Would chin liposuction be enough to help me achieve a more angular and snatched look?

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I’m starting to get a double chin (or is my skin sagging?) I’m 34. I used to have a more angular chin in my early 20s which I really miss. I also work online so I’m constantly seeing my double chin in video calls and I hate it. What can I do to have a more angular snatched in chin? Will a bit of lipo under my chin work on its own? Thank you (Last photo is me pulling in my chin/jaw to where I want it)

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultherapy  is a non-invasive procedure that lifts the neck, chin and brow, and improves lines and wrinkles on the upper chest. As we age, collagen breaks down, resulting in loss of skin strength and elasticity. For tissue tightening, Ultherapy  is ideal for the lower face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Morpheus8 to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity.

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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

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You don't have enough fat to get the results you desire with liposuction alone. In my experience there would be two better choices.  (1) A deep neck lift.  Here we go in through a small incision under your chin and remove the fat underneath the deeper muscles.  For you, that will permit your neck to "come up" and look more snatched.  (2) There is a procedure called necktite or embrace. Here, a probe is placed under the skin. This probe puts in energy which tightens the tissues and melts fat.  As part of this procedure liposuction is done to remove the melted fat. This will give you a significantly better result than liposuction alone.
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Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Achieving a more angular and defined chin can involve several different approaches, and chin liposuction is one of them. Here's a comprehensive overview to help you decide whether chin liposuction alone might be enough for you, or if other treatments might be necessary:

1. **Chin Liposuction:**
   - **Effectiveness:** Chin liposuction can effectively remove excess fat under the chin, which can help in reducing the appearance of a double chin and create a more defined jawline.
   - **Suitability:** It works best for individuals with good skin elasticity. At 34, you might still have relatively good skin elasticity, but this can vary.
   - **Limitations:** If skin sagging is a significant issue, liposuction alone might not be sufficient. It removes fat but does not tighten loose skin.

2. **Skin Tightening Treatments:**
   - **Non-Surgical Options:** Treatments like Ultherapy, radiofrequency, or laser skin tightening can help improve skin elasticity and reduce sagging.
   - **Surgical Options:** A neck lift or a lower facelift can address significant skin laxity and provide more dramatic results.

3. **Combination Approach:**
   - Sometimes, a combination of chin liposuction and skin tightening treatments (either non-surgical or surgical) is recommended to achieve the best results.

4. **Other Enhancements:**
   - **Dermal Fillers:** Fillers can be used to enhance the jawline and chin, providing a more angular look.
   - **Botox:** Botox can help in reducing the appearance of a double chin by targeting the platysma muscle bands.

5. **Lifestyle Considerations:**
   - Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine can help in managing overall body fat, which can also contribute to a more defined jawline over time.

6. **Consultation with a Specialist:**
   - The best course of action is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. They can assess your individual case, taking into account your skin quality, the amount of fat under the chin, and your overall facial structure.
   - During the consultation, you can discuss your goals, look at before-and-after photos of similar cases, and get a professional opinion on whether chin liposuction alone will achieve the desired result or if additional treatments are needed.

Chin liposuction can be a great option for reducing a double chin and achieving a more angular look, especially if the primary issue is excess fat. However, if there is significant skin sagging, additional treatments may be necessary to achieve the best results. Consulting with a specialist will provide you with the most accurate and personalized advice.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Well, done Liposuction on the right person can give very impressive results in the chin and neck area.
Fat is rarely the only corporate aesthetics to be less than perfect.Many people who have facial aesthetics related to the lower, 1/3 of the face often have issues with the structure shape and size of the mandible.
Skin laxity contributes as we age as well.
Generally speaking young people with thick layers of subcutaneous fat, who have a good mandible structure are the best candidates.
With age patients candidacy for Liposuction that begins to decline.
At age 50 I think Liposuction should not be employed because most people at that age have lost skin elasticity, making Liposuction much effective and fat removal can cause further skin compromise.
Delivering consistent quality liposuction results is more difficult than most people realize.
The number of plastic surgeons who approach this procedure is in reality quite small.
Poorly Liposuction can leave people permanently disfigured.
Being bored, certified and plastic surgery with decades of experience does not mean somebody is good at Liposuction.
I cannot emphasize the importance of providers.
Most plastic surgeons are not as good at Liposuction as they think.
Plastic surgeons are in fact at Liposuction and average Liposuction results typically don’t look all that great.
To get exceptional results you’ll need to find an exceptional provider. 
Finding the right plastic surgeon is also more difficult than most people realize.
I suggest starting by making a list of plastic surgeons in your community who seem to have extensive experience doing Liposuction.
Next schedule in person consultations with each of the providers on that list.
 Bring a complete set of proper facial pictures taken the same way plastic surgeons take before and after pictures.
The pictures you have are reasonably good, but have someone else take the pictures for you and make sure angles are straight and you’re not turning your neck.
Think of the pictures as mug shots. 
Bring those pictures with you to use that reference during the consultation.
Don’t rely on memory of what you look like or looking in the mirror when comparing before and after pictures.
During each consultation, ask each provider to open up the portfolio and show you their entire collection of before, and after pictures of previous patients who had very similar facial characteristics to your own.
 This means they should be about the same age, the same amount of subcutaneous, fat, similar bone structure, etc. etc. 
Being shown a handful of pre-selected images representing only the very best results of a provider career may be insufficient to get a clear understanding of what results look like in the hands of each provider.
This may also be insufficient to get a good understanding of what your results are likely to look like or how many of these procedures That surgeon has actually done.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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