FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About Neck & Chin Augmentation Surgery

What Does Neck & Chin Augmentation Surgery Involve?

How Much Does Neck & Chin Augmentation (neck liposuction) Normally Cost?

What Financing Options Are Available?

How Long Is The Recovery Period?

When Can I Return To School Or Work?

How Will I Look After Neck & Chin Refinement?

What Are The Common Risks?

Neck and chin surgery can usually be performed through a very small incision (about one inch) placed on the underside of the chin where most people have a natural crease in the skin. This incision heals quickly, leaving an almost imperceptible scar (click for image). Through this incision, I can perform liposuction of the “wattle” area as well as remove fatty jowls that tend to develop at the lower corners of the mouth. Sometimes I will also place a very small incision just behind the earlobe to perform liposuction that will further enhance the jaw line. About half of the patients I see who are seeking neck and chin cosmetic surgery have weak chins. Surprisingly, patients themselves are not aware of this. If you fall into this category, I can place a chin implant through the same small incision. This implant is secured on top of the front of the jaw bone and helps to give a stronger, more refined look to the face. A large variety of implants are available so they can be individualized to your exact anatomy.

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To fully understand the costs of cosmetic surgery, you must understand the guiding principles of Dr. Mobley’s medical practice: Quality, Safety, and a Respect for Cost. Dr. Mobley has not designed the surgical experience to be lowest bid; rather, he wants you to have an exceptionally high-quality medical experience. If this interests you, please read on.

There are three main components that contribute to your final cosmetic surgery fee. The first component is the surgeon's fee. As this is a medical experience, your final surgeon's fee can only determined after a full consultation with Dr. Mobley where he will perform a complete history and physical exam and together you will formulate a treatment plan that best fits your cosmetic goals. Computerized imaging is often used to help better planyour surgery.

In order to achieve a more defined jaw line, we may need to perform a chin augmentation, neck liposuction, and/or a full neck lift. Cost of your surgery is going to be determined by what is needed. For example, if you have a weak chin then you would only be in need of a chin augmentation which as a single and smaller procedure would cost less. If you are a little older and in need of a full neck lift, a slightly larger procedure, this would in turn cost more than a chin augmentation alone even though they are helping define the same anatomy. The decision for what you will need will depend on your current anatomy therefore a consultation with Dr. Mobley is needed before a formal quote can be given.

As a reference point, a recent survey of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery showed the professional fee for neck lift surgery averages $5894; chin augmentation averages $2467, and neck liposuction averages $2247. Dr. Mobley's professional fees tend to be very close to these national average fees.

The second cost component is the facility in which your operation is performed. Dr. Mobley operates exclusively in a state of the art surgical center - not in an in-office surgical room. This surgical center is JCAHO certified, which means it has passed the highest level of federal inspection. Cosmetic surgery is real surgery, and Dr. Mobley strongly believes that having it performed in a JCAHO certified center is in your best medical interest. Learn more about this surgical center here.

The final cost component is the anesthesia fee. The training background of the person ultimately responsible for your sedation should be carefully considered; but many patients do not put much emphasis on this. Nurse anesthetists are members of the surgical team; however, in every cosmetic operation I perform, a Board-Certified M.D. Anesthesiologist, who has completed medical school, residency, and board certification is responsible for your sedation. This is the level of care Dr. Mobley would insist on for one of his own family members.

These three procedures (neck lift, chin augmentation, and neck liposuction) have very different lengths of surgical time. Thus the average facility and anesthesia fees can vary. The average facility and anesthesia fees range from: $2200 for neck lift, $1800 for chin augmentation, and $1800 for neck liposuction.

After your consultation you will leave the office with an easy to understand written quote in which will clearly outline the professional fees, facility fees, and anesthesia fees for the surgical plan that you and Dr. Mobley agree on.

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Dr. Mobley wants to make cosmetic surgery available to as many people as possible. For that reason we have hand picked lending services exclusively for Dr. Mobley's patients. When you come in for your consultation we will be more than happy to go over all your financial options with you. We have provided web links to our financial lenders so that you may research them on your own if you so desire. www.mlendfinance.com

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One week is usually ample time for the majority of the recovery. Stitches are removed one week after the operation. You will be given a supportive elastic strap to wear 24 hours a day for the first week following surgery. After the first week, I recommend that you wear the supportive dressing at home and at nights for the following two to three weeks.

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Most patients are best served by taking one week off to recover and to wait for removal of the elastic strap.

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During your consultation, you can review before and after photos of patients who have undergone similar surgery. Also, computer morphing software can be used during the consultation to show you what is realistically achievable from surgery.

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Every type of surgery has risks. It’s my ethical responsibility to educate you on these risks so you can make the best possible decision for yourself while weighing these risks against the benefits of surgery. My training helps me to minimize these risks to the best of my ability, but I cannot eliminate them entirely.

Common risks include numbness of chin, red or visible scar, shifting of the implant, and infection of the implant.

The risks above are the most common ones that I think you should be aware of, but they are not a complete list of all possible risks. When I see you in consultation and we begin to formulate your surgical treatment plan, I’ll review with you not only these common risks but also the less likely complications that may occur.

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