Do you think my chin/neck would look better with chin lipo? (photo)

Question

There is a lot of loose fat underneath my chin. I would like to lose it

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

The photo you provided is not ideal to evaluate you for possible liposuction under your chin.  The lighting is a bit dark under your chin so it is difficult to see your upper neck fully.  It does not appear that there is a significant amount of excess fat under your chin, but other photos or an evaluation in person could lead to a different opinion.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.It is very difficult to tell from this photo.  It's not a question of what other people think. It is a matter of if you want it improved and there is some extra fat that can be removed.

To be sure, see two or more board
certified and experienced plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete
evaluation.

I hope this helps.

Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Liposuction in the neck can remove excess fatty tissue leading to a more defined jaw line and chin. Your best option would be to have a consultation with a surgeon with expertise in treating the neck. Your surgeon will be able to examine you and tell you if you are a good candidate for the procedure.

Anne Taylor, MD · Answer

Liposuction works to remove fat, and if that is what you have under your chin, then lipo is an answer. Many of my patients will have a small amount of chin lipo done, just an ounce of fat removed, and have dramatic results.The unknown element is the skin, but the younger the skin, the more elastic it will be, and shrink over the new smaller contour.

David L. Cangello, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello
and thank you for your question.Unfortunately the photo is not clear enough to give
you any definitive advice. It does not appear as though you have significant
fat under your chin by the photo provided. However you would benefit from a
chin implant. I recommend that you see a board certified plastic surgeon
in consultation to get more specific answers to your questions which can best be
addressed after a thorough history and examination is performed.
Best of luck to you!

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

You're thin and I do not see a full fatty double chin at least on the photo that you provided.Based only on that photograph you might consider a chin implant to lengthen the jawline which will improve the profile.If there is palpable fat beneath the chin then a liposuction can be done at the same procedure.You need a formal consultation in person by board certified plastic surgeon to discuss with you the difference between a chin implant and liposuction of the neck beneath the chin so that you may clearly understand the options and the different results that you will achieve.

Do you think my chin/neck would look better with chin lipo? (photo)

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