Comparison
Neck lift vs submental liposuction: which for a double chin?
For a double chin there are two different approaches: submental liposuction, which removes only fat, and a neck lift, which also restores skin and muscle. Which suits you depends on whether the problem is mainly fat or skin sagging.
Which one suits you?
If your skin is elastic and the problem is only fat, submental liposuction may be enough; with skin sagging and muscle slackening, a neck lift is more suitable. If the chin profile is weak, genioplasty can also be considered. The exact decision is made after an examination.
| Neck lift | Submental liposuction | |
|---|---|---|
| Main target | Skin + platysma muscle + fat | Excess fat only |
| Skin sagging | Corrects it | Does not correct it (skin must be elastic) |
| Type | More extensive surgery | Smaller intervention |
| Scar | Under the chin / behind the ear, hideable | Small, dot-like |
| Recovery | Longer (weeks) | Shorter |
| Ideal candidate | Skin sagging + slackened muscle | Elastic skin, fat excess only (usually younger) |
This comparison is general information and not medical advice. Results are individual.