ChinSculpt™ – Chin and Jawline Liposuction

Medically reviewed by John Bergeron, MD

Do you suffer from stubborn fat of the chin and jawline — the dreaded “double chin”? The fact is that this condition is often genetic, and it just won’t respond to diet and exercise.

Fortunately, ChinSculpt™ by Dr. John Bergeron at Houston Liposuction Center can remove the excess fat and help restore the more defined jawline that you had in years past. Skin tightening with our SmartLipo laser enhances the results of the procedure and adds to the overall improvement in your profile.

What Is Chin Liposuction?

Chin liposuction removes stubborn fat from beneath the chin and along the jawline — the submental area — to reduce the appearance of a “double chin” and restore a more defined profile. At Houston Liposuction Center, we perform chin liposuction as ChinSculpt™, a “micro laser lipo” technique done awake under local anesthesia, often with mild oral sedation — no general anesthesia required. Because the chin is such a delicate area, precise, gentle fat removal is what produces a smooth, natural-looking result.

Benefits of Chin Liposuction

• A more defined jawline and a reduced “double chin”
• Optional laser skin tightening with SmartLipo for a firmer result
• Performed awake under local anesthesia — no general anesthesia
• Very small incisions with minimal, easily camouflaged scarring
• Short downtime — many patients return to work the next day
• Long-lasting results, since the removed fat cells do not return

Am I a Candidate for Chin Liposuction?

To determine whether you are a good candidate for ChinSculpt™, you will meet with Dr. Bergeron personally so he can evaluate your skin elasticity along with other factors. Candidates with submental (under-chin) fat and reasonably good skin tone tend to see excellent definition, and laser skin tightening can be added when it will help. Dr. Bergeron offers consultations at our three convenient locations in Houston Heights, Katy, and Webster, TX, plus virtual consultations for out-of-town patients. There is never a charge for a liposuction consultation at Houston Liposuction Center, so contact us today!

The Chin Liposuction Procedure

To begin, a dilute lidocaine (tumescent) solution numbs the area under the chin and slightly above the jawline. If laser skin tightening is being used, a thin laser fiber is inserted just under the skin, and thermal energy is applied in a fanning pattern to melt superficial fat and gently heat the dermis, prompting collagen remodeling. Then the fat is removed using a true “micro” cannula — at our center we use some of the smallest liposuction cannulas ever produced. These tiny cannulas produce remarkably consistent, smooth results in this delicate area; only a very small percentage of surgeons actually own or use cannulas of this size.

Chin Liposuction Recovery & Downtime

Downtime after chin liposuction is minimal. There may be light drainage from the tiny incisions for the first 12–24 hours, and some patients experience mild bruising, soreness, or numbness for 1–2 weeks; bruising, if any, is usually very mild. We ask patients to wear compression continuously for 3 days, and then only at night for the following 11 days. Most ChinSculpt™ patients can return to work and low-impact activities the day after the procedure, as long as they wear their compression garment.

Chin Liposuction Before & After Photos

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Chin Liposuction Cost – $4,500 (All Inclusive)

At the time of discharge, all patients are given a prescription for pain medication. If they choose to fill it, they will do so at their own pharmacy. Some patients also choose to buy a second compression garment at their own expense.

Financing for Chin Liposuction

To learn about liposuction pricing for other body areas, please visit our liposuction cost page.

We accept financing through CareCredit and Cherry starting as low as $79/month. Apply online at CareCredit.com or Cherry Financing.