Chin Liposuction in Torrance
(Submental Liposuction)
At Adonis Plastic Surgery in Torrance, chin liposuction removes selected subcutaneous fat beneath the chin and, when appropriate, along the upper neck to improve lower-face and neck contour. It works best when the concern is truly accessible fat and the overlying skin has enough quality to redrape; it does not correct every cause of a poorly defined jawline.[1]
What chin liposuction actually treats.
Chin liposuction, also called submental liposuction, targets the layer of fat beneath the chin and along the upper neck. That fat may be influenced by genetics, aging, or weight changes, and it can remain even when the rest of the face and body are relatively lean.
A small cannula removes selected fat through short, carefully placed access points. The surgeon blends the treated area into the jawline and neck so the result reads as one smoother lower-face profile rather than an isolated hollow beneath the chin.
Adonis performs chin and neck liposuction at our Torrance surgical facility for patients throughout Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Long Beach, San Pedro, and the greater South Bay.
If you are comparing surgical and non-surgical approaches, read our double-chin treatment guide.
Who tends to be a good candidate for chin lipo?
The important questions are where the fullness comes from, how elastic the skin is, whether your weight is reasonably stable, and whether liposuction can address the actual cause of the contour concern.[2]
Localized submental fat
You have a persistent pocket beneath the chin or along the upper neck that remains despite a stable weight, healthy habits, or previous weight loss.
Enough skin elasticity
Skin needs enough ability to redrape over the new contour. Significant laxity can become more obvious if fat is removed without addressing the skin.
Realistic profile goals
Chin lipo can reduce fullness and reveal jawline structure. It cannot create bone projection, correct every neck band, or guarantee a particular facial shape.
A double chin is not always a fat problem.
Fullness beneath the chin can come from superficial fat, loose skin, deeper neck anatomy, a less projecting chin, platysmal bands, or a combination of these. Liposuction is designed to remove accessible fat. It does not reposition loose skin, strengthen chin projection, or correct every structural cause of neck fullness.[8]
That is why skin elasticity and neck anatomy matter. If lax skin is the dominant issue, a facelift or neck-lift approach may produce a better result. If the anatomy sits between simple liposuction and a larger operation, your surgeon may discuss FaceTite or another tightening strategy.
The first question is not “Which add-on should I choose?” It is whether the tissue creating the double chin is actually something liposuction can correct.
Traditional chin lipo, VASER, FaceTite, and combination planning.
Technology should be selected because it addresses a specific anatomical need, not because it makes the procedure sound more advanced. The appropriate method depends on the location and thickness of the fat, skin quality, and the contour being planned.
Traditional chin liposuction
A narrow cannula directly removes submental fat and feathers the surrounding area. For patients with good skin elasticity and a straightforward fat pocket, this may be all that is needed.
VASER-assisted liposuction
VASER is an ultrasound-assisted liposuction technology. It may be incorporated when the surgeon believes it serves a specific technical goal, but assisted technology is not automatically superior or necessary for every patient.[9]
FaceTite and skin tightening
FaceTite uses radiofrequency energy beneath the skin and may be paired with fat removal when additional contraction is part of the plan. Read our FaceTite guide.
How chin and neck liposuction is performed.
Chin liposuction is usually an outpatient procedure. Depending on the surgical plan, it may be performed with local anesthesia, sedation, or another anesthesia approach selected for the patient and any procedures being combined.
Small access points are used for a narrow cannula that removes selected fat while the surgeon blends treatment edges across the submental area and upper neck. Exact incision placement and anesthesia depend on the individual plan.[3]
Surgeon evaluation
Your surgeon evaluates fat distribution, jawline structure, skin elasticity, neck anatomy, health history, and the profile change you want to achieve.
Marking and anesthesia
The treatment boundaries are marked before surgery, and the anesthesia approach is selected according to the extent of treatment and any combined procedure.
Fat removal and contour blending
The surgeon removes the planned fat conservatively and blends the edges across the submental area, jawline, and upper neck.
