What is submentoplasty?
A double chin which is difficult to improve with non-surgical treatments is mainly caused by excess fat accumulation and loosened platysma muscles. This surgery addresses the root cause by removing double chin fat and tightening the platysma muscle located under the chin, thereby improving a sagging jawline and effectively preventing the recurrence of a double chin.
Before & After Submentoplasty
Before surgery
1M after surgery
Before & After Submentoplasty
Before surgery
2M after surgery
1. Long-lasting, Slim Jawline through Complete Fat Removal
AB’s submentoplasty removes even the fat beneath the platysma muscle when necessary, creating a defined and slim jawline with no concern for recurrence.Remove fat from the subcutaneous layer down to
the fat beneath the platysma muscle.
Tighten the platysma muscle
to improve loosened muscles under the chin.
Before & After Submentoplasty
(Sagging platysma muscle + Fat Removal)
Before surgery
2W after surgery
Before & After Submentoplasty
(Sagging platysma muscle + Fat Removal)
Before surgery
1M after surgery
2. Faster Recovery and Greater Double Chin Improvement with Advanced Salivary Gland Removal Equipment
When a double chin is caused by an overdeveloped salivary gland, simply removing fat and tightening the platysma muscle may have limited effects. Since nerves and blood vessels are densely located around the salivary gland, there is a higher risk of complications, however, AB uses specialized advanced equipment for salivary gland removal to perform the procedure more safely and effectively.Advanced Salivary Gland Removal Equipment
Source: LigaSure-Assisted Submandibular Gland Excision in Deep-Plane Neck Lift: Review of 83 Patients Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 155: 35, 2025.)
+Wait! What’s the Difference Between Submentopalsty and Double Chin Liposuction?
When double chin reduction through muscle tightening alone proves insufficient due to enlarged and stretched salivary glands,safely removing the glands maximises the improvement in double chin appearance.Before & After Submentoplasty
(Sagging platysma muscle + Fat Removal+ Salivary gland Removal)
Before surgery
1W after surgery
Before & After Submentoplasty
(Sagging platysma muscle + Fat Removal+ Salivary gland Removal)
Before surgery
1M after surgery
3. Unnoticeable Submentoplasty Scar
Since the incision for submentoplasty is made under the chin where it is not easily visible, the scar is barely noticeable from the front.Barely unnoticeable scar from the front
2W after surgeryFading away incisional scar
Before
Scar after 2 weeks
Scar after 1 month
* These are actual scar progression photos from AB Plastic Surgery, and results may vary depending on the individual.
+Wait! What’s the Difference Between Submentopalsty and Double Chin Liposuction?
Submentoplasty not only address the surface,
it also targets the root cause of a double chin for a definite and lasting improvement.
Tightens loosened platysma muscle + Removes subcutaneous fat at double chin
Removes only subcutaneous fat
- Improves sagging platysma muscle
- Removes subcutaneous fat, excess fat under platysma muscle
Remove subcutaneous fat
- Cases of excess fat under the chin and sagging platysma muscle
- Cases requiring removal of fat under platysma muscles
Cases with only excess subcutaneous fat under the chin
Addresses fat and sagging muscles for fundamental improvement
Limited effect when platysma is loosened
Low chance of recurrence as sagging muscle is corrected
Higher chance of double chin recurrence
AB Key Feature
Why choose AB for Submentoplasty?
1. Specialized lifting surgeons with proven by skill and expertise
All doctors are board-certified plastic surgeons with extensive experience. They continuously participate in academic conferences and research to enhance lifting satisfaction and effectiveness.
2. Hosting international conferences on lifting and facelift surgery
Based on extensive clinical experience and research cases, AB regularly hosts international symposiums to share advance lifting and facelift techniques worldwide.
3. Live facelift surgeries for domestic and international medical professionals
Through the IFAAS symposium, AB conducts live facelift and lifting surgeries for medical experts from Korea and abroad, sharing advanced surgical techniques in real time.
4. Collaborative medical network with university and advanced hospitals
AB has established a cooperative medical system with institutions such as Bundang Seoul National University Hospital and Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, providing an optimized medical care network for patient safety and best outcomes.
5. Precise pre-surgical diagnosis with CT and ultrasound
Through CT scans and ultrasound examinations, AB precisely analyzes the location and size of the salivary glands, enabling delicate and customized gland removal surgery when necessary
6. Safe and precise surgery using advanced specialized salivary gland removal equipment
When salivary gland removal is required for double chin improvement, AB performs the procedure safely and precisely using state-of-the-art specialized equipment.
