Is Labiaplasty Right for You? A Guide to Costs, Benefits, and Realistic Expectations
You’re doing the right things. Good diet, regular workouts. Yet the camera still finds a soft pocket under the chin, a little puff at the jowls, or fullness sitting right above the laugh lines. When unwanted fat collects along the jawline and lower cheek, it can mute otherwise sharp features. Facial liposuction in Beverly Hills targets that specific fullness—submental, jowls, lateral cheeks, and the fatty area above the nasolabial folds—with small, precise moves that sharpen profile and three-quarter views without changing who you are.
Why Choose Nazarian Plastic Surgery for Facial Liposuction?
Cases here are planned and performed by Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMedSc, a board-certified plastic surgeon known for measured changes and natural finishes. We treat the lower face like it’s delicate. That means tiny incisions tucked under the chin or behind the ear, micro-cannula sculpting of submental fat, jowl pads, and select cheek compartments, and respect for the ligaments and retaining structures that hold a line.
If the best outcome requires more than fat reduction—skin tightening, a small chin implant, or refined neck liposuction—we’ll map it clearly so the plan remains efficient and the recovery stays reasonable. Most cases run in our accredited Beverly Hills suite with local anesthesia (patient relaxed, often awake) or general anesthesia when a combined approach makes sense.
What Is Facial Liposuction?
Facial liposuction removes localized fat deposits from the submental (under-chin) and jawline region to bring facial contours back into focus. After we infiltrate a tumescent solution (saline, numbing medicine, epinephrine) to minimize bleeding and ease extraction, thin cannulas remove excess fat with controlled passes. We sculpt; we don’t hollow. The aim is a more defined jawline, not a new face.
It’s also common to pair facial liposuction with skin tightening. Some patients benefit from radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen production so the skin can minimize sagging as swelling resolves. Others may combine submental liposuction with a small chin implant if projection is the missing piece. When fullness sits higher in the cheeks, we’ll discuss buccal fat removal or alternatives to handle the midface rather than chasing it with the wrong tool.
Facial Liposuction Benefits
Trimming fat where it concentrates most can make the lower face look lighter, the jaw crisper, and the mid-to-lower cheek transition smoother. Collars sit better at the neck, and the appearance of a double chin fades from the frame. With minimally invasive techniques, scars hide well, downtime is short, and the change reads “refreshed,” not “operated on.” Maintain a healthy lifestyle and stable weight, and the improvement holds for the long term.
Who’s a Good Candidate?
You’re a strong candidate if you carry stubborn fat deposits under the chin, at the jowls, along the lateral lower cheek, or a true fatty bulge above the laugh lines despite weight loss—and you have good skin elasticity. Most patients are near their desired weight, are non-smokers, and have realistic expectations.
If the main issue is loose skin (not fat) or platysma banding, facial liposuction alone won’t deliver your goal; we’ll talk about a mini lift or neck lift. If the cheek looks heavy due to deep buccal fat rather than superficial fat, we may discuss buccal fat removal instead of liposuction. We’ll also screen medical history and medications—especially blood-thinning agents—to keep the plan safe.
Fine lines, pigment, malar bags/festoons, or true descent of midface structures. For those, we’ll steer you to the right lane (e.g., laser resurfacing, energy tightening, buccal fat, or lifting procedures).
At your Beverly Hills consult, we assess face and neck in motion: skin tone, elasticity, ligament support, and how the line reads from different angles. We’ll outline a targeted plan—chin/jowl/cheek micro-lipo alone or in combination with skin tightening, a chin implant, or focused neck liposuction. You’ll see where incisions hide and how the recovery unfolds.
Prep includes pausing blood-thinning medications when appropriate, lining up a ride home, planning a quiet first weekend with the head elevated, and setting aside a week without strenuous exercise. You’ll leave with clear instructions, from garment wear to how to minimize swelling.
Many patients do well with local anesthesia and gentle sedation; you can be a patient awake and comfortable. After tumescent infiltration, a slim cannula enters through tiny incisions in the natural crease under the chin (and sometimes behind the ear). We sculpt the face and neck with controlled, shallow passes that honor your facial anatomy and protect support structures.
We may use ultrasound-assisted liposuction in select cases with dense, fibrous fat to improve efficiency and reduce trauma. If you’re pairing liposuction with a chin implant or RF tightening, it’s done in the same session. Incisions are closed with fine sutures or adhesive strips; a supportive wrap goes on before you head home.
Expect mild swelling and bruising early on. Wear the compression garment as directed (usually most of the time for week one, then part-time the second) to help skin redrape. Keep the head elevated for several nights. Short walks are encouraged; the gym waits until you’re cleared.
Most patients return to desk work within a few days. You’ll see a cleaner line by week one, with definition improving over 6–12 weeks as healing settles. Use pain medication as prescribed for mild discomfort, avoid salt early, and protect the area from pressure or straps that can cause swelling. With weight stable, the shape holds; remaining fat cells can enlarge with major weight gain, so keep the healthy habits that helped you qualify.
We’ll give you a straight read so the plan matches the problem and the finish looks intentional.
Chin liposuction cost varies with scope (chin only vs. chin and neck liposuction), anesthesia type, and whether you add tightening or a chin implant. Fees in Beverly Hills reflect accredited facilities and an experienced team. Your written quote details the surgeon, anesthesia, facility, garment, and follow-ups.
We don’t bill insurance for cosmetic plastic surgery. If you’d like to space payments, our team can discuss third-party options. During your consultation, we’ll also outline what affects cost, how combined procedures can streamline recovery, and when staging makes more sense.
Fat cells removed don’t come back. Large weight changes can enlarge remaining fat cells, so aim for a stable weight after recovery. Keep activity consistent, hydrate, and treat your skin well, especially if we paired the case with tightening. Most patients report better fit at the collar, easier photo angles, and a profile that finally matches their effort.
These pairings are optional. The point is proportion, not overreach.
If you’re ready to target the fullness under the chin with a minimally invasive procedure that fits real life, book a consultation in Beverly Hills (serving Los Angeles and the Westside). We’ll examine, measure, and build a plan that respects your anatomy and your calendar.
Often, yes. Many cases are comfortable with a local anesthetic and light sedation. We recommend general anesthesia only when the plan is broader.
Early definition shows within a week; refinement continues for 6 to 12 weeks as swelling fades.
It removes fat; it doesn’t tighten skin by itself. We can add skin tightening or discuss a lift if skin laxity is the main issue.
A few days off for most patients, a compression garment for 1 to 2 weeks, and no strenuous exercise until you’re cleared.
With stable weight and a healthy lifestyle, results are long-term. Major weight gain can affect the area.
Chin liposuction treats under-chin/neck fullness. Buccal fat removal addresses cheek volume. Different problems, different tools.
In select cases with dense fat, ultrasound-assisted liposuction can improve efficiency. We’ll advise based on your exam.
