Is Double Chin Surgery a Difficult Procedure at 78 Yrs. Old?

asked 1 year ago by mary4501 in vancouver island
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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6 answers to Is Double Chin Surgery a Difficult Procedure at 78 Yrs. Old?

Double chin in an older patient

If you are 78 years old you may be a better candidate for a face/necklift than liposuction of the chin. The reason for this is due to the decreased elasticity in the skin as we age. You may already have some loose skin which needs to be removed and liposuction alone can not accomplish that goal. In fact, liposuction in a 78 yr old patient could actually worsen the condition. I recommend seeing your primary care physician to receive medical clearance before seeking... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.williambrunomd.com

Chin Liposuction

Your pre-existing health will be the biggest factor. After that, the procedure should flow nicely. Price varies from 4K to 12K in most places, depending on what is done.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

If you are healthy with no medical illness double chin surgery or Liposuction can be done

Double Chin correction with Neck Lift or Chin or Neck liposuction is an elective procedure and thus should not be performed on anyone with serious medical illness which would cause complication or difficulty healing. Many people who are healthy and fit with no serious medical illness have elective Plastic Surgery including Neck Lift and Chin or Neck Liposuction. The key is the condition of your neck skin and muscles. If you have very lax neck skin with hanging skin or bands... more

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Double chin correction needs facelift

While you have not shown a picture of yourself, it is highly unlikely at age 78 that more simple treatments such as liposuction or non-surgical neck tightening will have any effect. At this age, you most likely have a significant neck wattle (loose skin) which makes up your double chin concern. Only a facelift (neck-jowl lift), with or without a chin implant, will be effective for eliminating your double chin. At age 78, the operation and recovery is really no different than if you were... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Double Chin Surgery

This is a very good question, because in SW Florida, many patients I see are enjoying their Golden Years. Patients often ask me: "I'm over 70, should I even bother?" My reply is simple: "You asked to see me, so there must have been enough motivation on your part to consider making a change". The fact is that many patients, even in their late 70's lead active, healthy, and vibrant lives. From an anatomic perspective, many patients in their... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Double chin surgery at age 78

Assuming you are otherwise healthy, or at least have stable medical conditions that don't make surgery unsafe for you, you certainly can have your double chin addressed. Without a photo, it's hard to know for sure what procedure would work best for you. Some people just have extra fullness in the neck, and that can be addressed with simple liposuction. At your age, though, I'll bet you have some extra skin as well. You may need a necklift or facelift... more

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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