Compression and follow-up
A chin or neck compression garment is typically used after surgery. You leave with written aftercare instructions and scheduled postoperative checks.
Not sure whether the issue is fat, loose skin, or both? That distinction is exactly what the surgeon should determine before recommending a procedure.
REQUEST MY CONSULTATIONChin liposuction before and after.
These photos show real lower-face and submental contour changes. Results vary with starting anatomy, skin quality, the amount of fat removed, healing, and whether an additional tightening procedure was part of the plan.
Individual results vary. Photos are shared with patient consent. A surgical consultation is required to determine what may be realistic for your anatomy.
Chin lipo vs. skin tightening, neck lift, and non-surgical options.
“Double chin removal” can mean several very different treatments. They do not solve the same problem, and the least invasive option is not automatically the best match for every anatomy.
Chin lipo vs. FaceTite
Liposuction directly removes fat. FaceTite is an energy-based tightening treatment that may be added when tissue contraction is part of the plan. Some patients need one; others may benefit from both.
Chin lipo vs. neck lift
A neck lift addresses loose skin and deeper support structures that liposuction cannot correct. Patients with substantial laxity may get a cleaner result from a lifting procedure rather than simply removing more fat.
Surgery vs. non-surgical treatment
Injectable or device-based treatments can make sense for selected patients who want gradual change or are not ready for surgery. See our double-chin comparison guide.
Chin liposuction recovery and swelling timeline.
Swelling, bruising, tenderness, and temporary numbness are expected after liposuction, and a compression garment may be used according to the surgical plan. Because the treated area is highly visible, social recovery can feel longer than the return to light daily activity.[4]
Swelling and compression
Swelling, tenderness, tightness, bruising, and temporary numbness are expected. Wear the prescribed chin strap or compression garment according to your instructions.
Light routine returns
Many patients return to desk work or light daily activity within several days, although visible swelling or bruising may still be present.
Jawline becomes clearer
Bruising usually resolves and swelling declines. Firm or uneven-feeling areas can still be part of normal tissue healing during this phase.
Contour continues to refine
Residual swelling settles, tissue softens, and the lower-face profile becomes easier to judge. Final timing varies by patient and technique.
For more detail on compression, swelling, numbness, activity, and the social recovery timeline, read our chin and neck liposuction recovery guide.
Jawline and neck contouring close to home, with follow-up built into the plan.
Adonis Plastic Surgery is a QUAD A-accredited outpatient surgical facility at 2557 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA 90505. Chin liposuction consultations, surgical planning, surgery-day care, and postoperative follow-up are coordinated through the Torrance practice.
We serve patients throughout Torrance, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, Lomita, Harbor City, San Pedro, Gardena, Carson, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Long Beach, and the greater South Bay. Because swelling and compression are visible after submental treatment, patients often plan the procedure around work, social obligations, transportation, and follow-up rather than looking only at the surgical date.
Chin liposuction cost in Torrance and Los Angeles.
Pricing depends on the amount of submental and neck contouring required, the anesthesia plan, and whether the surgeon recommends VASER, FaceTite, or another procedure. Your final quote is based on the actual surgical plan rather than a one-size-fits-all package.
Chin Liposuction at Adonis
$3,500 – $4,900This is the current published Adonis range for chin liposuction. Additional technology, combined procedures, or a different anesthesia plan may change the final total. Your itemized quote explains the recommended procedure and applicable fees.
Financing available
Qualified patients may use Cherry, CareCredit, Affirm, Klarna, or AfterPay for eligible surgical costs. Approval, interest, and repayment terms are determined by the financing provider.
VIEW PAYMENT PLANSWhen comparing quotes, make sure you are comparing the same procedure, technique, anesthesia, facility setting, and follow-up structure. A lower headline price may not represent the same surgical plan.
Common questions about submental and neck liposuction.
What is chin liposuction?
