Is Chin & Neck Liposuction painful?

During your liposuction procedure, you shouldn’t feel any pain due to the anesthesia that is used to make your experience more comfortable. Post-surgery, patients complain of mild swelling and soreness. Dr. Molina discharges you with pain medication that should help alleviate this.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Dr. Bianca Molina will have you return to our office about a week after surgery so she can remove any stitches and monitor your healing. She will also have you return for a few more follow-ups after that.

How Long Until I See Results?

Many patients see immediate results and improvement after chin or submental liposuction. Some may have more swelling than others, in which case a week or so may be needed to see results, especially if the amount of fat removed was minimal. Typically, patients see notable improvements every week for the first three to six weeks. After about four to six months, you should see almost the final results.

Can I combine a Chin & Neck Liposuction with other procedures?

Yes, you can! Many of our chin & neck liposuction patients in New York will combine their procedures with other cosmetic surgeries, such as rhinoplasty or eyelid surgery . If you have any specific goals in mind for your body or face, please inform Dr. Molina during your consultation so she can offer you her expert suggestions customized to your medical profile.

What are the risks associated with a Chin & Neck Liposuction?

Even though chin & neck liposuction is a minor surgery, it is still a procedure, so it is important to outline any potential risks as below: Anesthesia reactions Bleeding Contour irregularities Fat embolism Fluid buildup Infection If you notice any long-lasting or unexpected results, please do not hesitate to call our office.

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Chin & Neck Liposuction

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About us

Chin & Neck Liposuction Introduction

Excess fat in areas such as the neck and chin can give the perception of being heavier and older than you actually are. Plastic surgeons can definitively treat facial fullness in the neck and chin areas with liposuction. At Bianca Molina Plastic Surgery in Lower Manhattan, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bianca Molina offers this procedure to patients all over New York as an effective way to get rid of stubborn fat that is oftentimes untouched by traditional diet and exercise efforts.

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What is Chin & Neck Liposuction?

Chin, or submental liposuction, is a minimally invasive procedure that reduces the double-chin appearance and provides a smoother, firmer, and more defined jaw and neckline. The procedure can be performed under local or twilight anesthesia and requires a short recovery time of a few days. Submental or chin liposuction also requires tiny incisions placed in naturally formed lines under the chin and, sometimes, behind the earlobes.

What are the Benefits of Chin & Neck Liposuction?

Our patients who have had chin & neck liposuction in New York City have reported some life-changing benefits such as those below:

Balanced facial proportions
Boost in self-esteem
Combinable with other facial surgery procedures
Good for any age
Improved chin appearance
More defined jawline

Who are the Best Candidates for Chin & Neck Liposuction?

At Bianca Molina Plastic Surgery, we believe the best candidates for chin & neck liposuction are those who:

Have a double chin and/or unwanted chin fat
Have excess fat in the neck area
Have good skin elasticity
Are in overall good health
Maintain a healthy diet and exercise habits
Maintain a positive attitude through surgery and recovery
Maintain realistic expectations regarding the outcome

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Chin & Neck Liposuction First Step

What’s the first step?

If you are interested in chin & neck liposuction, the first step is to schedule your consultation with Dr. Bianca Molina in our Lower Manhattan office. When you come in for your appointment, you will be able to ask any questions about the procedure, address your areas of concern, and learn about potential options to help you achieve your desired aesthetic goals. She will be happy to evaluate you and determine if liposuction in the neck or chin will be beneficial.

After your exam and consultation with Dr. Molina, our concierge team will schedule your procedure and provide pre-operative instructions to help make your surgery and recovery as smooth and successful as possible.

What to expect on the day of Chin & Neck Liposuction surgery

On the day of your chin & neck liposuction, Dr. Molina will meet you first thing to review the surgical plan incision placement, perform surgical markings, and take “before” photos. The procedure is oftentimes done awake under local anesthesia but can be done under sedation or general anesthesia if you and Dr. Molina feel that’s a better option for you.

Dr. Molina will begin your procedure by injecting the entire area with a numbing medication, which will both block pain and minimize bleeding. This also makes it easier to suction fat during the procedure. Up to three tiny incisions are made underneath the chin and behind the earlobes. Various access points allow for cross-hatching and more efficient fat removal, giving smoother results.

Liposuction is performed through the incisions with a very thin rod called a cannula, which is connected to a suction machine and passed evenly throughout the treatment zones. Once the fat is removed, Dr. Molina will close each incision with one or two small sutures. Gauze pads are placed over the incisions, and an elastic compression garment, or chin strap, is applied to help with swelling.

Submental liposuction usually takes approximately one hour to complete.

Chin & Neck Liposuction Recovery

After your surgery is complete, we will monitor you in our recovery room until Dr. Molina releases you that same day. Before you leave, you will be provided with prescription pain medication, should you need it, as well as post-op instructions.

After the first day after surgery, you can remove the dressings over your incisions and replace them with bandaids as needed. You will need to wear the chin compression garment for ten days after surgery. Bruising and swelling are variable between patients, though most bruising is fully resolved by ten days. Swelling is markedly improved within the first two weeks after surgery, but it takes a full 3-6 months for final results to be seen.

Patients are usually able to return to most of their activities the day after surgery if they don’t require heavy lifting, bending over, being upside down, or other types of physical strain. We encourage patients to avoid major exercise for about two weeks.

Chin & Neck Liposuction Cost

How Much Does Chin & Neck Liposuction Cost In New York City, NY?

The cost of chin & neck liposuction in New York City varies depending on the complexity of the procedure, the anesthesia costs, the surgeon’s fees, and other variables. The best way to determine how much your experience will cost is to meet with Dr. Bianca Molina and allow her to create your procedure plan. Once this plan is made, our Concierge Team will be able to provide you with a price breakdown.

Why Choose Dr. Molina?

Dr. Molina is a board-certified, award-winning plastic surgeon with over ten years of surgical experience and has spent years serving patients in some of New York’s most reputable hospitals. A well-published and active participant in the plastic surgery community, she has dedicated her life to learning, sharing, and improving the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. As a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a proud diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), Dr. Molina brings personal attention to the cosmetic surgery field and to her work, ensuring that your experience at Bianca Molina Plastic Surgery will mirror the dedication to quality that she holds.

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Chin & Neck Liposuction FAQ’S

Many patients see immediate results and improvement after chin or submental liposuction. Some may have more swelling than others, in which case a week or so may be needed to see results, especially if the amount of fat removed was minimal.

Typically, patients see notable improvements every week for the first three to six weeks. After about four to six months, you should see almost the final results.
Yes, you can! Many of our chin & neck liposuction patients in New York will combine their procedures with other cosmetic surgeries, such as rhinoplasty or eyelid surgery. If you have any specific goals in mind for your body or face, please inform Dr. Molina during your consultation so she can offer you her expert suggestions customized to your medical profile.
Even though chin & neck liposuction is a minor surgery, it is still a procedure, so it is important to outline any potential risks as below:
- Anesthesia reactions
- Bleeding
- Contour irregularities
- Fat embolism
- Fluid buildup
- Infection
If you notice any long-lasting or unexpected results, please do not hesitate to call our office.

Schedule a Consultation

If you have excess, stubborn fat in your neck or chin, you might be interested in learning more about chin and neck liposuction in New York. Consider scheduling a consultation at Bianca Molina Plastic Surgery. You can call us or use our website to fill out an appointment application form, and a member of our Concierge Team will be happy to get you started.