I have a small amount of fat under my chin but I'd like to make my jaw look more defined. Is chin lipo too extreme?
Answer: Chin and jaw definition Liposuction under the chin is a very common procedure done to define the neck from the side view . Even a small amount of fat can be taken out under local anesthesia or sedation anesthesia. It works very well in most instances. However there are a lot of factors that play into the situation. These include: the skin quality of your neck, your bony configuration, the muscles of your neck and whether they are separated. A full exam by a bc plastic surgeon can help you identify whether you are a good candidate for liposuction alone. A lot of times now I am combining liposuction of the neck with fat transfer to the chin and/or jawline to make that more defined. It's an advanced procedure that gives spectacular results. Best wishes.
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Answer: Chin and jaw definition Liposuction under the chin is a very common procedure done to define the neck from the side view . Even a small amount of fat can be taken out under local anesthesia or sedation anesthesia. It works very well in most instances. However there are a lot of factors that play into the situation. These include: the skin quality of your neck, your bony configuration, the muscles of your neck and whether they are separated. A full exam by a bc plastic surgeon can help you identify whether you are a good candidate for liposuction alone. A lot of times now I am combining liposuction of the neck with fat transfer to the chin and/or jawline to make that more defined. It's an advanced procedure that gives spectacular results. Best wishes.
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February 18, 2014
Answer: Chin liposuction for "small amount of fat" Indeed chin (aka submental) liposuction of even a small amount can produce a drastic result. Other things that need to be considered however is the quality/laxity of your skin and/or platysma muscle as well as the projection of your chin. To treat problems of these aeas you may also require a formal neck lift to tighten the skin and/or muscle and/or a chin implant respectively. Glad to help.
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February 18, 2014
Answer: Chin liposuction for "small amount of fat" Indeed chin (aka submental) liposuction of even a small amount can produce a drastic result. Other things that need to be considered however is the quality/laxity of your skin and/or platysma muscle as well as the projection of your chin. To treat problems of these aeas you may also require a formal neck lift to tighten the skin and/or muscle and/or a chin implant respectively. Glad to help.
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February 16, 2014
Answer: How much fat do you need to have for chin lipo? This can vary widely. Actually a small amount of fat, in many cases, can result in a better result. Liposuction can remove small amounts of fat very nicely and results in a good deal of skin tightening in young healthy people. It's impossible to give specific advice just based on your question so please seek an in-person consultation with a facial surgery expert. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 16, 2014
Answer: How much fat do you need to have for chin lipo? This can vary widely. Actually a small amount of fat, in many cases, can result in a better result. Liposuction can remove small amounts of fat very nicely and results in a good deal of skin tightening in young healthy people. It's impossible to give specific advice just based on your question so please seek an in-person consultation with a facial surgery expert. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 16, 2014
Answer: Chin liposuction "Submental" liposuction is a procedure which removes the small fat pocket under your chin. If you have a small pocket of fat and good skin elasticity, you are probably a good candidate for submental liposuction. Occasionally this procedure can be performed under local or sedation anesthesia. Recovery is about a week and you will need to wear a "jaw bra" elastic support during the recovery period.
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February 16, 2014
Answer: Chin liposuction "Submental" liposuction is a procedure which removes the small fat pocket under your chin. If you have a small pocket of fat and good skin elasticity, you are probably a good candidate for submental liposuction. Occasionally this procedure can be performed under local or sedation anesthesia. Recovery is about a week and you will need to wear a "jaw bra" elastic support during the recovery period.
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Answer: Reducing fat on the chin can be easily performed Liposuction of the chin can be done with even a minimal amount of fat using only local anesthesia, however there are other options for you to consider as well. ThermiRF is a new device which can both tighten the skin and reduce small amounts of fat using radio frequency. Results show in 2-4 months after this minimally invasive treatment. Some patients who have minimal fat can also benefit from Thermage skin tightening, which is a non invasive radio frequency technique to reduce the "turkey neck" appearance. Check with your Dermatologic Surgeon to see which one is best for you.
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Answer: Reducing fat on the chin can be easily performed Liposuction of the chin can be done with even a minimal amount of fat using only local anesthesia, however there are other options for you to consider as well. ThermiRF is a new device which can both tighten the skin and reduce small amounts of fat using radio frequency. Results show in 2-4 months after this minimally invasive treatment. Some patients who have minimal fat can also benefit from Thermage skin tightening, which is a non invasive radio frequency technique to reduce the "turkey neck" appearance. Check with your Dermatologic Surgeon to see which one is best for you.
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