Date posted: 21-07-2026 | Last updated : 25-07-2026
Double-chin liposuction is a procedure designed to remove excess fat beneath the chin and create a slimmer, more defined lower face. At Kangnam Aesthetic Hospital, the treatment is performed by experienced doctors using modern fat-removal technology to support a natural-looking result.
Patients may notice an immediate change in facial contours after treatment, although swelling must subside before the final result becomes visible.
Double-chin liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that uses a small cannula inserted through a discreet incision beneath the chin.
The cannula may be combined with ultrasound-assisted technology to loosen localised fat before it is removed. This helps improve jawline definition and create a more balanced facial appearance.
The procedure may be suitable for people whose double chin is caused mainly by localised fat and who have relatively good skin elasticity.
At Kangnam Aesthetic Hospital, double-chin liposuction is performed using Vaser-assisted technology. The fat is loosened and removed through a small access incision without requiring extensive surgical dissection.
After one procedure, the chin may appear more defined and the lower face may look slimmer. However, swelling and firmness can remain during the early recovery period, so the final result is not immediate.
Double-chin fat may be reduced after one appropriately planned procedure.
Patients can learn more about the treatment in Chin Liposuction: Technology, Procedure, Cost, and Results.
The procedure is designed to identify and remove selected fat deposits beneath the chin.
Claims that exactly 97.8% of fat can be liquefied or removed should not be interpreted as a guaranteed or medically appropriate result. The surgeon must preserve enough tissue to avoid hollowness, uneven contours, and damage to surrounding structures.
Removing localised fat may help:
The degree of improvement depends on the patient’s anatomy, skin elasticity, amount of fat, and healing response.
Local anaesthesia, sedation, or another suitable anaesthetic method may be used to reduce discomfort during treatment.
Patients may still experience swelling, bruising, tenderness, tightness, or numbness after the anaesthetic wears off.
Claims that recovery is exactly three times faster than with traditional methods should be treated as promotional unless supported by direct clinical evidence.
The procedure is performed in a controlled medical environment using suitable infection-control measures and monitoring equipment.
No surgical process can guarantee complete protection from complications, but appropriate medical standards help reduce avoidable risks.
Vaser technology uses ultrasound energy to assist in loosening fat before removal.
Its safe and effective use depends on:
Regulatory approval or clearance should be verified for the exact device and intended use rather than assumed from the Vaser brand name alone.
Kangnam’s aesthetic doctors assess each patient’s lower-face anatomy before recommending treatment.
The surgeon should evaluate:
Further information about Kangnam’s broader fat-removal approach is available in Kangnam’s Lipo 360 Body-Contouring Technology.
Double-chin liposuction may be considered for:
People with significant localised fat beneath the chin may consider a medical consultation for fat reduction.
The procedure may not be suitable for patients with:
The doctor must determine whether the concern is truly caused by fat. Some patients may benefit more from chin augmentation, a neck lift, skin tightening, or another facial-contouring treatment.
Patients with broader facial fullness can review Facial Liposuction: Procedure, Benefits, and Recovery.
Kangnam Aesthetic Hospital provides services designed to accommodate overseas Vietnamese patients with limited time in Vietnam.
Double-chin liposuction is relatively focused compared with larger body procedures, but patients should still allow sufficient time for examination, treatment, and early postoperative follow-up.
Patients may speak with a doctor through an online consultation before returning to Vietnam.
The preliminary assessment may cover:
An online consultation cannot replace a physical examination or confirm final medical suitability.
Patients may request a particular surgeon, subject to the doctor’s availability and the hospital’s scheduling process.
The surgeon’s qualifications and experience should still be verified independently.
Airport transportation may be available under selected packages.
Patients should confirm:
Selected packages may include postoperative accommodation and nursing support.
The exact standard of accommodation, duration, and included services should be confirmed before treatment.
Appointments may be arranged according to the patient’s travel plans and the hospital’s availability.
Patients should not schedule surgery immediately before a return flight because early follow-up is important for detecting:
Patients receive instructions regarding:
Careful postoperative monitoring supports recovery after double-chin liposuction.
International patients may also review Liposuction in Ho Chi Minh City for International Patients before planning treatment.
