Submental Liposuction
Refinement and Contouring Beneath the Chin and Jawline
Submental Liposuction is designed to improve fullness beneath the chin and refine jawline definition by removing excess superficial fat in the submental area.
For appropriately selected patients, this procedure can create a more sculpted neck contour and improved profile balance with minimal downtime.
At You Are Beautiful, submental liposuction is approached conservatively and strategically to create natural-looking contour while preserving facial harmony and long-term balance.
A Personalized Surgical Approach
Not every patient with neck fullness is an ideal candidate for submental liposuction alone.
During your consultation, Dr. Jae Kim evaluates:
- Distribution of neck fullness
- Skin elasticity and laxity
- Jawline definition
- Facial and neck proportions
- Depth of neck structures contributing to fullness
- Overall profile balance
This allows for a customized treatment recommendation based on your anatomy and long-term goals.
Submental liposuction is generally best suited for younger patients with:
- Good skin elasticity
- Minimal skin laxity
- Superficial fat fullness beneath the chin
When skin laxity or deeper structural fullness is present, a Deep Neck Lift (Sculpt & Contour) is often the more appropriate surgical approach for long-term improvement.
Dr. Kim will determine the best treatment plan based on your anatomy and the underlying cause of neck fullness.
What Submental Liposuction Can Address
- Fullness beneath the chin
- Mild to moderate submental fat
- Soft jawline definition
- Early neck contour concerns
- Profile imbalance related to superficial fat accumulation
Procedure Snapshot
Starting Investment: Starting at $5,000
Procedure Setting: Performed in-office under local anesthesia. No additional anesthesia or facility fees are added to the procedure fee.
Estimated Downtime: Minimal downtime with swelling most noticeable during the first week.
Procedure Length: Approximately 1 hour
Recovery and Healing
Most patients experience:
- Swelling
- Mild bruising
- Temporary tightness or firmness
during the initial healing period.
Swelling is typically most noticeable during the first week and then gradually improves over time, often fluctuating or “ebbing and flowing” throughout the healing process.
While patients usually return to normal activities relatively quickly, final contour refinement may take up to approximately 3 months as swelling fully resolves and tissues settle.
A Natural Approach to Results
The goal of submental liposuction is refined contour—not an over-sculpted or unnatural appearance.
Every treatment plan is designed to:
- Preserve natural facial harmony
- Improve jawline definition
- Maintain balanced contour
- Support long-term natural-looking results
Because outcomes depend heavily on anatomy, proper patient selection is essential to achieving optimal results.
The Consultation Process
Your consultation includes a detailed facial and neck evaluation, discussion of anatomy and goals, and a personalized surgical recommendation based on your facial structure and desired outcome.
Surgical Consultations
Dr. Jae Kim’s surgical consultations are $250.
The consultation fee is non-refundable, but may be applied toward surgical fees if surgery is scheduled within 30 days of the initial consultation.
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The best way to determine the appropriate treatment approach is through a personalized consultation.
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