Will a chin implant and neck liposuction be sufficient for desired results with my low hyoid bone? (photo)

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I’m 32 years old. Absolutely hate that I can’t even look down or smile without a huge double chin. And pictures from the side? Atrocious. I would like to be happier with this area and feel ok with pictures of myself. I had a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon. He advised I could get a chin implant and liposuction of sub mental area. But my hyoid bone is low and will limit my results. Will my result be good without deep neck work involving muscles? That sounds quite invasive.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for providing images. Your side profile shows you have a recessive chin and excess fat in your neck. A chin implant can effectively strengthen your chin and improve facial balance. But while neck liposuction may address fat deposits in your neck, a neck lift may provide you with even better results.
 
To determine the best approach, I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. They will be able to do a proper evaluation, address all your concerns, and customize the best procedure plan for you.

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

You are a great candidate for a Genioplasty. Your chin is a bit recessed and short. This procedure would bring your chin forward and down, creating more projection and adding length and definition to your jawline. It will also tighten the skin under your chin. The entire procedure is done through the mouth, so there are no external incisions. You may also benefit from submental lipo, depending on if there is any fat under your chin. These procedures can be done at the same time. However the genioplasty itself may give you the results you are looking for. Our office provides in-person or virtual consultations if you would like to discuss options further!

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

At 32, a chin implant and submental and jawline liposuction should give you good lower facial balance and an improved profile appearance. Another option is a sliding genioplasty instead of a chin implant. Either option should give you a pleasing profile.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Considering your neck anatomy and small chin only combination of neck lift (neck muscles and deep fat shaping) and chin augmentation with implant would create satisfactory improvement. It is not likely that liposuction would have much effect on your neck. In person or teleconference consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in these procedures is recommended. Good luck.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

You could get a better result from a combination of a chin implant and deep neck lift (as opposed to neck liposuction alone). The deep neck lift includes neck liposuction but addresses deeper issues that liposuction does not.

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Will a chin implant and neck liposuction be sufficient for desired results with my low hyoid bone? (photo)

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