Can liposuction of a fat under the chin cause FES?

The pathogenesis of the fat embolism syndrome (FES) is the subject of conjecture and controversy.  Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a group of findings that arise from a single, unified cause: the escape of fat globules into the circulation (fat embolism). The ultimate resting places of those globules determine the specific manifestations of FES seen in clinical practice. When it occurs, it typically becomes apparent 24 - 27 hours after injury.   The good news is that there is a very rare chance for the occurrence of fat embolism during or after chin lipo.Most patients with FES recover fully without residual deficits. Mortality rate varies from 5% to 15% in various studies. However, older patients with numerous comorbid medical conditions, and diminished physiologic reserve have more terrible results. The fulminant form of FES displays as acute coronary pulmonale, respiratory failure or embolism, and prompting to death of patient inside few hours of injury.

I appreciate your concern, but I can assure you the risk for fat embolism after chin liposuction is extremely low. This procedure uses micro cannulas to remove the fat from the area, producing long-lasting results with a single treatment session. Kybella is also effective, but usually requires more treatment sessions and the results can take months to fully develop. Make sure you work with an experienced, board-certified doctor to ensure your procedure is both safe and successful. 

Kybella can be used to remove unwanted fat under the chin, but my personal preference is to use liposuction.  Treatment with Kybella involves multiple sessions with significant swelling after each treatment.  The cost for Kybella is frequently more expensive than liposuction, and liposuction can be done in one procedure.  The occurrence of fat embolism after liposuction is not common and it would be extremely unlikely to occur in a small area, such as under the chin.