Chin liposuction in Islamabad with Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas removes the fat that collects under your chin, so the line from your jaw to your neck looks clean and defined again.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas, MBBS, FCPS (Plastic Surgery). Last updated October 2026.
Chin liposuction, medically called submental liposuction, removes fat from under the chin and upper neck through a very thin cannula. It treats fat only, not loose skin or muscle.
When the skin is still elastic, it is the most direct surgical route to double chin removal, usually done in a single short session.
Some people carry fat under the chin even at a healthy weight, because the tendency runs in families. Dieting slims the body but often leaves this pocket behind.
Weight gain often shows early under the chin. Even after you return to a healthy weight, a full, soft pocket can remain between the chin and the neck.
Fat under the chin blurs the edge of the jaw bone, so the face and neck merge into one line. Removing it brings back a visible jaw angle from the side.
Fat under the chin makes the whole face look rounder and heavier, especially in selfies and video calls taken from below. A slimmer neck changes the overall face shape.
For fat with firm, elastic skin, liposuction on its own is enough. The skin shrinks back over the new contour during the weeks after surgery.
A small chin makes any fat under it look worse. Adding chin projection at the same time gives a stronger, longer jawline. Read about chin augmentation
When the skin is loose or neck bands show, fat removal alone can leave sagging skin. A neck lift tightens both. Read about neck lift
The neck looks slimmer and the jaw angle sharper from the side. In a 6-year study of patients aged 21 to 73, results were less satisfying after 64 because older skin shrinks back less. Photos below are shared with consent.
Dr. Umbreen pinches under your chin to separate fat from loose skin. She also checks your chin projection and asks you to clench your teeth to show any neck bands.
Keep your weight steady in the weeks before. Stop smoking 4 to 6 weeks before, and stop aspirin and herbal supplements 2 weeks before, unless told otherwise.
It is usually done under local anesthesia and takes about 30 to 40 minutes. A tiny cut is made in the crease under the chin, where the mark is hard to see.
You go home the same day wearing a soft elastic chin strap. The neck feels tight and slightly numb, but you can eat, talk and walk normally.
| Time After Surgery | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Days 1 to 2 | Swelling and tightness under the chin are strongest. |
| Within about 3 days | Most people return to work. |
| Weeks 1 to 2 | The chin strap is worn, then gradually reduced. |
| Following weeks | Swelling settles and the skin shrinks over the new jaw line. |
Sleep with your head raised on 2 pillows for the first week. Avoid looking down at your phone for long, because bending the neck sharply slows the skin settling.
A review of published cases found no major complications, and most problems were minor and temporary. Dr. Umbreen explains every risk before consent.
It does not tighten loose neck skin, remove neck bands or lift jowls. A small chin bone also stays small unless chin projection is added.
Your fee is confirmed after consultation, once Dr. Umbreen knows if you need fat removal alone or added procedures. Ask for one written estimate.
| Factor | How It Affects Your Fee |
|---|---|
| Area treated | Under the chin alone costs less than the chin and jowls. |
| Anesthesia | Local anesthesia costs less than sedation. |
| Combined surgery | Adding a chin implant or neck lift raises the total. |
| Aftercare | The chin strap and follow-up visit may be priced separately. |
Double chin liposuction is one of the less expensive surgical procedures, but check that the quote includes the strap and review visit.
Liposuction and chin augmentation are both listed on her public profile, so she can judge whether fat removal alone will work or the chin also needs support. As a female surgeon, she plans a soft, natural jaw line.
Fat-dissolving injections use deoxycholic acid to break down fat under the chin without a cut, where the product is available.
| Feature | Chin Liposuction | Fat-Dissolving Injections |
|---|---|---|
| Sessions | Usually one | Up to 6 in trials, about a month apart |
| Response | Fat removed directly | 68% responded in major trials |
| Swelling | Several days | Marked swelling after each session |
| Temporary lip weakness | Listed in the risks above | About 4% in trials, lasting about a month |
| Suited to | Moderate to large fat pockets | Small fat pockets in patients avoiding surgery |
For a large pocket of fat, one short procedure usually gives a clearer result than many rounds of injections.
Dr. Umbreen sees patients privately at Omer Diagnostic & Specialist Clinics (ODC), 12-A, LG Floor, CBC Plaza, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Bring a relaxed side profile photo and tell her about any thyroid problem, as the thyroid sits in the same area of the neck.
You stay awake but numb during the procedure, so you feel pressure rather than pain. Afterwards the neck feels sore and tight, and simple painkillers usually control it.
The fat cells removed do not grow back. If you gain significant weight later, the remaining fat can still enlarge, so a steady weight keeps the result.
Yes. Men often want a sharper, more angular jaw line that suits a masculine face. A beard also helps hide any early swelling and the small cut while the skin settles.
Yes, if your weight is stable. Losing much more weight afterwards can leave loose skin, so reaching your target weight first gives the most lasting shape.
Not for fat. HIFU uses ultrasound heat to tighten mild skin laxity, while liposuction removes fat. Some patients use HIFU later to firm the skin further.
You will notice a change once the first swelling goes down. The final jaw line shows after the swelling has fully settled and the skin has shrunk back.
Patient guides on liposuction from Dr. Umbreen’s blog.
A good candidate for liposuction is someone close to a stable healthy weight with firm elastic skin and localized fat pockets that resist diet and exercise. Ideal candidates generally have a body mass index under 30 are in good overall
Most patients need one to two weeks before returning to light daily activities and four to six weeks before resuming normal exercise after liposuction. Visible swelling typically fades within the first month while final contours settle over three to six
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from targeted areas of the body using a thin hollow tube called a cannula connected to a suction device. It works by breaking up fat cells beneath the skin and
