2026-05-24
Receding Chin is No Problem! Get a Sharp Jawline at VIBE Plastic Surgery!
Achieve a sharp jawline even with a receding chin. Learn how VIBE Plastic Surgery combines LipoSound liposuction and double chin muscle tying for dramatic results.
* Basic Information
# Female in her 20s
# Stressed about a receding chin that is prominent from the side and in candid photos. The jawline is blunt, making the neck look short and giving a ‘turtle neck’ appearance.
* Consultation
# The double chin area consists of various layers as shown in the following diagram. Let’s look at each component in more detail:
A. Fat
1. The procedure commonly known as LipoSound liposuction targets the subcutaneous fat layer.
2. However, as you can see in the diagram, fat also exists beneath the platysma muscle. This includes subplatysma fat, interplatysma fat, etc. Since this is deep fat located under the muscle, it can never be reduced through suction alone. Therefore, if the area still looks bulging or blunt after liposuction, it is likely due to this type of fat. This fat must be removed by making an incision in the muscle and directly visualizing it!
B. Muscle
In some cases, the platysma muscle itself is sagging. This can be congenital or a result of the natural aging process. In such cases, the muscle must be tightened like wearing a ‘corset’ to create a tight line. This procedure is commonly called ‘double chin muscle tying.’
Since this method has long been used in neck lifts, you can trust its proven effectiveness and safety.
# Therefore, for patients like this individual who have a significant amount of fat but also a jawline that has become blunt over time, both ‘liposuction and double chin muscle tying for sagging muscles’ must be performed together to achieve a satisfying neck line.
# Using LipoSound, subcutaneous fat can be finely broken down (turning orange-like granules into something like orange juice). This allows the fat to be squeezed out through small holes and removed very effectively using only a small cannula.
# If you are curious about how VIBE Plastic Surgery performs liposuction, please watch the YouTube video below first.
* Plan
# Ultrasound Liposuction (LipoSound)
# Double Chin Muscle Tying (Neck Lifting)
* Post-operative Progress
# The bluntness has disappeared thanks to the double chin muscle tying and jawline/double chin liposuction! One of the most important effects of muscle tying is that it creates a jawline that doesn’t fold even when looking down! Just like folding a Galaxy Flip phone! Haha.
# ‘LipoSound’ is equipment that uses ultrasound to emulsify fat. Because it liquefies fat particles (like turning orange pulp into juice):
1. It is much smoother—fat can be squeezed out like water without applying great force, and it can be suctioned through a small cannula. This results in less irritation, leading to faster recovery from bruising and swelling, and significantly less ‘bio-bond’ (post-operative adhesions).
2. Since ultrasound is emitted beneath the dermis, there is less skin sagging after the procedure, and you can gain additional skin elasticity and tightening effects.
# You may feel some discomfort due to bio-bonds starting about 2 weeks after surgery. In such cases, applying warm compresses and stretching will help them resolve faster. Please note that we also provide softening injections during the one-month follow-up!
Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
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Dr. Yeong-mun Yoo, Head Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery
VIBE Plastic Surgery complies with medical laws. These before and after photos were taken under the same conditions with the patient’s consent. Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery and vary by individual, so caution is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I improve my jawline even if I have a severe receding chin?
Yes, it is possible. A dull jawline caused by a receding chin can be improved by combining double chin liposuction with a double chin muscle tie procedure for sagging muscles. This is especially effective in creating a sharp jawline that doesn't fold when you tuck your chin.
How is double chin liposuction performed?
Double chin liposuction uses the LipoSound ultrasound device. LipoSound liquefies fat particles, allowing them to be gently removed even with a small cannula. This reduces irritation during the procedure, which helps with recovery from bruising and swelling.
What are the effects of the double chin muscle tie procedure?
The double chin muscle tie procedure tightens the sagging platysma muscle like a corset, creating a taut jawline. This procedure specifically prevents the double chin from folding when you tuck your chin, and its effectiveness and safety have been proven as it is a method used in neck lifts.
Is there any skin sagging after the LipoSound procedure?
No, LipoSound results in minimal skin sagging after the procedure. Because ultrasound is emitted from beneath the dermis, you can additionally achieve skin elasticity and tightening effects. This helps with both fat removal and skin improvement simultaneously.
What should I do if biobond occurs after surgery?
Biobond may occur and cause discomfort about two weeks after surgery. In such cases, warm compresses and stretching can help it resolve faster. We can also administer an injection to help it resolve at the one-month follow-up, so please keep that in mind.
Can deep fat under the muscle also be removed by liposuction?
No, deep fat (subplatysma fat, interplatysma fat) located under the muscle cannot be reduced by liposuction. This fat must be removed by incising the muscle and directly visualizing it.