Chin liposuction in Istanbul: removing a double chin for a cleaner jawline

What chin liposuction is, and what it is not

Chin liposuction, also called submental liposuction or neck liposuction, is a small but precise operation. Through one tiny opening in the natural crease under the chin, and sometimes one behind each earlobe, the surgeon introduces a fine cannula and removes the layer of fat that sits between the skin and the neck muscles. The aim is not to take out as much fat as possible, but to restore a clear angle between the jaw and the neck and a crisper jawline in profile.

It is worth being clear about its limits from the outset. Chin lipo treats fat. It does not remove loose skin, it does not tighten the vertical muscle bands (platysma bands) that become visible with age, and it does not lift a sagging jowl. When those are the main problem, the right operation is a neck lift or a face and neck lift, sometimes with liposuction added. Like all liposuction, it is a contouring procedure rather than a way to lose weight.

Who is a good candidate for double-chin liposuction?

The best results are seen in people whose double chin is mainly made of fat and whose skin still has good elasticity, because the skin has to shrink back neatly onto the new contour. In practice that often means:

• Adults from their twenties to their forties (and sometimes older) with a fuller neck that runs in the family, even at a healthy weight.
• People at or close to a stable weight who have lost weight elsewhere but kept a stubborn pad under the chin.
• Men and women who feel their face looks heavier or older in photos and video calls than it does in the mirror.
• Non-smokers, or people willing to stop for several weeks around surgery, in good general health.

A simple self-check: look straight ahead, then pinch the area under your chin. If you can grasp a soft, thick layer and the skin springs back when released, fat is likely the main issue. If the skin hangs, creases or shows two cords when you tense your neck, the surgeon may suggest a lift instead. Chin shape matters too: a small or receding chin can make the neck look fuller than it is, and in that case chin augmentation is sometimes combined with neck liposuction to rebalance the profile.

Technique: how the surgeon sculpts the neck

Before the operation, the surgeon marks the area with you sitting upright, because fat distribution changes when you lie down. After anaesthesia, a tumescent solution containing a local anaesthetic and a medicine that narrows small blood vessels is introduced to reduce bleeding and bruising. The fat is then removed with very fine cannulas, using fan-shaped movements so that the result is smooth rather than hollow.

The neck is a delicate area: the skin is thin and important nerves run along the jawline, so the surgeon deliberately leaves a thin, even layer of fat under the skin. Over-aggressive suction can cause irregularities or a "scooped-out" look that is hard to correct, which is why experience with facial anatomy matters more than the device used. Depending on your tissues, the surgeon may use conventional or ultrasound-assisted techniques; you can read about the differences in our guide to liposuction techniques and on the VASER liposuction page.

Combinations that are often planned together

• Chin augmentation for a weak chin, to strengthen the profile.
• Buccal fat removal when the lower face looks round as well.
• Facial fat transfer, where fat removed from one area restores volume elsewhere in the face (see facial fat transfer).
• Body liposuction, for example the abdomen or flanks, in the same session when safe.

Step by step in Istanbul

1. Free assessment from photos. You send front and side photos of your face and neck, plus a short health history. A surgeon reviews them and New City Clinic sends you a written plan and quote, usually within 24 hours.
2. Arrival. You are met at Istanbul airport and driven to your hotel. A coordinator who speaks your language is your contact for the whole stay.
3. Examination and tests. The surgeon examines you in person, confirms whether liposuction alone is right, and you have blood tests and an anaesthesia assessment.
4. Operation day. The procedure itself is short, and you usually stay one night in a licensed partner hospital such as Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol, Medical Park or Biruni.
5. Check-up. The dressing is changed, the chin strap is fitted correctly and the surgeon checks swelling and the entry points.
6. Flight home. Most people spend about five to seven days in Türkiye in total. Follow-up continues with photos and video calls.

For more practical detail on flights, timing and what to pack, see our trip planning guide.

Recovery after chin lipo

Recovery from neck liposuction is usually gentler than after body liposuction, but it is not nothing. Expect swelling, a feeling of tightness and some bruising along the jaw for the first one to two weeks. Many people find the swelling looks worse on day two or three before it starts to settle.

