Submental Liposuction and Submentoplasty are intended to improve the "double chin" appearance when a sagging neck is not apparent. Both procedures are done through a small incision placed in the natural crease under the chin utilizing concepts of minimal access.

Tumescent anesthesia allows for the filling of saline (salt water-balance and local anesthesia) and then followed by liposculpting techniques (liposuction) contouring of the area under the chin and jawline is evident.

Submentoplasty is a procedure to tighten the muscles under the chin to correct the "turkey neck". As one ages the muscles and skin lose their elasticity, creating a "cording appearance", which is lifted and tightened to create a smoother appearance.

Both procedures are done under sedation with local anesthesia. They are most often done in conjunction with a Facial J-Lift (cheek) and Neck Lift or with a Mentoplasty (chin/jowl or prejowl) implant. The utilization of the chin/jowl or prejowl filler is significant in long term results in the "cervico-mental angle" (neck), creating an improved, youthfully, and defined jawline.