I’m only 20 but have sagging skin and a little fat under my chin/jaw. My small chin doesn’t help it. Would liposuction fix this? If so could anyone give me a cost estimate? Or there any cheaper treatments that would work? I plan to get a chin implant in the when I can afford it in the future but I wanted to know if there is any way I can fix this sagging skin now at a cheaper cost
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March 25, 2019
Answer: Options for submental fat under the chin
Sabrina Fabi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
I am sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with your results. At only 1-day post-op, you are still very early in your healing process. It is far too early to view your results as final as swelling can persist for several weeks after liposuction. Give yourself some more time to heal and...
Thanks for writing,I think tightness is good, it implies scar and adherence of the skin to the deep structures and the infers improved contour. In my experience this could last for months. Massage is to your benefit, that being said, I would follow your Board Certified Plastic Surgeons post-op ...
I would not expect sleeping on your side to cause bruising or swelling after liposuction under your chin, but I do generally recommend that patient's sleep using an extra pillow to keep their head higher than their chest. This does help to reduce swelling that develops after the surgery. ...