What is chin liposuction?
Chin liposuction (submental liposuction) removes excess fat from the submental area to eliminate a double chin and create a more defined jawline. It is a quick procedure with minimal downtime.
One of the most important details creating definition in the lower third of the face is the sharpness of the chin-neck angle. A closed angle (greater than 90 degrees) makes the face appear older and fuller. Chin liposuction sharpens this angle by removing fat under the chin — providing dramatic rejuvenation in a short procedure.
Who is a candidate?
Candidates include patients with diet- and exercise-resistant submental fat, double chin appearance, lack of jawline definition, and good skin elasticity (without significant sagging).
Ideal candidate: 25-50 years old with good skin elasticity and localized submental fat. In patients with reduced skin elasticity (over 50), liposuction alone may be insufficient; in such cases, facelift or neck lift is evaluated.
How is the surgery performed?
Can be performed under local anesthesia or sedation. A tiny 3-5 mm incision under the chin allows fat removal with fine cannulas. Surgery takes 30-60 minutes.
Generally performed as a day procedure. Modern technique uses tumescent or VASER liposuction; skin quality is preserved while fat removal is facilitated.
Recovery timeline
First week: Compression bandage or chin strap for 5-7 days. Mild swelling and bruising are normal. Office workers return at 3-5 days.
Weeks 2-4: Most swelling resolves. Strap may be worn at night.
Months 3-6: Final result. Skin completes adaptation to its new shape.
Risks and complications
Chin liposuction is a safe, low-complication procedure. Early-period: mild swelling, bruising, transient skin sensory changes. Very rarely, minor contour irregularities can occur.
Chin liposuction in Istanbul — Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal's practice
Dr. Erdal's private clinic is located in central Istanbul, in the Nisantasi district. Address: Teşvikiye Cad. No:9/12, Istanbul. The clinic is easily accessible from major Istanbul hotels and from Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW).
Chin liposuction is a short-procedure, high-satisfaction surgery often performed under local anesthesia in clinic settings. International patient coordination includes video consultation prior to travel, airport-hotel transfer, English-speaking medical team, accommodation at partner hotels, and full postoperative follow-up. Patients typically stay in Istanbul for 5-7 days. WhatsApp consultations are available at +90 544 850 72 32 for international inquiries.
Before & After Gallery
Real patient results. Photos shared with patient consent. Individual results may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
An elastic bandage is worn for 1-2 weeks. Social recovery in 5-7 days.
Mild-moderate skin laxity often improves as skin contracts. Significant laxity may require a neck lift addition.
Yes, removed fat cells do not return. Results are lasting as long as significant weight gain is avoided.
Under local anesthesia, the procedure is painless. Mild post-operative soreness resolves within a few days.
Typically 30-60 minutes. You return home the same day.
Injections require multiple sessions with more limited and less predictable results. Liposuction achieves more dramatic, predictable improvement in a single session.
Yes, a compression garment or elastic bandage is worn for 1-2 weeks to control swelling and support skin retraction.
Aging and gravity may cause mild changes over time, but a return to pre-surgery appearance is not expected. Skin care and sun protection help maintain results.
Yes, removing submental fat reveals the natural jawline structure. The improvement in jawline definition is often dramatic.
Mild-moderate skin laxity usually improves as skin contracts after fat removal. Significant laxity may require a neck lift addition for optimal results.
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