i gained 15 pounds over the last 12 months due to stress eating and no time for exercise. (my husband had cancer, now in remission). I am currently dieting and exercising once again. My question is should I lose the weight before I consult with plastic surgeon OR does 10-15 pounds not matter much. I dont want to waste his time. i am addressing my "fat pad" beneath chin and slight jowling. Just want to tighten up my jaw line. :)
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September 10, 2015
Answer: Weight Loss Before Liposuction
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Hello. By the appearance of your photograph, you may very well be a good candidate for isolated liposuction of your neck. I have been using an ultrasonic assisted liposuction tool called VASER for years with nice results. There are many ways to remove this fat via liposuction...
From your pictures it is possible that submental liposuction might be a reasonable procedure to address the fullness under your chin but at 15 there is a significant likelihood that you are still developing and that your facial skeleton may change as well as your weight with maturity. At...
You may benefit from liposuction done with your doctor's office. During your initial examination, your #chin will be evaluated along with the neck and jawline. A weak #chin implies a lack of chin support for the skin along the neck line. In younger individuals a chin implant alone is usually all...
