LiposuctionSaudi Arabia5 min read
Mila Al-Zahrani and her chin liposuction: the story in her own words
In April 2025 the Saudi actress Mila Al-Zahrani told her Snapchat followers that she had had liposuction of the double chin, and explained why and how it was done. Here is what she said, where it was reported, and what chin and neck liposuction involves for anyone who is considering it.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- On 10 April 2025 the Saudi newspaper Okaz reported that Mila Al-Zahrani shared Snapchat videos about having fat under her chin suctioned.
- She said weight gain had made her jaw definition disappear, and called it a light procedure without long recovery, though she is not a fan of cosmetic surgery.
- Liposuction is done under local or general anaesthesia and takes from about 1 hour for small areas.
- With local anaesthesia patients go home 3–4 hours after surgery, most return to work within 3–7 days, and the final result is assessed at 3 months.
- At City Medical Centre liposuction prices start at $1,200, and the consultation with the plastic surgeon is free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1–4 hours
- Back to work7–10 days
- Final result3–6 months
- Pricefrom $1,200
Profile
Mila Al-Zahrani
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Who
- Actress and TV personality
- Quote source
- Okaz, 10 April 2025
They suction the double chin: it is a cannula they insert here and suction out all the fat, and the area tightens, so it goes back to how it was before you gained weight; or if you have sagging, they tighten the neck with this area and define your jaw.
What did Mila Al-Zahrani say about her operation?
The Saudi newspaper Okaz reported on 10 April 2025 that she shared several Snapchat videos about removing fat under the chin, and headlined her explanation: weight gain forced her to have the double chin suctioned.
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WhatsAppShe described the procedure like this: “They suction the double chin: it is a cannula they insert here and suction out all the fat, and the area tightens, so it goes back to how it was before you gained weight; or if you have sagging, they tighten the neck with this area and define your jaw.”
Al Ain News quoted her reason: “I had the double-chin removal because I felt my weight had gone up, the definition of my jaw started to disappear, and there was no clear profile any more.” She added that she is not a fan of cosmetic surgery in general, but described this particular procedure as a light one that does not need long or complicated recovery. Okaz noted that she decided on it before filming her next project.
That is all we rely on here. She did not name the technique or give other medical details, so we do not guess at them. The sections below explain liposuction in general, not her treatment.
What her words mean for patients
Her explanation touches the most common reason people ask about chin liposuction: fat under the chin that blurs the line of the jaw, especially in profile and in photos. She was also careful to separate this from cosmetic surgery in general and to describe it as a limited procedure.
More on this topic: Liposuction, Tumescent Liposuction, VASER Liposuction, Liposuction in Singapore, Liposuction in Melbourne.
That is a fair picture: liposuction is not a way to lose weight, it is a way to remove stubborn local fat in a specific area. Whether the neck skin also needs tightening is a separate question that the surgeon assesses at the examination.
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How liposuction is done today
Liposuction is a surgical method of removing excess fat under the skin from problem areas: the abdomen and flanks, thighs, back, arms, knees, and the chin and neck. Fat cells removed from a treated area do not grow back, so with a steady lifestyle the result lasts for a long time. The two techniques used at City Medical Centre:
- Tumescent liposuction — a solution based on saline with lidocaine and adrenaline is injected first; it loosens the fat and constricts the vessels, and the fat is then removed through a thin cannula.
- VASER liposuction — fat cells are broken down by ultrasound before removal; the method suits contouring and delicate areas.
Volume of fat
- Chin and neck
- Small
- Larger areas (abdomen, flanks, thighs)
- Larger
Anaesthesia
- Chin and neck
- Local or general, depending on the scope
- Larger areas (abdomen, flanks, thighs)
- Local or general, depending on the scope
Duration
- Chin and neck
- From about 1 hour for small areas
- Larger areas (abdomen, flanks, thighs)
- Up to 3–4 hours for combined procedures
Incisions
- Chin and neck
- Micro-incisions of 3–5 mm
- Larger areas (abdomen, flanks, thighs)
- Micro-incisions of 3–5 mm
Price at City Medical Centre
- Chin and neck
- Confirmed at the consultation
- Larger areas (abdomen, flanks, thighs)
- From $1,200 (thighs), abdomen $1,700
Who is it for?
Liposuction suits people whose specific areas hold on to fat despite a normal weight and an active lifestyle. It is not a substitute for diet and exercise. Contraindications include age under 18, endocrine obesity, severe chronic and mental illness, decompensated diabetes, blood clotting disorders, cancer, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and serious heart, kidney or liver disease.
Before surgery patients have blood tests (complete count, coagulation, biochemistry, infections), an ECG and a chest X-ray; at City Medical Centre a hormonal screening is also ordered. Blood-thinning medications are stopped two weeks before, alcohol and smoking a week before, and the last meal is eight hours before.
What recovery looks like
With local anaesthesia patients go home 3–4 hours after surgery; with general anaesthesia they stay one day under observation. Most return to work within 3–7 days. Mild swelling and a raised temperature in the first week are a normal response. Compression garments are worn for 30–45 days, and for the first month there is no bathhouse, sauna, pool or intense sport.
First changes are visible in 3–4 weeks, and the final result is assessed at 3 months, when the skin has tightened. The timeline below shows the usual stages.
How recovery after liposuction usually goes
- Day of surgeryLocal or general anaesthesia; with local anaesthesia you go home after 3–4 hours.
- Day 1With general anaesthesia, one day in hospital under observation.
- Days 3–7Most patients return to work; mild swelling is normal.
- Day 7First follow-up check-up with the surgeon.
- Weeks 3–4First visible changes as swelling subsides; no sauna, pool or intense sport for a month.
- Days 30–45Compression garments are worn.
- 3 monthsThe final result is assessed.
Liposuction at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs tumescent and VASER liposuction for international patients, including the chin and neck. The consultation with the plastic surgeon is free: the doctor examines the area, rules out contraindications and names the price, which is then fixed in the contract. Prices start at $1,200 for the thighs; abdominal liposuction costs $1,700. Follow-up check-ups are scheduled after 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. More details are on the liposuction page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Mila Al-Zahrani or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of someone who talked openly about the procedure.
Frequently asked questions
What procedure did Mila Al-Zahrani have?
She said on Snapchat in April 2025 that she had liposuction of the double chin. Okaz and Al Ain News reported her videos.
Why did Mila Al-Zahrani have chin liposuction?
She said her weight had gone up, the definition of her jaw had started to disappear and she no longer had a clear profile.
Is chin liposuction a way to lose weight?
No. Liposuction removes stubborn local fat in a specific area and does not replace diet and exercise. The surgeon assesses whether the neck skin also needs tightening.
How much does liposuction cost at City Medical Centre?
Prices start at $1,200 for the thighs, abdominal liposuction costs $1,700. The price for the chin and neck is confirmed after the free consultation and fixed in the contract.
When can I fly home after liposuction?
With local anaesthesia you go home the same day, and most patients return to work within 3–7 days. Travel dates are agreed with the surgeon and the coordinator at the consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Okaz, 10 April 2025
- Al Ain News, 10 April 2025
Medical background and further reading
General information about the procedure from health authorities and medical societies. It is not advice for any individual patient.
- PubMed / NCBI — Safety of tumescent and laser-assisted liposuction: review of the literature (2011)
- PubMed / NCBI — A Systematic Review of Efficacy and Complications of High-Definition Liposuction (Plast Reconstr Surg, 2023)
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons — Liposuction
- World Health Organization — Safe surgery
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