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Submental Liposuction in Beverly Hills With Dr. Gabrielle B. Davis

A double chin, medically known as submental fullness, occurs when people accumulate excess fat along the jawline. This issue can be frustrating because it doesn’t respond to diet and exercise and can make you look older or heavier than you are, especially in photos and video calls.

Board-certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Gabrielle B. Davis offers submental liposuction, a precise, effective way to restore sharp contours, improve facial harmony, and create a more sculpted, youthful profile. As a contouring expert, she’ll listen closely to your concerns and design a customized treatment plan that creates long-lasting, refined results.


Call Dr. Gabrielle B. Davis Plastic Surgery at (800) 805-3612 to schedule your consultation or complete our online form. We serve the entire Los Angeles area from our Beverly Hills office.

What Causes Submental Fullness?

Submental fullness can develop for several reasons, many of which have nothing to do with your weight. Since genetics influence fat distribution throughout your face and neck, you may naturally store more volume beneath your chin even if the rest of your body is slim and fit and you remain within a few pounds of your target body weight.

 

Aging also contributes to this concern. As your skin loses its natural elasticity and the underlying tissues relax, it can make the area beneath your jawline look heavy and undefined.

How Does Submental Liposuction Work?

Submental liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure that removes excess fat beneath the chin to refine your jawline and improve harmony. After making small incisions in targeted, discreet locations, Dr. Davis will gently suction out localized fat deposits through a thin tube called a cannula.

 

Submental liposuction can provide a long-lasting improvement in your facial definition, especially if the fullness along your jawline results from genetics rather than lifestyle factors. Dr. Davis always focuses on precision and subtlety, ensuring results that look natural rather than exaggerated or overdone.

Proven Benefits of Submental Liposuction

Submental liposuction offers multiple cosmetic and confidence‑boosting advantages:

  • Sharpening the angle between your jawline and neck
  • Reducing the appearance of a double chin
  • Improved facial proportions and balance
  • A smoother, more youthful profile and neck contour
  • Long‑lasting results with minimal downtime
  • Natural‑looking refinement without changing your unique features

Dr. Davis uses precise, conservative techniques to enhance definition without creating an overdone look. Patients often describe feeling more confident in selfies, remote meetings, and everyday interactions after undergoing this procedure.

Am I a Good Candidate for Submental Liposuction?

You may qualify for submental liposuction if you:

 

  • Have fullness beneath your chin that persists despite weight loss
  • Want a more sculpted jawline without major surgery
  • Prefer a subtle, natural‑appearing enhancement
  • Are in good health with decent skin elasticity
  • Have realistic expectations for your results

 

During your consultation, Dr. Davis will evaluate your anatomy, skin quality, and goals to determine your candidacy for this procedure. Some patients benefit from pairing liposuction with complementary nonsurgical procedures such as microneedling for more comprehensive rejuvenation.

What to Expect Before, During, and After Submental Liposuction

Submental liposuction is a precise, efficient procedure, and being familiar with the preparation, surgical steps, and recovery timeline helps you feel confident as your new contour takes shape.

Preparation is simple. Dr. Davis will review your medical history, discuss your goals, and provide personalized instructions. You should avoid nicotine, pause medications and supplements that increase bleeding risk, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Also, please arrange to have someone drive you to and from surgery.

Dr. Davis usually performs submental liposuction using local anesthesia with sedation. After making small, hidden incisions, she’ll use a cannula to remove excess fat. Her technique emphasizes precision, symmetry, and natural contouring. The procedure usually takes less than an hour.

Recovery is generally quick and comfortable, and results are long‑lasting, especially if you maintain a stable weight.

 

  • First few days: Mild swelling or bruising is normal. Dr. Davis may instruct you to wear a supportive chin strap to contour the area.
  • Week 1: Most patients feel well enough to return to work and light activities.
  • Weeks 2 to 3: Swelling continues to improve, and definition becomes more visible.
  • Weeks 4 to 6: Final contour emerges as tissues settle.

Why Choose Dr. Davis for Submental Liposuction?

Dr. Davis is a board-certified female plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills known for her refined aesthetic approach and commitment to natural-appearing results. Her philosophy revolves around enhancing your unique beauty, not altering your identity.

 

With advanced training from USC and Stanford, international aesthetic fellowships, and award-winning research in regenerative medicine, Dr. Davis brings exceptional skills and scientific insight to every procedure. She values honesty, integrity, and patient safety above all else, and will only recommend treatments that genuinely align with your goals.

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Beverly Hills Submental Liposuction FAQs

Most patients experience minimal discomfort thanks to local anesthesia and gentle technique. Mild soreness afterward is normal and typically resolves within a few days.

The incisions needed for liposuction are tiny, and Dr. Davis takes care to make them in discreet locations. Once they heal, they are barely noticeable.

Results are long‑lasting. Fat cells removed through liposuction do not return, so your improved contours will remain if you maintain a stable weight. While natural aging will continue affecting your skin quality, most patients enjoy a more defined profile for years.

Yes. Many patients combine liposuction with a facelift, neck lift, or nonsurgical treatments for enhanced definition.

Most patients return to work within a few days and resume exercise within one to two weeks.

Dr. Davis specializes in subtle refinement. Her goal is to enhance your profile while preserving your unique features.

Many patients feel camera‑ready within one to two weeks, or once initial swelling subsides. If you have an upcoming event or photoshoot, Dr. Davis can help you plan your procedure timeline to ensure you look your best when it matters most.

Submental liposuction is ideal for patients whose primary concern is excess fat beneath the chin. You may wish to choose a neck lift instead if you’re dealing with significant skin laxity, banding, or sagging tissues. Dr. Davis will assess your anatomy and skin quality to determine which procedure, or combination, will give you the most natural, balanced result.

Nonsurgical treatments can be helpful for mild fullness, but they often require multiple sessions and may not achieve the precise, predictable results you expect. Submental liposuction offers immediate contouring with a single procedure, allowing Dr. Davis to sculpt the area with artistic control.

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Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gabrielle B. Davis’s mission is to create natural-looking results by combining the scientific principles of aging with expert surgical techniques. Dr. Davis’s specialties include rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), and numerous other surgical and non-surgical procedures. Above all, Dr. Davis values her patients’ well-being and always strives to provide the best results safely and efficiently. Visit Dr. Davis in her Beverly Hills office for a friendly and informative consultation.

"Youthfulness is not about your age, it’s always experiencing life in a new and optimistic light"

-Gabrielle B. Davis, MD

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