A cosmetic surgeon may recommend chin liposuction, chin lift surgery, or a combination of the two if you have a double chin and want to get rid of it. There is no single procedure for removing excess fat and tightening chin skin to generate a firmer, more defined chin and neck area. Instead, a combination of both chin and neck surgery can remove excess fat and tighten chin skin to create stiffness and a more defined chin and neck area.

Here is all you need to know about chin lift before and after surgery and other, less invasive alternatives.
What is chin lift surgery?
When it comes to aging, the neck skin is one of the first areas to show signs of age, and fat tends to collect under the chin in some people. Their entire jawline and facial profile may be affected by the deposited fat and loose skin. A plastic surgeon can follow any of the surgery to treat a double chin:
- Liposuction of the chin: Removing excess fat under the chin is carried out in this surgery.
- Submentoplasty: This procedure combines chin liposuction and to help muscle tighten through tiny incisions under the chin.
Using any of these methods, you can treat your double chin. If your skin is not particularly elastic and has a loose or hanging appearance, doctors suggest neck lift surgery.
Procedures for double chin surgery
The following are some of the procedures for chin liposuction:
- Your surgeon will check your chin and neck and mark the places to insert the cannulas with a pen.
- The skin is washed with an antiseptic solution to avoid the risk of infection.
- Through a series of tiny incisions, the liposuction cannula gets inserted into the skin.
- They will next insert a liposuction cannula and remove excess fat with a back-and-forth motion. To create a smooth, even facial appearance, pay special attention to the amount of fat removal from each location.
- Finally, if necessary, bandaging is performed. Fixing a customized chin strap to support the skin as it heals.
Overview about chin liposuction:
Here are some of the factors about chin lift before and after.
About:
- Chin lift surgery is recommended based on the condition of your skin and the results you want.
- Chin lift surgery may assist those in their 20s to 50s who have more elastic skin. This surgery removes extra fat. However, it has little effect on the condition of the skin.
Safety:
- Local anesthetic is preferred to do chin liposuction.
- Possible side effects are swelling, bruising, face sensitivity loss, skin color changes, infection, and facial asymmetry.
Convenience:
- Most people can return to their work in one or two weeks.
- Compared to neck lift, chin liposuction helps you to return to normal activities soon.
Effectiveness:
- The effects of chin liposuction are permanent if the patient maintains a healthy weight.
- The time it takes for chin lift results varies depending on the condition of the patient's skin and the surgical technique used.