Hi, I know this is a common feature most people have, but the fat pad on my chin sticks out highly when I smile, and droops a little from the bottom. I don’t have much of an issue with how it looks on the front of the chin, but I was wondering if that small portion below the chin could be removed, and if so, how? I’m also considering having a small double chin removal in the future, so I figure that would only make the appearance of the fat pad look worse.
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January 7, 2021
Answer: Fat pad on chin - can it be removed? (Photo)
Hello, thank you for your question. I would recommend to wait 3-4 weeks, I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
After a thorough examination, a board certified plastic surgeon can determine if you are a candidate for orthognathic surgery. If not, chin liposuction may be appropriate and may make a nice improvement. The problem is that there are other things in the neck that need to be evaluated including...
Hello, thank you for your question. It seems like you can benefit from a chin liposuction, I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
