Is a chin incision necessary for successful chin liposuction or can it be done with entry points by the ears?

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Hi! I would really like to avoid the small scar under the chin for chin lipo. I don't mind the two by the ears though. Is it possible to do a good job without using that center entry point?

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Behind the ears alone may be possible. But, we also have designed a way for doing this liposuction through the inside of the mouth so there are no visible incisions outside anywhere!

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for your question. Chin liposuction typically involves small incisions to allow for the insertion of the cannula. The most common approach includes a small incision under the chin and sometimes additional incisions near the ears. However, it is possible to perform the procedure using only entry points by the ears, though this approach may limit access and visibility, potentially affecting the precision and symmetry of the results.

Each patient's anatomy and aesthetic goals are unique, so it's important to have a detailed consultation with a board-certified surgeon who can evaluate your specific case and discuss the best approach to achieve your desired outcome with minimal scarring.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A full set of facial and neck photographs are required to make sure you are a candidate for a chin liposuction procedure. In our practice, we make three small incisions, one underneath the chin and two behind each year. It's also Very important understand that liposuction only accomplishes removal of the fat deposits above the platysma muscle. If you have fat deposit located below  the platysma muscle, that will require surgical extraction of that fat along with the platysma plasty to significantly improve your jawline

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