Do I have a double chin or not? Why did my surgeon tell me I could not get chin lipo done? (Photo)

Question

I had liposuction done (I think Liposuction Bodytite technology) from the chest and abdomen areas . I asked my surgeon if he could do my chin too but he said , there weren't much fat there anyway ! So he did some sort of a thermal treatment instead ! Now , I am really bothered that I lost my jaw line and I was hoping I can get a good explanation why I could not get this done . Thank you

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Bob_lee_swager,
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

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Much more information is needed, such is a full set of facial and neck photographs from all angles, in addition to your age, height and weight.  Liposuction can only remove fat deposits above the platysma muscle in the neck. A surgical neck lift is required when there are fat deposits located below the platysma muscle which also includes a platysma- plasty to significantly improve the jawline. A chin implant is placed when there is a recessive chin profile present

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I think the only person who can explain your plastic surgeons thinking is your plastic surgeon.

I suggest you go back and ask him or her for a more detailed explanation if the one they gave you is insufficient.

Having a double chin has a lot more to do with the bone structure than it does subcutaneous fat but for those who have fat removing it can give impressive results.  We can’t really make an assessment based on the single picture you included. Skeletal structure is the foundation of what determines what each individual person looks like. For facial aesthetics including a double chin we need to see the full face as a profile and frontal picture without facial expression. If you need an annuity you can cover your eyes.

If you want us to give you feedback on the outcome of a procedure then we need to see before and after pictures as well.
If you don’t have before and after pictures then ask your surgeon to forward the ones they took.

In the end each surgeon is responsible for the outcomes of procedures they perform and likewise each patient is responsible for choosing that surgeon.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Do I have a double chin or not? Why did my surgeon tell me I could not get chin lipo done? (Photo)

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Answer: Getting a good explanation and looking for your jawline

Answer: Getting a good explanation and looking for your jawline

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Do I have a double chin or not? Why did my surgeon tell me I could not get chin lipo done? (Photo)

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Answer: Getting a good explanation and looking for your jawline

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