Can Neck Webbing Correction and Chin Augmentation Be Done During The Same Surgery?

Q: Dr. Eppley, i am 26 years old. I have concerns about my weak chin/jawline and the neck webbing (which i assume i have). I was wondering if you were able to tell me roughly how much it would cost to fix the neck webbing and the weak chin/jawline. I did see you have performed the surgery on the neck webbing before and was also curious if patients prior have had insurance cover any part of the surgery. I look forward to hearing back from you. Thank you for your time.

A:Thank you for sending your pictures. You do indeed have neck webbing as evidenced by the low and laterally displaced hair line. As commonly seen in neck  webbing, and maybe as a direct result of it, the chin is often short and the neck and jowl area tends to be fuller even in young patients. From a neck webbing standpoint the posterior approach to its improvement is very effective. As part of the neck webbing correction submental in that jawline like the suction can be performed and I small chin implant placed if , as a female, chin augmentation would be viewed as beneficial.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon