Chin liposuction removes the fat under the chin and along the jawline that creates a double chin, giving a sharper, more defined profile. Dr Edwin Anthony performs chin and neck VASER liposuction under local anaesthetic, so you are awake, comfortable and home the same day.
A defined jawline in a single morning.
Fat under the chin is often inherited, so it can persist even at a healthy weight and make you look heavier or older in photos. Liposuction removes those fat cells permanently through incisions of a few millimetres, and VASER energy helps the skin contract over the new contour.
| Anaesthetic | Local anaesthetic, awake and comfortable |
| Procedure time | Around 1 hour |
| Hospital stay | Home the same day |
| Back to work | Usually 2 to 4 days |
| Final result | Around 3 months |
| Price | From £2,800 for the chin (Micro Lipo), £3,600 with Vaser Lipo |
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Is chin liposuction right for me?
You may be a good candidate if:
- You have a soft fullness under the chin that has not changed with diet or exercise
- Your jawline looks blurred from the side
- Your skin still has reasonable elasticity
- You are in good general health
Not every double chin is fat. Loose skin, a weak chin bone or prominent neck bands need different solutions, and some patients do better with non-surgical options such as skin tightening or biostimulators. Dr Anthony will tell you honestly which approach suits your face.
How chin and neck liposuction works
Dr Anthony assesses your profile, jawline and neck skin, then marks the treatment zone with you sitting upright. The area is numbed with local anaesthetic fluid. Through a tiny incision under the chin, and sometimes behind each earlobe, fine cannulas remove fat from under the chin, along the jawline and across the upper neck. Where appropriate, VASER energy is used first to loosen the fat and encourage skin contraction.
The jawline counts as a second area, so treating chin and jawline together is priced as two areas. Patients with looser skin can add QuantumRF or Renuvion skin tightening in the same session.
Recovery after chin liposuction
You wear a soft chin strap continuously for the first few days and then mostly at night for around two weeks. Expect swelling and some bruising for one to two weeks; most people return to work within a few days, often with little visible sign. The jawline looks sharper once early swelling settles, and the final result shows at around three months.
Risks worth understanding
Risks include swelling, bruising, temporary numbness, firmness under the skin, contour irregularity and, rarely, infection or temporary weakness of the lower lip muscle. Dr Anthony explains each risk and how it is reduced at consultation.
Why patients choose Dr Edwin Anthony for chin liposuction
Dr Anthony is a GMC registered cosmetic doctor who has focused on VASER liposuction for 14 years and performed more than 1,500 VASER procedures. He trained in VASER under Dr Alfredo Hoyos, personally performs every procedure, and reviews you himself through recovery. Contoura Medical holds a 5.0 rating from 43 Google reviews.
Chin liposuction price in London
Chin liposuction is priced as one area: £2,800 with Micro Lipo or £3,600 with Vaser Lipo under local anaesthetic, including VAT. Adding the jawline counts as a second area, bringing the price to £4,200 with Micro Lipo or £4,800 with Vaser Lipo. See our prices page for the full list.
Double chin, jawline and neck: what shapes your profile
A full area under the chin can come from three things: fat under the skin, loose neck skin, or the underlying structure of the jaw and chin. Liposuction treats the fat, and when that is the main cause the change in profile can be striking, with a clearer angle between the jaw and neck.
If the skin of the neck is loose, removing fat alone can leave it slightly slack, so skin tightening is often combined with chin liposuction. If the chin itself is small or set back, the jawline may still look soft after fat removal, and that is worth knowing before you decide. Dr Edwin Anthony examines your profile from the side and with your head tilted to show you which of these factors applies to you.
Swelling under the chin is usually noticeable for the first two to three weeks and you will wear a chin strap for a short period. The jawline continues to sharpen as the swelling settles, with the final result at around three months.
Related procedures
- VASER liposuction London, the full guide
- Micro Lipo
- QuantumRF skin tightening
- Non-surgical skin tightening
Frequently asked questions
Where can I have chin and neck liposuction in London?
At Contoura Medical, chin and neck liposuction is performed by Dr Edwin Anthony at Langham Hospital, 77 Hallam Street, Marylebone. It takes around an hour under local anaesthetic and you go home the same day. Chin liposuction starts from £2,800 with Micro Lipo or £3,600 with Vaser Lipo, and adding the jawline counts as a second area. Most people are back at work within two to four days.
Will chin liposuction define my jawline?
When fat under the chin is hiding the jawline, removing it usually makes the jaw look sharper. If the jaw or chin structure is the main issue, liposuction alone will give a more limited change.
How long does swelling last after chin liposuction?
Most visible swelling settles in two to three weeks, which is when most people feel comfortable at social events. Subtle swelling continues to improve for around three months.
Is chin liposuction permanent?
The fat cells removed do not come back. Remaining fat can still grow with significant weight gain, so a stable weight protects your result.
Will I have a scar?
The incision under the chin is a few millimetres long and sits in a natural crease, so it is very hard to see once healed.
Can chin lipo fix loose neck skin?
Liposuction removes fat and VASER helps the skin tighten modestly. Significant loose skin may need added skin tightening, which Dr Anthony will discuss with you.
Is chin liposuction painful?
The area is fully numbed, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. Afterwards it feels tender and tight for a few days, which simple painkillers usually control.
Chin liposuction or fat dissolving injections?
Injections can suit a very small pocket of fat but need several sessions. Liposuction removes more fat in one treatment and lets Dr Anthony sculpt the jawline precisely.
Medically reviewed by Dr Edwin Anthony, Lead Clinician at Contoura Medical, a GMC registered doctor with 14 years of experience in VASER liposuction and more than 1,500 cases. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Book your consultation
Book online, message us on WhatsApp on 07476 986577 or call 020 3890 1911. Consultations take place at Langham Hospital, 77 Hallam Street, Marylebone, London W1W 5HB, with video consultations available.