Chin liposuction - how much fat will be removed?

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Hello, I (female, 30yrs) have scheduled my chin lipo for February and am now starting to freak out a little. Researching, I have found reports of uneven results when too much fat gets removed. My surgeon told me that under the chin, he always tries to remove all the fat which lies above a certain muscle (as far as I unterstood?), in my case this should be 20-50 ml (0,6 - 1,6 oz.). Would you agree that is a reasonable approach for lipo under the chin? Thank you so much in advance!

Jeffrey B. Wise, MD, FACS · Answer

After performing many thousands of these procedures, the rule of thumb is conservative removal of fat!  It is important to leave a layer of fat under the skin and over the deeper muscle (platysma).  This allows for a great result without irregularities.  Exact quantities of fat removed really depend of the individual patient!Best of luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's difficult to give you an answer for exactly how much fat will be removed. The technique plays a big role in getting the best results with chin liposuction.  I find that VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF are best for contouring the chin in those who are candidates. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi, I have performed many Chin Augmentations using chin implants for over 30 years.  From the photos, your chin is weak and there is some excess fat below the chin.  When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy and the lower face look short that de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a double chin.  Chin augmentation using a chin implant will add projection to the chin creating harmony and balance to the lower face.

I have found that placement of a silastic chin implant, through a small curved incision under the chin (also allows excess skin removal) to be very safe, quick, highly effective and far less invasive than a sliding genioplasty.  I perform chin implant surgery in 30 minutes or less, often using a local anesthetic alone.  In my opinion, you are a good candidate for chin implant surgery.  Liposuction, below the chin, can be safely performed by an experienced surgeon and doesn't have to give any of the unwanted side effects that you have listed.  It's important to realize that liposuction under your chin alone will not create the balance and harmony to the lower face that a chin implant will provide.

Hope this helps.

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