What if I Lose Weight After Chin Lipo?

Question

I'm considering chin lipo, I am only 33 so i do not have sagging issues, but if I lose weight later on, will the shape of my face get weird?

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

It’s not unusual for patients to lose weight
following neck liposuction. When weight loss is minimal to moderate, the
surgical results of neck liposuction are rarely affected. When patients
experience massive weight loss following neck liposuction, dramatic changes can
occur in the neck region. These may include a hollowing of the central neck and
the development of loose saggy skin.

It’s important to understand that no two patients
are alike and for this reason, treatment needs to be individualized. In the
vast majority of cases we prefer that patients are within 10-15% of their ideal
body weight.

Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible and some
patients proceed with neck liposuction before they’ve reached this goal. Under these circumstances, subsequent weight loss can
cause secondary problems which may require revisional surgery.

It’s safe to say that the majority of neck
liposuction patients aren’t affected by normal fluctuations in weight. When
patients undergo massive weight loss, all bets are off and secondary surgery
may be occasionally necessary. Under these circumstances, consultation with a board-certified
plastic surgeon is appropriate.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  You may find with small degrees of weight fluctuation (e.g 5 lbs), your chin liposuction results do not change much.  With larger degrees of weight fluctuation (e.g 20 lbs), your results will likely change.  You still have fat underneath the platysmal muscle.  If this reduces considerably with weight loss, then you may find you start to develop a hollowness under your chin.  Likewise, you may find that with large weight gain, that your fullness is returning.  As with other body parts, the stability of the result does follow weight changes.

Richard H. Fryer, MD · Answer

Losing weight should not affect your neck appearance much at all.  Some families tend to "carry" the weight in certain areas; the neck is one of those areas. 

	Make sure you see someone that offers all different treatments including liposuction, SmartLipo, and neck lifts so that you can get an honest opinion about which procedure you need.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

You are young and your skin will adapt well after liposuction. Even if you lose weight after the procedure, it will not effect the result in any significant way.
Take a look at the picture on my homepage. Its a young 30 year old after neck/chin liposuction.
Regards

Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD · Answer

Prior to liposuction you should be at a stable weight. 5-10 lbs lost after your procedure wont affect your face much, however extreme weight lose will affect your features or possibly give you a "saggy" appearance after surgery as the fat was already removed leaving a pocket. Before getting this procedure, get to a desired weight and maintain it for 3-6 months.

	"Dr.D

John P. Di Saia, MD · Answer

Hello,

	Lipo is best when you are at  a weight you can maintain more or less over time. It is best to get to that "stable weight" point before surgery.

	 

	Best Regards,

	 

	John Di Saia MD

Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS · Answer

After Chin liposuction, if you continue to lose weight you should not affect your ultimate appearance. The two most important factors for a successful result after liposuction to this area are the quality of your skin in the neck and your compliance with the postoperative care. Your best bet is to be evaluated by a board-certified plastic surgeon who has a great deal of experience with chin surgery and liposuction. They will be able to determine the quality of your skin and if your skin will contract sufficiently to create a great result after the fat has been removed.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

I highly recommend Smart Lipo, this procedure will not only remove the fat but will also stimulate collagen/tighten your skin. You are young, you will get a great response from this treatment. If you continue to lose weight, it will only make the result better.

Leslie H. Stevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Liposuction of the chin or submental area is a very gratifying procedure with sometimes dramatic results when done on the right patient. As long as the skin elasticity of the neck is good then the skin will re drape and shrink a bit after the procedure to take up the slack if you will. The goal of liposuction in the submental area is to pretty much remove all the fat and make this area flat. If you lose or gain weight later on in life there should not be a significant change in the  area suctioned because the majority of the fat cells have been removed. 
Good luck with your surgery.

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Extreme weight loss might affect your facial features but not a 5-10 pounds weight loss. The main areas are the cheeks and the neck if you have excess fat there.If you already had lipo of the neck no major difference should happen.

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