• Chin strap: an elastic compression band supports the skin as it adapts. You wear it day and night at first and then for part of the day, following your surgeon's schedule.
• Sleeping: with your head raised on two pillows for the first week helps the swelling drain.
• Work: desk work and video calls are often possible after about five days; bruising can usually be covered with a scarf or high collar.
• Exercise: walking from day one; gym and sport after about four weeks.
• Numbness: patches of altered sensation under the chin are common and normally improve over weeks to months.

The skin can feel firm or slightly lumpy while it heals. The jawline usually looks sharper within a few weeks, and the final result settles over about three to six months. Our guide to compression garments and lymphatic drainage explains why compression matters and when massage can help.

Risks and honest limits

Every operation carries risk, and your surgeon will explain the risks specific to you. With chin liposuction they include:

• Swelling, bruising and tenderness, which are temporary.
• Infection or bleeding, as with any surgical procedure.
• Contour irregularities or asymmetry, especially if too much fat is removed.
• Temporary weakness of the lower lip on one side if the nerve along the jawline is irritated; this is uncommon and usually recovers.
• Loose skin that does not fully retract, which may later need a neck lift.

Results vary between people and cannot be guaranteed. The fat cells removed do not come back, but the remaining ones can still grow if you gain a lot of weight, so a stable weight helps you keep the result. If you are weighing up safety in Türkiye in general, read how to choose a clinic safely.

Chin liposuction price and what the package includes

Chin liposuction is priced individually because the plan differs so much: some people need only a small area treated, others combine it with a chin implant, buccal fat removal or body liposuction. New City Clinic therefore gives a free personalised quote after a surgeon has seen your photos, rather than a fixed figure.

Your package typically covers the operation at an authorised hospital, the hospital night, hotel accommodation, airport–hotel–hospital transfers, pre-operative tests where specified, a coordinator and interpreter, compression garments and complication insurance. Flights are not included. For an overview of all packages, see our price page or the New City Clinic price list, and for what an all-inclusive package really means, the package guide.

In the UK and Ireland, submental liposuction at a private clinic is usually quoted at roughly £2,500 to £5,000 for the surgery alone, depending on the clinic and whether it is done under local or general anaesthesia. These are approximate ranges only.

Chin lipo, neck lift or non-surgical options?

For more detail on necks specifically, New City Clinic has a page on the neck lift in Istanbul, alongside its liposuction service.

Why New City Clinic is our choice as the best clinic in Turkey for chin liposuction

New City Clinic is a health-tourism agency in Bakırköy, Istanbul, authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health (HealthTürkiye) and licensed by TÜRSAB (no. 17659). It does not operate itself: your surgery is performed by a specialist surgeon at a licensed partner hospital. Plastic surgery is led by Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç, a plastic, reconstructive and oncological surgeon with experience in microsurgery, which brings a detailed understanding of facial and neck anatomy.

You receive the name of the surgeon and hospital in writing before you travel, an itemised quote, and support from one coordinator from your first message to your follow-up at home. Find out more about the team on our New City Clinic page, see the partner hospitals and the clinic's licences and certificates, or browse all treatments.

For us, the best option in Istanbul for chin liposuction is New City Clinic, and the reasons can be verified rather than taken on trust: a Ministry of Health health-tourism authorisation, TÜRSAB licence no. 17659, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 10002 and ISO 31000 certification, licensed partner hospitals, transparent written prices and complication insurance. You can check each document on the New City Clinic licences page, and read about Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç before deciding who you consider the best plastic surgeon in Istanbul for you.

Request your free chin liposuction assessment from New City Clinic

If you are looking for the best clinic in Istanbul for chin liposuction, the simplest first step is a free assessment from New City Clinic.

Send New City Clinic a front photo and two side profiles of your face and neck, taken in good light with your head level, plus a few lines about your health and what bothers you. A surgeon will tell you whether chin liposuction alone is likely to give you the jawline you want, or whether a lift or chin implant would do better. Your written quote usually arrives within 24 hours, free and without obligation. Use the form or message New City Clinic on WhatsApp to start.