Chin liposuction is surgical fat removal from the submental area beneath the chin and, when appropriate, the adjacent upper neck. A narrow cannula removes selected subcutaneous fat through small access incisions to improve lower-face and neck contour.[3]
Which surgeons perform chin liposuction at Adonis?
Chin liposuction at Adonis is performed by Dr. Joshua Y. Jacobson and Dr. Shana S. Kalaria. Both are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Jacobson medically reviewed this page.
Can chin liposuction remove a double chin?
It can meaningfully reduce submental fullness when accessible fat is the main cause. If loose skin, deeper neck anatomy, platysmal banding, or limited chin projection is a major part of the appearance, liposuction alone may not fully address the concern.[8]
Who is a good candidate for chin liposuction?
Good candidates are generally healthy, have a reasonably stable weight, have localized fat beneath the chin or upper neck, and have enough skin quality to redrape after fat removal. Smoking status, medical conditions, medication use, goals, and the full neck anatomy are also part of candidacy.[2]
What is the difference between chin liposuction, VASER and FaceTite?
Chin liposuction describes surgical fat removal. VASER is an ultrasound-assisted liposuction technology that may be incorporated into selected cases. FaceTite uses radiofrequency energy and may be discussed when tissue contraction is part of the plan. These are different tools, not interchangeable names for the same procedure, and no device should be treated as an automatic upgrade.
Can chin liposuction make loose skin more obvious?
Yes. Removing volume can reveal laxity that the fat was previously supporting, especially when the skin has limited elasticity. That is why skin quality is evaluated before surgery and why some patients are better candidates for a tightening or lifting approach rather than additional fat removal.[1]
What are the risks of chin liposuction?
Potential risks include bleeding, infection, seroma, prolonged swelling, contour irregularity or asymmetry, changes in sensation, scarring, skin laxity, injury to nearby structures, anesthesia-related complications, and the possibility of revision. Published reviews of submental liposuction also describe uncommon but potentially significant adverse events, which is why anatomy, technique, and follow-up matter.[5][7]
What kind of anesthesia is used for chin liposuction?
The anesthesia approach depends on the extent of treatment, patient factors, and whether another procedure is being combined. Liposuction can be performed using different anesthesia approaches; your surgical team selects the option appropriate for the operative plan.[3]
How long is chin liposuction recovery?
Many patients can resume desk work or a light routine within several days, but visible swelling, bruising, firmness, or numbness may last longer. Compression and activity progression vary by surgical plan, and the contour continues refining after the patient feels ready to return to routine activities.[4]
Are chin liposuction results permanent?
The fat cells physically removed by liposuction are removed permanently, but remaining fat cells can enlarge with future weight gain, and the face and neck continue to age. Maintaining a reasonably stable weight helps preserve the contour.[1]
Will I have scars after chin liposuction?
Liposuction uses small access incisions, but all surgery produces scars. Their final visibility varies by incision placement, skin biology, scar history, wound healing, and time.
How much does chin liposuction cost at Adonis?
Adonis currently publishes a $3,500 to $4,900 range for chin liposuction. The final price depends on the surgical plan and can change when assisted technology, another procedure, or a different anesthesia approach is included. Your consultation provides an itemized quote.
Where is chin liposuction performed at Adonis?
Adonis Plastic Surgery is a QUAD A-accredited outpatient surgical facility at 2557 Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance, California 90505. Surgical planning and postoperative follow-up are coordinated through the Torrance practice.
Clinical information reviewed against independent medical sources.
This page was medically reviewed by Joshua Y. Jacobson, MD, an American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified plastic surgeon, on September 10, 2026. These sources support general educational information about candidacy, technique, recovery, risks, assisted liposuction, and lower-face/neck anatomy. They do not replace individualized medical advice.
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Find out what is actually creating the fullness under your chin.
Meet with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons to review your jawline, skin quality, neck anatomy, and goals. You will receive a clear recommendation on whether chin liposuction is appropriate, whether another approach better matches the anatomy, and what the expected recovery and cost look like before you decide whether to move forward.