Chin Liposuction

Medically reviewed by Dr. Jule Yasser Kong, R.N., M.D. · PRC Licence No. 0133571 · 28 September 2026

Most people reading about chin liposuction want to know three things: what it costs, whether it can fix their double chin, and how long the swelling lasts. This page answers all three, including when liposuction is not the right treatment.

How much is chin liposuction in the Philippines?

At One Nadela, chin liposuction starts at ₱65,000, and it is performed at our Cebu and Makati clinics.

When you compare quotes between clinics, ask what the number includes: the anaesthesia, the equipment used, and the follow-up visits after surgery. Two prices can describe very different operations, so the useful question is what happens on the day and who performs it.

A licensed doctor performs this procedure.

What is chin liposuction, and is it surgery?

Yes. Chin liposuction, also called submental liposuction, is a minimally invasive surgery. It reduces the volume under the chin by suctioning out fat through small incisions, and the techniques we use also help tighten the skin over the area.

It is sometimes confused with fat-dissolving injections such as Lipocontour or Mesolipo. Those are injection treatments. Chin liposuction is a surgical procedure with a recovery period, and it is planned that way from the first consultation.

Is your double chin fat, a weak chin, or loose skin?

This is the question that decides whether liposuction is worth doing at all. A double chin does not always come from fat. It usually comes from one or more of these:

• Fat under the chin, known as submental fat.
• A weak or recessed chin. When the chin sits back, the neck area looks fuller and a double chin looks worse.
• Loose skin under the chin and along the neck.

Your doctor determines the cause during your consultation, because each one needs a different treatment:

• Liposuction removes fat. It cannot fix loose skin.
• Chin augmentation improves a weak or recessed chin. It cannot remove excess fat.

If the wrong cause is treated, the result is disappointing. That is why we do not recommend a treatment until we have assessed you.

Many patients have more than one cause, for example a recessed chin together with some fat under the chin. In these cases liposuction can be combined with other treatments. They usually work together, each addressing a different part of the problem, so the final result is typically better than either treatment alone. If liposuction alone is not going to do the job for you, we tell you honestly.

Chin liposuction, buccal fat removal or jawtox: which one fits your concern?

Patients often ask about these three together, because all of them change the shape of the lower face. They work on different things:

• Chin liposuction removes fat under the chin and along the neck.
• Buccal fat removal removes part of the fat pad inside the cheeks, which flattens the lower cheek.
• Jawtox relaxes the chewing muscle at the angle of the jaw, which slims a square jawline without surgery.

A face that looks full can have more than one of these going on, and the consultation is where the doctor sorts out which one is actually responsible.

Which techniques does One Nadela use?

We use 2 to 3 machines during surgery, depending on your needs. Each one does a different job:

• PAL, power-assisted liposuction. An oscillating, vibrating handpiece works together with suction. This helps remove fat more evenly.
• UAL, ultrasound-assisted liposuction. Ultrasound energy melts and loosens the fat, so it is easier to remove.
• RFAL, radiofrequency-assisted liposuction. Radiofrequency energy helps tighten the skin over the treated area.

Using them together lets us remove fat evenly while also addressing skin tightness, rather than only taking the fat out.

What happens on the day?

Chin liposuction is performed under IV sedation, so you are deeply relaxed while the doctor works. Your doctor explains the plan for your procedure, including where the small incisions go, during your consultation.

What is recovery like?

Most patients find recovery manageable. Here is what to expect, in order.

• First 2 to 3 days: swelling and bruising under the chin and along the neck are normal, and they are usually at their worst in this window.
• First week: you wear a chin compression garment 24 hours a day. It helps reduce swelling and supports the skin as it settles into its new contour. Take it off only for bathing, or as instructed.
• Back to work: most patients return to work and light activities after 3 to 7 days. Some mild swelling or bruising may still show, which some patients cover with a scarf or turtleneck.
• Weeks 2 to 3: the garment is usually worn at night for another 1 to 2 weeks. Most visible swelling settles within 2 to 3 weeks, though mild swelling can linger and is often more noticeable in the morning. Avoid strenuous exercise for 2 to 3 weeks, or until your doctor clears you.
• Final contour: you see an improvement once the early swelling goes down, but the final contour typically takes 3 to 6 months to fully show, as the last of the swelling resolves and the skin settles.

You may also feel tightness, numbness, or small firm areas under the skin. These soften over time.

Does the fat come back?

The fat cells removed during liposuction do not come back.

Liposuction cannot remove every fat cell in an area, though, and some are left behind. If you gain weight after surgery, the remaining fat cells can get bigger. So the area can get fuller again with weight gain, but it does not look the same as before your surgery, because there are fewer fat cells there to grow.

Keeping your weight stable helps you maintain your results.

What are the risks?

Like any surgery, chin liposuction has potential risks. Most are minor and temporary, but it is important to understand them before you decide.

Common and usually temporary

• Swelling and bruising under the chin and along the neck
• Tightness or soreness
• Numbness of the skin under the chin
• Small firm areas or lumps under the skin as healing progresses

These usually settle over the following weeks.

Less common

• Contour irregularities. Areas may look uneven, lumpy or dented.
• Asymmetry. One side may look slightly different from the other.
• Loose skin, if the skin does not tighten well after fat removal, especially where skin elasticity is lower.
• Over-removal of fat, which can make the area look hollow or show the neck bands more.
• Fluid or blood collecting under the skin (seroma or hematoma).
• Infection.
• Visible scars at the small incision sites.
• Burns or skin injury from the energy-based devices, ultrasound or radiofrequency.
• Temporary weakness of the lower lip. A small nerve controlling lip movement runs along the jawline. If it is irritated, your smile may look uneven for a while. This is usually temporary.
• Need for revision.

Rare but serious

• Bleeding in the neck. A large blood collection can cause significant swelling and, rarely, press on the airway.

Book an assessment

Book a consultation at Cebu or Makati. The doctor examines your chin and neck and tells you whether the fullness is fat, a recessed chin, loose skin, or a mix, and what would actually help, before anything is decided.

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