[Health Column] The Effects of Chin Lift Surgery: 3 Face Types Where It Shows Best

 

hello, 3D Plastic Surgery Researching surgeries to become younger at Director Heo Jae-won, a board-certified plastic surgeon no see.

 

There is a question that people concerned about a double chin frequently ask in the consultation room.

 

"Isn't liposuction all that's needed?"

Can't this be solved with contouring injections?

 

 

But in reality Cases where the cause of a double chin is not just simple fat There are many.

 

Under the chin, not only fat Muscles, salivary glands, skin structures Because the back also has an impact
The results may vary depending on which method is correct.

 

So today Face types for which chin lift surgery is particularly effective Centered around Let's find out.

 

 

1. Why is a chin lift different from simple fat removal? ?

🎯 A double chin is influenced by various structures, not just fat. .

 

Many people [do not know] the cause of a double chin Think of it as just fat accumulation do.

Therefore, some expect that it can be resolved with liposuction or contouring injections alone.

 

However, the following structures are located beneath the jaw.

 

🔸 Fat
🔸 platysma (neck muscle)
🔸 submandibular gland (salivary gland)
🔸 Skin and fascia structure

 

These structures This is because they are intricately intertwined to form a double chin shape. to
There are cases where removing only fat does not result in the expected body line.

 

So the method that emerged is Chin lift surgery no see.

 

This surgery is

✔️ Small incision under the chin
✔️ Does not peel off the skin significantly
✔️ Organize the internal structure

It is characterized by the way it proceeds.

 

 

💡 example

• Cases where there is not much fat but a double chin is visible

• When the boundary between the jaw and neck is blurred in the side profile

In this situation, simple fat removal alone may not be sufficient.

 

 

2. Which face types respond best to a chin lift?🧐

 

Based on the analysis of the paper, in the following cases The tendency for the effect to appear more significant There is.

 

🔸 ① Young woman with an obtuse neck line

The face is slender, but When a double chin is prominent in the side profile no see.

 

Representative characteristics

• small chin structure

• When the submandibular gland is relatively large

• When platysma muscle tension is low

In this case, it is not because there is a lot of fat. A situation that looks like a double chin due to structural reasons It could be.

 

In such cases A method of organizing internal structures without skin incision this It might be more suitable.

 

🔸 ② Middle-aged men with dull necklines

Men generally ✔️ I tend to have thick skin ✔️ Relatively good elasticity It has the characteristic of...

 

so Cases where the skin naturally improves simply by organizing the deep layer structure There is.

 

especially

• jawline

• jaw and neck boundary

As this part becomes clearer You may feel a change in impression.

 

In the paper Cases where facial appearance can be improved with a neck-only lift up to the age of 50 He explains that there is.

 

 

🔸 ③ Cases where only the neck area is unsatisfactory after a facelift

Among those who have undergone a facelift,

• I am satisfied with the face, but

• Cases where only the double chin remains

There is also.

 

or at the time of surgery I skipped the neck surgery, and looking back now, I regret it. There are also cases like this.

 

In such cases Submental lift serves as a complement to existing surgery You can do.

 

However, it is not suitable for all cases.

 

In the following situations, a different method may be needed.

 

⚠️ In the case of advanced age
⚠️ When skin elasticity has significantly decreased
⚠️ In cases of severe skin sagging

 

In this case Traditional neck lift including skin removal this They can be considered together.

 

 

 

 

 

FAQ ❓

Q1. Does a chin lift leave a large scar?
A1. Since this method uses a small incision under the chin, the scar is relatively inconspicuous.
However, there may be differences depending on individual skin condition.

 

Q2. Does everyone with a double chin need a chin lift?
A2. That is not the case.
Different methods may be suitable depending on whether the cause of the double chin is fat or a structural issue.

 

Q3. Are there cases where the issue can be resolved with liposuction alone?
A3. If fat is the primary cause, the body line can be improved with liposuction alone.
However, if structural factors are also involved, a different approach may be necessary.

 

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conclusion

✔️ Double chin is In many cases, it is not just a simple local issue.

✔️ Depending on the structure under the jaw (muscles, salivary glands, skin condition) The appropriate method may vary.

 

especially

• structural double chin

• When the neckline boundary is blurred

• Cases requiring supplementation after a facelift

In this case, a submental lift can be an option.

 

but The same results do not appear for everyone.

 

After accurately checking your facial structure and skin condition It is important to make a decision after consulting thoroughly with a specialist.

 

✨ If you are considering a lifting procedure, start by identifying the cause first.

 

 

 

 

3D Plastic Surgery

Director Heo Jae-won

 

Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine

Master of Medicine, Yonsei University Graduate School

Severance Hospital Plastic Surgeon

Regular member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Regular member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Regular member of the Korean Society of Craniofacial Plastic Surgery

Regular member of the Oculoplastic Surgery Research Group of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Regular member of the Rhinoplasty Research Group of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Regular member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons' Anti-Aging Plastic Surgery Research Group

Regular member of the Liposuction Research Group of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Regular member of the Laser Plastic Surgery Research Group of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Regular member of the Botox, Filler, and Thread Lifting Research Group of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Current Director of Ipse Plastic Surgery Clinic

10 years of experience specializing in lifting procedures