Fullness under the chin consultations
Fullness under the chin can come from fat, loose skin, muscle bands or the shape of the jaw, and often a mix of these. A doctor’s assessment pinpoints which, so your options are matched to the cause.
All procedures carry risks and results vary. Read about recovery and risks below.
About fullness under the chin
A layer of fat under the chin is common at any weight and is partly inherited. With age, skin and the neck muscle can also loosen. Because these causes look similar but respond to different approaches, the right advice depends on a careful assessment.
Your consultation
- iA review of your medical history and medicines
- iiAn assessment of the chin and neck, including skin, fat and muscle
- iiiAn explanation of the likely cause
- ivA discussion of options, including surgery, referral and not having treatment
- vClear information on recovery, risks and costs
- viTime to think it over before you decide
Depending on your assessment, treatment may or may not be recommended.
Options we may discuss
Your doctor will explain which options may suit you, including not having treatment.
Skin laxity treatments
For loose skin under the chin and along the neck.
Learn moreMinimally invasive procedures
Procedures such as FaceTite, done under local anaesthetic.
Learn moreTreatments that require a prescription
Only considered after a doctor’s assessment.
Referral to a surgeon
Where that’s the better option for you.
Recovery and risks
Every option carries risks, and your doctor will explain them in detail before you decide.
Recovery
Depends on the option. Swelling, bruising and tenderness are common after procedures in this area and can last from several days to a few weeks.
Recovery varies from person to person.
Possible risks
Swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, firmness or lumps, difficulty swallowing for a short time, infection, nerve injury that affects the smile, and an uneven result. Your doctor will explain the risks for your situation.
Who you’ll see
Consultations for fullness under the chin are always with a doctor.
Doctor-led since 2002
More than 20 years of cosmetic medicine on Victoria Road, Drummoyne.
Three clinics
Drummoyne, Newcastle and Bowral.
Medical-grade technology
Including Fraxel Repair and Morpheus8, used by doctors and an experienced registered nurse.
Time with your doctor
Unhurried consultations and a written plan to take home.
Book a consultation
Every treatment at Concept Cosmetic Medicine starts with an unhurried, one-on-one consultation with an experienced practitioner. You’ll talk through your concerns and goals, and leave with a clear plan built around your skin, with recovery, risks and costs explained, so you can decide with confidence.
Important information. All procedures carry risks. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed. Before any treatment you’ll have a consultation with a registered practitioner, who will explain the expected benefits, recovery time, possible side effects and complications, costs, and alternatives, including not having treatment. Take time to consider your decision. You may wish to seek a second opinion.