Fit 27 Year Old Man but I Have a Double Chin. Can Plastic Surgery Help? (photo)

"For a double chin, InMode FaceTite with VASERlipo would give you the best result.

With significant neck sagging you would need a facelift / neck lift with muscle tightening (platysmaplasty). At the same time, I would recommend lasers (Fraxel, CO2, Halo, or Erbium) and microneedling RF (Fractora, Morpheus8, PiXel8, Intensif) to improve the crepey skin and wrinkles. Overall, the neck can be treated with a combination approach:

1. Microneedling and laser treatments for texture
2. Botox, Dysport, Xeomin or Jeuveau to help platysmal bands
3. Intensif, Fractora, PiXel8, or Morpheus8 microneedling RF for crepey skin and lifting
4. Injectable fillers like Belotero, Restylane Silk, Versa, and Juvederm Volbella to improve lines and folds
5. Face/neck lifting if sagging is prominent or premature, with or without platysmaplasty (muscle tightening)
6. Renuvion (J-Plasma), ThermiRF, and InMode FaceTite/AccuTite for internal tightening
7. Ultherapy and Thermage for external tightening
8. Regular Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra, or InMode Forma treatments with facials to maintain tightness
9. PDO NovaThreads or Silhouette InstaLift cone threads for lifting and long-term collagen production

See an expert for a formal evaluation and to develop a personalized treatment plan based on your individual situation and goals. Best, Dr. Emer"

Hello and thank-you for sharing your question and photos.Correction of a double chin can be achieved either though a surgical or non-invasive approaches. Liposuction of the chin and neck produces consistently good results for appropriate candidates. We are very excited with the development of several non-invasive techniques for correction of a double chin. We offer the Cool mini as a non-surgical alternative to liposuction for the right candidate. Generally, two treatments are required separated by 4-6 weeks.  We also offer Kybella which is another non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Generally 3-6 treatments are needed separated by 4-6 weeks.   I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to learn about your options..Best regards

    You probably will get a great deal of benefit from chin liposuction.  Having this area as a problem area in fit individuals is very common.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

As a young male, who is active and healthy, I think you are a great candidate for liposuction of the neck to remove the unwanted fat that is causing you to have a double chin.  If you have the money, I think you will be very happy with the decision to have it done.

You appear to be a fantastic candidate for liposuction of the chin/neck area. It is an easy procedure with a quick recovery period. The results will last long if you maintain a stable weight. From here, I would recommend a consult with a board certified specialist who uses computer imaging software. He/she will be able to morph a photo of you and give you an idea of how the finla result may appear. I hope this helps, and good luck!

You can improve significantly the chin/neck contour with laser-assisted lipolysis. This procedure is typically performed in the office under local anesthesia. The recovery is about 1 to 2 weeks. As long as you maintain an active lifestyle and keep your weight stable, your result should also be long lasting.

Best Wishes,

Stewart Wang, MD FACS, Wang Plastic Surgery

This is a great question. For someone in their 20s with good skin tone, favorable anatomy and mild to moderate buildup of fatty tissue in the neck/ chin area, liposuction is a very good treatment option. The procedure is minimally invasive and requires three small incisions (two behind each earlobe) and one under the chin. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia or IV sedation. In properly selected patients, like yourself, liposuction can produce very nice improvement in the neck with minimal downtime. I hope this information is helpful.
Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Liposuction of the chin/neck area is a great procedure for patients with the same concerns as you. You are young and will achieve great results. Liposuction will give you a more defined jaw line and reduce the fullness under your chin. The results can be permanent as long as weight is maintained.

From your photos, it appears that you would be an excellent candidate for liposuction of the neck.  This procedure would reduce the fullness under your chin and provide more definition to your neck.  The results of liposuction of the neck generally are fairly long lasting, as long as your weight is maintained.  

Thanks for your question.  Liposuction is a great option for removal of excess fat.  When there is adequate skin tone the skin will retract and form to the new shape which can create dramatic,permanent results.  When the skin is somewhat loose liposuction may not be the best option and excisional techniques where skin is actually removed may be better.  Based on the pictures liposuction alone should give a nice improvement.  Of course results depend on the skill of the doctor and as always you should consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to get their opinion.  Good luck.