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Facial liposuction
Before & after.
Beyond the image.
Get specific about the treatment area. Fat under the chin, loose skin, and cheek fullness are different questions.
[Read the guide](#overview)
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A MORE INFORMED FIRST LOOK
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See the result.
Understand the context.
Explore the procedure, learn what images can tell you, and prepare better questions.
[Start with before & after](#photos)
Chin and neck liposuction · submental contouring
Sources checked October 18, 2026
IN THIS GUIDE
[Before & after](#photos)
[Overview](#overview)
[Recovery](#recovery)
[Risks](#risks)
[Consultation questions](#questions)
[Sources](#sources)
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READ THE IMAGE, THEN THE STORY
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Facial liposuction before-and-after photos
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What to look for in a comparison
Compare chin position and head tilt carefully.
Look for matching views of the jawline and neck.
Check whether a neck lift, facelift, or other treatment was also performed.
Images are a starting point for discussion. They cannot establish whether a procedure is suitable for you or predict your result.
UNDERSTAND THE PROCEDURE
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Understanding facial liposuction
Liposuction removes localized fat and may be used in selected areas of the face, chin, or neck. The location and amount of fat, skin elasticity, and underlying anatomy affect the plan.
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An important distinction
Fat removal alone does not address every source of neck fullness or skin looseness. Ask your physician to distinguish liposuction from skin-lifting surgery and from buccal fat removal.
Source:
[Procedure overview ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/liposuction)
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Start with your own goals
Bring the changes you want to discuss, your medical history, medications, and prior procedures to a consultation. Ask about alternatives, including waiting or choosing no treatment. A gallery comparison is not a substitute for that assessment.
PLAN FOR THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE
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Recovery & follow-up
Aftercare can include dressings, a support garment, and activity limits. Get instructions for the exact area treated, including swelling, bathing, and follow-up. Early images may not reflect the settled contour.
Source:
[Recovery ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/liposuction/recovery)
Daily life
Work, transport, exercise, and help at home.
Ongoing care
Follow-up visits and who to contact with concerns.
A BALANCED VIEW
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Risks to discuss
Possible complications include contour irregularities, asymmetry, persistent sensation changes, infection, and injury to deeper structures. Loose or rippled skin and the need for revision are also possible.
Source:
[Risks and safety ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/liposuction/safety)
These examples are not a complete list. Ask your treating physician how your health, the chosen technique, and any combined procedures affect risk, and what follow-up care is included.
BRING BETTER QUESTIONS
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Your consultation checklist
Choose the questions you want to take with you. This checklist stays on this page; it is not sent to a provider.
Is my concern mainly fat, skin, or another anatomical feature?
What would fat removal alone leave unchanged?
How do you reduce the risk of contour irregularities and nerve injury?
What is included in the total estimate, aftercare, and any revision policy?
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Sources & further reading
Prepared by PixMD from the resources below. Source access date: October 18, 2026.
[Procedure overview ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/liposuction)
[Risks and safety ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/liposuction/safety)
[Recovery ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/liposuction/recovery)
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