Am I a good candidate for neck liposuction?

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I'm 20 years old who eats very healthy, vegan, unprocessed food. I'm 5'3 110 Llbs but I have a pouch under my chin that really bothers me. It's also very apparent in pictures when I open my front camera. Would neck liposuction give me a nice, tight defined jawline?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, based on your pictures, you do look like a candidate. I recommend a formal consultation for VASER liposuction. I find that VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF are best for contouring the chin in those who are candidates but Kybella can be used as an alternative with or without thermage/ultherapy/exilis.  PDO nova threads can further improve the jawline. See an expert. Best. Dr. Emer

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing appropriate pictures. You do seem to be a good candidate for liposuction of the neck. This treatment is best for patients who are at a stable weight, work out frequently and are otherwise healthy. You might also consider Kybella or the CoolMini if you do not wish to undergo a surgical procedure. These options require a few treatments, but since you have very little fat under your chin, they may be a good choice. Make sure you're working with a board certified plastic surgeon for precise recommendations.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Hi Oliviamarie,When you have a small pocket of fat but are in good shape, like you are, then liposuction can be a good choice.  Under local anesthesia (or heavier sedation if you desire) this small area can be removed.  However, you could also consider Kybella.  We've been getting excellent results using this medication in people precisely like you.  We place the medication into the fat you don't like, then you go home!  That's it.  Over the next few days the fat starts to melt away. No surgery needed.  I think that is a great option for you, and something you should definitely consider.  Best of luck!

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

small localized adiposities on the chin, neck and along the jawline are common even in younger age groups. the procedure is pretty simple. you can watch some videos on my website and YouTube channel. I have performed this procedure in patients as young as 18 and older. I think you are a good candidate and will benefit from it if done the right way for you

Kapil Saigal, MD, FACS · Answer

In a slim young patient, such as yourself, I would prefer a minimally invasive option - Kybella may be the right choice for you and will likely give you the results you are looking for - and it can be done in the office with no down time. If that's not satisfactory, the possibility of doing neck liposuction is always there. But you likely wont need it based on the photos you have provided. Best of luck and please discuss your case with a specialist.

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