weight loss the submental area is still not ideal, liposuction possibly with muscle tightening can give fantastic results. If loose skin is also present, patients may achieve their best result with a facelift as well.
Our version of neck tightening is the Neck-Lace (TM), an interlacing technique for the neck that anchors the platysma muscle more broadly than a conventional corset platysmaplasty.

In many cases, a “double chin” comes from extra fat that has accumulated over the years. If you are in a position where you should or want to lose weight, this will probably improve the area under your chin as well. Reaching your goal weight should be your first course of action, and looking forward to an appearance you feel confident in can be a great motivator.
Keep in mind, though, that when you lose weight, you can’t decide whether the fat will be lost from your “double chin,” your abdomen, your arms, etc. For this reason, I often see patients who have reached their goal weight but found that they still had some unwanted fat in an area or two. If this turns out to be the case, you should visit a board-certified plastic surgeon for a consultation. Depending on your skin’s firmness, you may just need liposuction. Or, if your skin is looser, the surgeon could recommend a lower face lift. But regardless, first make sure you’ve reached a stable weight where you want to stay in the long-term. Your appearance and your surgical results will change with weight loss, so complete that part of your journey before seeing a plastic surgeon.