[Real Patient Case Review] Double Chin Liposuction & Muscle Tie

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Hello~

your beauty universe! I am Dr. Shim Jung-hwan, head director of Uverse Plastic Surgery Clinic :)

Today, I would like to review a case of a male patient who was concerned about his sagging double chin,

focusing on his double chin liposuction & platysmaplasty (muscle tie) procedure.

Before Surgery

Today, I would like to review a case of a male patient who was concerned about his sagging double chin, focusing on his double chin liposuction & platysmaplasty (muscle tie) procedure.

This patient is a male in his late 20s with a short chin and a severe double chin.

In fact, for those with a small lower jaw, performing a double chin muscle tie to tighten the platysma muscle is necessary

to bring out the cervicomental angle (chin-neck angle), making this an ideal situation for surgery.

We also planned to perform double chin liposuction together, not only on the front of the chin (the so-called double chin area) but also

along the overall jawline extending near the ears, to create a sharper appearance.

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Consultation and Surgical Method

The surgical process for double chin liposuction and muscle tie is as follows:

First, we suction the fat under the chin through a small incision of about 2mm under the earlobe.

Sufficient fat must be suctioned to achieve both a volume reduction effect + an effect where the skin adheres more tightly.

After primarily resolving the fat above the platysma muscle using this method,

we make an incision of about 2cm in the crease under the chin to proceed with the muscle tie surgery.

We dissect the remaining adhesions between the platysma muscle and the skin to allow the platysma muscle to move freely,

and then partially remove a narrow strip of the central muscle.

This exposes the subplatysmal fat (fat under the muscle). In this patient's case, the amount of this fat was also significant,

so we removed it sufficiently to reduce the volume.

Afterward, we additionally tied the digastric muscle located deeper

to maximize the tightening effect.

Following this, the surgery concludes by tying the platysma muscle with appropriate tension as originally planned.

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1 Week Post-Op

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After performing double chin liposuction and muscle tie, proper compression is necessary to prevent blood from pooling.

Immediately after, both taping and a facial compression garment are worn, and we advise wearing them constantly, especially for the first 48 hours.

After that, the taping is maintained until the stitches are removed at 1 week, but we tell patients they can remove the compression garment when going out.

At 1 week, there is no possibility of additional bleeding, but since minor swelling can last a long time due to gravity,

we explain that it is good to wear the compression garment continuously when at home, recommending this for up to 3-4 weeks.

Looking at the photos taken after removing the taping on the 7th day post-op,

you can see that the cervicomental angle, which was previously unnoticeable, is now properly visible, especially in the 90-degree view.

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In this post, we reviewed a case of double chin muscle tie & liposuction.

We will continue to provide more detailed information through various case reviews in the future.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment and we will answer them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is suitable for a double chin muscle-tightening surgery?

Yes, it is especially suitable for those with a small lower jaw and severe double chin. If the jaw is short, a muscle-tightening surgery that tightly cinches the platysma muscle is necessary to clearly define the angle between the jaw and neck, thus achieving good surgical results.

What is the process for double chin liposuction and muscle-tightening surgery?

First, fat is aspirated through a 2mm incision below the earlobe, then a 2cm incision is made along the submental crease to perform muscle tightening. The superficial fat above the platysma muscle is primarily removed, followed by the removal of deep fat beneath the muscle, and then the muscles are tightly sutured to complete the procedure.

How long should I wear the compression band after surgery?

It is generally recommended to wear it for 3-4 weeks after surgery. It should be worn continuously for the first 48 hours, and after the stitches are removed at week 1, you can take it off when going out but should continue to wear it primarily when at home to help reduce residual swelling.

When are the stitches removed after surgery?

The stitches and taping are removed one week after the surgery. By week 1, the possibility of additional bleeding is almost none, and from this point, the focus shifts to managing residual swelling caused by gravity.

When can I see changes in my jawline after surgery?

You can observe a more defined angle between the jaw and neck immediately after the taping is removed at one week post-surgery. In the case studies, a clear jawline, which was not visible before, was appropriately seen in the 90-degree side profile photos at week 1.