I have fatty chin, what can I do for it? (Photo)

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Hello, my father and mother have same kind of chin. I have fat there. Is there a way to fix that? Thanks.

Sinyoung Song, MD · Answer

HelloYes, you are absolutely right&mdash;the underlying bone structure can certainly be inherited, and family members often share similar lower face and chin contours.Depending on your specific anatomy, there are effective ways to address this:If the volume is primarily submental fat, targeted liposuction alone can often yield significant, visible improvement.If the underlying structure involves a smaller chin or mandibular framework, procedures that manipulate the platysma muscle&mdash;such as platysmaplasty (plication) or muscle repositioning&mdash;can help create a much more defined, smoother neck and jawline contour.Furthermore, the liposuction at cheek area or buccal fat removal can help to define your faceline, more masculine.

Mert Demirel, MD · Answer

A fatty chin or fullness under the chin can be related to submental fat, jaw/chin structure, skin laxity, or a combination of these. Family tendency is common, so even with normal weight, this area can remain full.
If the main issue is fat and the skin quality is good, submental liposuction is often the most direct and predictable option. It can remove the fat under the chin and improve the neck angle. Non-surgical fat reduction injections may also help in selected cases, but they usually require multiple sessions and can cause swelling; results are less predictable than liposuction.
If the chin is small or set back, the neck can look fuller even when there is not much fat. In that case, chin augmentation or jawline support may be discussed, sometimes together with liposuction, to improve the profile more effectively.
If there is loose skin or deeper neck muscle laxity, liposuction alone may not be enough, and a neck lift may be needed. From a single photo, it is not possible to decide which factor is dominant, so an in-person exam is important.
My advice would be to consult a plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon and ask whether your fullness is mainly fat, chin position, or skin/neck laxity. The best treatment may be simple submental liposuction, but the plan should be based on your anatomy rather than treating it as fat only.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

When both of your parents share the same neck and chin contour, what you're dealing with is likely hereditary submental adiposity.

Because this specific fat pad is tied to your family's genetics and underlying bone structure, it is notoriously resistant to diet and exercise, even people at lower body weights can have a full submental area, you can have a consultation with a plastic surgeon about your option they are no invasive treatment or get into a minor procedure.
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Gregory S. Keller, MD, FACS · Answer

Usually, a deep neck lift not only can correct the skin, platysma muscle, and subcutaneous fat, but also deeper fat structures and muscle structures.  Newer technology has made this procedure as safe as any other procedure.  It really is the only sure way to correct what you have.  Again, a consult in person, or at least on line would give a better idea of what you have.

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