The doctor examines the patient and evaluates:
Based on the assessment, the doctor develops an individualised treatment plan.
Local anaesthesia is commonly administered to the treatment area.
Depending on the treatment extent and the patient’s condition, sedation or another anaesthetic method may also be considered.
Anaesthesia helps reduce discomfort, but it cannot guarantee that the patient will experience no postoperative soreness.
The surgeon marks the treatment area and creates a small incision.
A thin 360-degree cannula is inserted beneath the skin. Vaser-assisted ultrasound energy may be used to loosen the fat before it is removed.
The surgeon must remove the fat evenly and conservatively to reduce the risk of:
After the selected fat has been removed, the incision is cleaned and closed with suitable sutures.
A compression dressing or chin garment may be applied to:
Compression does not guarantee that irregularities or seroma will not occur.
The patient is transferred to a recovery area for observation.
Depending on the anaesthetic method and individual condition, the patient may be monitored for several hours or longer.
The medical team checks:
Patients are monitored during the early recovery period after double-chin fat reduction.
The patient should seek urgent medical care if they experience:
The current listed price for mini double-chin liposuction at Kangnam is equivalent to approximately USD 760.
The original content states that this price includes consultation, treatment, postoperative care, and periodic follow-up without additional costs. Patients should still request a written quotation confirming exactly what is included.
| Service | Approximate cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Thigh Lipo – Level 1 | 2,280 |
| Thigh Lipo – Level 2 | 2,850 |
| Basic Lipo | 2,052 |
| Standard Lipo | 2,432 |
| Lipo 360 full-abdomen fat reduction for patients weighing 71–80kg | 2,812 |
| Advanced+ Lipo | 3,571 |
| Mini Lipo – one individual area | 1,710 |
| Mini double-chin liposuction | 760 |
| Mini arm liposuction | 1,140 |
| Combined mini liposuction for multiple areas | 912 |
| Vaser 6D tumescent-assisted technology | 456 |
The final cost may vary depending on:
The combined-area price should be clarified because it may represent a fee per area rather than the total cost of the complete procedure.
Patients can review a more detailed price analysis in How Much Does Double-Chin Liposuction Cost?.
The original article includes feedback from overseas Vietnamese patients who underwent double-chin liposuction at Kangnam.
Many reported that swelling gradually decreased during the first week and that the lower face appeared slimmer and more proportionate afterward.
Individual recovery times and results vary, so testimonials should not be interpreted as guaranteed outcomes.
“I only had two weeks of leave in Vietnam, but I was still able to undergo double-chin fat reduction at Kangnam. The procedure was relatively quick, and after about one week I felt much better. My face looked noticeably younger after the double chin was reduced.”
“I received an online consultation before returning to Vietnam, and the process was clearly explained and well organised. After the procedure, the skin beneath my chin appeared firmer, and my face looked slimmer and more balanced.”
These testimonials describe individual experiences. A recovery period of one week does not mean that the tissues are fully healed or that the final result has developed.
Anaesthesia helps reduce discomfort during the procedure.
After treatment, patients may experience:
These symptoms commonly improve gradually during the first several days.
Vaser-assisted technology may support more controlled fat removal, but it cannot guarantee a painless treatment or recovery.
Many patients can resume light daily activities after approximately five to seven days.
However, complete recovery takes longer.
A typical recovery pattern may include:
Patients can read more in How Long Does It Take to See Results After Double-Chin Liposuction?.
The procedure requires a small incision, commonly around 2–3mm or slightly larger depending on the cannula used.
The incision is generally placed:
The scar often becomes less noticeable over time, but no surgery can guarantee that it will leave no scar.
The final scar depends on:
The fat cells removed during liposuction do not regenerate in the same way.
However, the remaining fat cells may enlarge if the patient gains weight. Ageing and changes in skin elasticity may also affect the lower-face contour over time.
To maintain the result, patients should:
Double-chin liposuction may provide a long-lasting result, but it does not permanently prevent all future changes in the chin and neck area.
Thousands of domestic and overseas Vietnamese patients have selected Kangnam for facial-contouring services. Patients interested in double-chin liposuction should arrange a consultation to determine whether the procedure is suitable for their anatomy and medical condition.
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