I hate my chin and jawline and submental fullness. What do you recommend? (photos)

Question

I'm probably around 20% bodyfat. When I get down to 17% I feel that my face looks pretty good but it seems that my face holds fat disproportionate to my overall bodyfat. I've always felt I had a very weak chin and jaw.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

You would do well with either Kybella or liposuction.  Kybella is a simple office procedure but several treatment would be required.  Liposuction is more invasive but you would only need a single treatment.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

It's best to begin by consulting with a surgeon in-person to discuss your options. 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 that is needed to improve the appearance of the neck. Subsequently, it will also improve the overall #balance of the face and can create the illusion of a smaller nose. As a stand-alone procedure, chin augmentation can be performed in the office under local #anesthesia. For individuals with signs of #aging in the neck, a chin implant added to one of the recommended procedures above, will provide optimal results. #Liposuction under the chin is also another option your doctor can discuss. If you are not a candidate for chin or neck rejuvenation at the time of your #consultation, your board certified plastic surgeon can recommend alternatives to address your concern. Consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in #face, #neck and #chin procedures is important to ensure you are receiving the best advice, care, and surgical experience possible.

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

I think you would get a substantial improvement in your jawline through mini facial liposuction on the submental area. This will get rid of your double chin, which is making your jaw and chin look soft. You may also need Ultherapy or ThermiTight to tighten the skin. If that isn’t enough of an improvement for you, I’d suggest trying a chin augmentation with Sculptra. Consulting with a board-certified dermatologist will allow you to explore your options.

Lane Smith, MD · Answer

Submental lipo (chin lipo) would be greatly beneficial for your complaint. It is a quick procedure that can be done under local, iv sedation, or general, with little down time. It would correct the complained area in one treatment. A non surgical option that would require most likely 2 plus treatments is Kybella injections. They dissolve the fat over a period of a couple months. It requires no anesthesia and is done in office. 0 downtime. Best of luck!

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear Bayperson,Thank you for your question and photos. My recommendation to give you a stronger jaw is liposuction and possibly a chin implant, which would depend on an exam. Liposuction can remove the excess fat and give you more structure. You may benefit from a chin implant however it is hard to assess with your photos. When you are ready, please look at before and after photos on my website and we can set up a complimentary in-person consultation to address your concerns and answer all of your questions.Best regards,Nima Shemirani

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

HelloThanks for the question and provided information as well. 
  
Based on your photo you are a good candidate for chin liposuction, 
Chin liposuction can be an option, it makes you look younger and more
 attractive with a sharp jawline , and better facial proportions.It is 
important evaluate your pictures or a personal evaluation in order to 
give you the best option for your case. 
I recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic 
surgeon for a good evaluation and to talk about your goals.
Good luck :)

Manelic Mejia Lopez, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and the information provided. 
  
Based on your description Chin liposuction may be an option, it will give you a  sharp 
jawline and will remove fat in the area beneath the chin and hanging 
below the jaw, a condition sometimes referred to as “double chin.”

I recommend you to make a consultation with a board certified plastic
 surgeon to discuss the best options for you. The chin area heals fast 
and after few days you can see a big difference and improvement.  
  
Best Wishes.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The Photographs demonstrate fatty deposits in the neck in addition to a weak recessive chin profile.  Consider a chin implant to augment the mandible forward which will help with facial balance and proportions and give a better support to the soft tissues in the neck.  The fatty deposits in the neck sre usually located above and below the platysma muscle, so  liposuction with a neck lift will be required along with a platysma plasty to significant only improve the jawline. No skin removal is required. For more information and many before and after examples of both procedures performed in combination, please see the link and the video below

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Most young people who are not overweight and have a double chin or lack of jaw definition have either a small or insufficiently projecting jaw (mandible)
To determine this you need a true profile picture.
While you did submit some good pictures from different angles you do not have a straight profile photograph.
If you can pinch more than half an inch of fat the liposuction will help significantly since at your age you do not have skin laxity.
For patients who do not have inadequate chin projection the combination of a chin implant and liposuction is often ideal.
Many people are apprehensive of having implants placed.
For those, starting with liposuction is the reasonable way to go and if further improvement is needed or desired you could move forward with an implant if indicated.
I suggest consulting with at least three board-certified plastic surgeons.
During the consultation look for a plastic surgeon who gives you an assessment of multiple aspects of your face chin and neck.
Someone would jumps straight to the conclusion of a single procedure may not be doing a thorough assessment.
Every part on the body looks the way it does in relationship to the area next to it.
This is why a proper assessment should address more than just the double chin.
Best of luck,
Mats Hagstrom M.D.

H. George Brennan, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi.  Thank you for your question.  I think you are an excellent candidate for liposuction under your chin.  It is a very simple procedure and can be done without anesthesia.  Your condition is very common and it is  hereditary condition not based on your weight alone.  You may even want to consider the option of a chin implant to strengthen the look of your lower face.  You should go visit an experienced Board Certified surgeon who can examine you in person and give you all of your options.  Best of luck to you....

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