7. AB’s exclusive lifting design consultation note
AB uses a personalized lifting design note to establish the surgical method and plan before the procedure, ensuring a customized consultation and detailed pre-surgery design.
*Design consultation notes used in actual consultations
8. A clinic trusted even by its own staff
AB Plastic Surgery is a hospital trusted not only by its patients but also by its own staff and their families which is a testament to AB’s responsibility and commitment to safety.
1. Specialized lifting surgeons with proven by skill and expertise
All doctors are board-certified plastic surgeons with extensive experience. They continuously participate in academic conferences and research to enhance lifting satisfaction and effectiveness.
2. Hosting international conferences on lifting and facelift surgery
Based on extensive clinical experience and research cases, AB regularly hosts international symposiums to share advance lifting and facelift techniques worldwide.
3. Live facelift surgeries for domestic and international medical professionals
Through the IFAAS symposium, AB conducts live facelift and lifting surgeries for medical experts from Korea and abroad, sharing advanced surgical techniques in real time.
4. Collaborative medical network with university and advanced hospitals
AB has established a cooperative medical system with institutions such as Bundang Seoul National University Hospital and Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, providing an optimized medical care network for patient safety and best outcomes.
5. Precise pre-surgical diagnosis with CT and ultrasound
Through CT scans and ultrasound examinations, AB precisely analyzes the location and size of the salivary glands, enabling delicate and customized gland removal surgery when necessary
6. Safe and precise surgery using advanced specialized salivary gland removal equipment
When salivary gland removal is required for double chin improvement, AB performs the procedure safely and precisely using state-of-the-art specialized equipment.
7. AB’s exclusive lifting design consultation note
AB uses a personalized lifting design note to establish the surgical method and plan before the procedure, ensuring a customized consultation and detailed pre-surgery design.
*Design consultation notes used in actual consultations
8. A clinic trusted even by its own staff
AB Plastic Surgery is a hospital trusted not only by its patients but also by its own staff and their families which is a testament to AB’s responsibility and commitment to safety.
AB’s Customized Diagnosis & Care System
From consultation through recovery, our dedicated medical team provides end-to-end, one-on-one care and takes full responsibility for your treatment.
1. One-on-one personalized consultation
2. Surgery performed directly by the dedicated surgeon
3. Real time monitoring by a dedicated anesthesiologist
4. Personalized management of personalized consultant
5. Dedicated progress check and 1:1 follow-up management
Surgical information Submentoplasty
INFORMATION SURGERY
Basic Surgical Information
Surgery Duration
Approximately 1 hour
Anesthesia Method
Sedation
In-hospital Treatment
1 time
Recovery Period
After 2~3 days
RECOMMEND SURGERY
Recommended Candidates
Those concerned about sagging skin or a double chin after facial contouring surgery
Those who did not see improvement from laser or non-surgical treatments
Those whose double chin remains even after weight loss
Those with an unclear jawline or poor definition between the chin and neck
Those whose double chin is caused by a structurally short chin
Those experiencing skin sagging and muscle laxity due to aging
Those seeking long-lasting double chin correction without recurrence
BEFORE & AFTER NECK LIFTING
Full Face Lifting + Endoscopic Forehead Lifting + Neck Lifting + Submentoplasty +Buccal Fat Liposuction + Fat Grafting + Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty
Safety System
Through various safety management systems, patients can receive surgery with greater peace of mind.
On-site board-certified specialist in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology and pain medicine specialists manage the entire surgical process from pre-operation through post-operation.
Real-time monitoring during anesthesia
Anesthesiologists monitor patients in real time during surgery, with dual and triple verification through central monitoring systems.
Pre-surgery safety check
For safer surgery, we conduct comprehensive pre-operative examinations through our in-house self-inspection system.
University hospital–level safety equipment
Through various safety management systems, patients can receive surgery with greater peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Question about Lifting
For those in their 20s–30s, effective facial lifting procedures include high-frequency laser treatments, fillers, and Botox, which are recommended for early prevention and maintenance. For those in their 30s–40s, both non-surgical treatments (like thread lifting or semi-facelift) and surgical lifting methods are recommended depending on the degree of sagging. For those over 40, more surgical methods such as semi-facelift or full facelift are often advised, depending on the severity of skin laxity.
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