Considering submental liposuction. Would like to understand if there is a way to tell if my issue is chin fat (which would mean I am a good candidate) or excess skin (meaning the lipo won’t do much).
December 4, 2022
Answer: Double chin Dear Brian.pr, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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December 4, 2022
Answer: Double chin Dear Brian.pr, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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December 3, 2022
Answer: How can you tell if it double chin is caused by excessive fat or skin A full set of pictures would be more helpful to get a better determination about how best to proceed. From the one limited photograph, you have a recessive mandible and fat deposits located below the platysma muscle. It's important to understand that there are two compartments a fat in the neck, above and below the platysma muscle. Consider placement of a chin implant to augment your chin forward for better structural support for the soft tissues in the neck. Liposuction can only accomplish removal of fat above the platysma muscle, while a surgical neck lift is required to remove the fat deposits below the platysma muscle which also includes a platysma-plasty to significantly improve the jawline. A surgical neck lift with the chin implant would be your best option, and both procedures can be perform together as an outpatient procedure.
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December 3, 2022
Answer: How can you tell if it double chin is caused by excessive fat or skin A full set of pictures would be more helpful to get a better determination about how best to proceed. From the one limited photograph, you have a recessive mandible and fat deposits located below the platysma muscle. It's important to understand that there are two compartments a fat in the neck, above and below the platysma muscle. Consider placement of a chin implant to augment your chin forward for better structural support for the soft tissues in the neck. Liposuction can only accomplish removal of fat above the platysma muscle, while a surgical neck lift is required to remove the fat deposits below the platysma muscle which also includes a platysma-plasty to significantly improve the jawline. A surgical neck lift with the chin implant would be your best option, and both procedures can be perform together as an outpatient procedure.
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