Submental lipo, chin implant or neck lift - what is the best option for me? (photos)

Question

I’m not happy with the look of my under chin/ neck. I was unsure if I need a conservative chin implant or liposuction or necklift or all. I consulted with a surgeon locally and the recommendation was Submental Liposuction And fat procedure ( I think this is for shaping jawline but not sure ). He advised that he wouldn’t go as far as a chin implant. Just wondering from other surgeons if this is really best option for me ? I included pictures from my consultation. Do I need a chin lor neck lift?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photo it appears you would benefit from liposuction.  You could also consider adding FaceTite which uses RF technology to tighten the skin up to 40%.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for treatment.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

You need chin implant as well to get the best result. Chin liposuction helps reduce the bulge under the chin and can be done for the whole neck. Once the fat is removed the skin can become loose and saggy in some cases. It can be avoided by combining it with Thermitight which is a radiofrequency heat delivered under the skin to tighten it. Both chin liposuction and Thermitight can be done at the same time. The recovery is fast and it can be done under local anesthesia.
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Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear anonymous 17,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from chin liposuction. 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

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The limited photograph demonstrate fat deposits located above AND below the platysma muscle in addition to a recessive mandible. Consider placement of a chin implant to augment the chin forward for better structural support for the soft tissues in the neck since your chin is recessive. Liposuction for fat removal above the muscle will be ineffective. A neck lift procedure accomplishes removal of fat deposits above the platysma muscle and surgical extraction of the fat deposits below the platysma muscle, which also includes a platysma-plasty to significantly improve the jawline.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Thanks for posting the photo. I agree trying sub mental lipo along with a filler injection to anterior chin and jaw line would give you a very nice results. Expect fee in the $5,000-$10,000 ranges.

Submental lipo, chin implant or neck lift - what is the best option for me? (photos)

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