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Double Chin Exercises

not so sure understand why the opinions of doctors on here is that double chin exercise is not possibel... wouldnt getting thinner and stronger neck muscles tighten and eventually reduce the appearance of the chin fat... So depressed if my double chin is here to stay unless i get surgery! no disrespect to the doctors here!

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No such thing a "spot reducing" fat with exercise in the chin or elsewhere

Your question about chin exercises and toning the neck muscles for better shape is one that applies for other areas in the body. The idea is that toning muscles in a specific area will tighten skin and burn fat from that area, but it just doesn't work that way. When a muscle is being exercised, it releases a hormonal signal into the blood stream which circulates through the entire body that it needs energy. This first comes from what is called glycogen in the liver, not fat. Extreme... more

Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Double chin exercises

Your best bet for making your double chin go away is to arrange a consultation with a plastic surgeon. Double chins are caused by fat, for which the solution is liposuction or weight loss. If the platysma is loose it should be tightened with a playtsmaplasty. In our practice we prefer a Neck-Lace. Don't waste your money or hopes on quackery.

Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Correcting a Double Chin with Exercise

As regards "double chin exercise is not possibel.." - I am ASSUMING you are NOT asking if one CAN exercises neck muscles (of course they can) but rather, if doing so (by themselves or a variety of devices hawked on TV would reverse a double neck or a Turkey Gobbler Deformity or a Double Pillars Deformity. A Young neck has a minimal amount of fat the hides the edges of the muscles giving the neck smooth, sharp outlines. The thin muscle that extents from the upper chest to the lower... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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Chin exercises don't help fat deposits

Exercise will, sad to say, not provide any benefit to that double chin. If the skin isn't loose or redundant, chin liposuction is an inexpensive procedure with a short recuperation period. I generally recommend that patients considering this surgery opt for it during winter months when any bruising can be covered with attractive scarves or turtlenecks. If the skin is lax, then consideration should be given to neck lift, which can achieve excellent results.

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Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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Double Chin exercises plus or minus

There are two main layers of fat in the neck; The fat under the skin, which will fluctuate with weight gain or loss. The fat under the muscle layer- the subplatysmal layer, which has been shown to be there even in starvation victims. Working the muscles out will only cause the platysma muscle to be come more visible and contribute to the bands in the front of the neck.

Brian Maloney, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

Weight loss can reduce chin fat but chin exercises cannot change double chin deformity

Neck or chin fat alone can cause a double chin, and loss of this fat by liposuction or weight loss can help reduce the double chin. But many people who do not have excess neck fat still have a double chin. This is caused by the shape of their chin bone, neck muscles and the cartilages and bone in the "Adams apple" area and skin laxity of the skin under the chin. Tightening the neck muscles with exercises can theoretically improve neck muscle tone although with these... more

Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon

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Double Chin Exercises

First, it is important to keep in mind that there is no such thing as loosing weight in a certain spot aka “spot reduction”. The human body likes to lose weight in an even manner, for the most part. So, unfortunately, exercises that you might be doing specific to the chin and neck region will do nothing to lessen the amount of fat in that area. If you are you are on a rigorous exercise program involving all areas of the body, with both cardio and weights, there is a good chance... more

Kenneth Bermudez, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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Double Chin Exercises vs. Neck Surgery

While it is unlikely that any form of exercise can make a big difference in your neck shape,, I see nothing wrong with going on an exercise program to see what happens. Many books and devices exist that provide instruction for 'tightening the neck'. If it produces enough change that you are satisfied, then good for you. If it does not, then you have proven that surgery is the only option. It certainly does not have any negative effect on future surgery should you decide to go... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

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Sorry, there are no "exercises" to get rid of a double chin.

In a young person, a "double chin" is usually the result of fat between the skin and the platysma muscle. This can be removed easily with liposuction often done with local anesthesia only.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Surgery is your answer.

Think about it this way. Just because you are exercising your neck muscles does not mean that you are losing fat from your neck. It may help to tone the muscles and make them stronger, but it also does not mean that you are changing the shape of the muscle. You need to feel comfortable with the recommendations of your physician. Go ahead and try the neck exercises as long as you want. We will be here to help you when you realize that it is not giving you the... more

Richard H. Fryer, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

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Exercise for a double chin

You cannot exercise specific fat deposit away. If that were the case, my liposuction equipment would be spending a lot of time in the store room. Liposuction is indicated for cases like yours assuming you are height/weight proportionate. Lisa Lynn Sowder, M.D.

Lisa L. Sowder, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Chin exercisers--no harm in trying, but don't get your hopes up

You cannot spot-reduce fat from anywhere on your body, including your chin/neck. If you have extra fat, you'll need to lose it. If the neck is a problem area for you, and you still have extra fat there even when you're near your ideal body weight, then liposuction really is your only option.

Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Devices for double chin exercises don't work

Beware of devices that are promoted for double chin correction with exercises alone; they simply do not work well enough if at all. Most double chins are do to anatomic problems related to excess fatty tissue, low hyoid bone position, and lax muscles. The surgical treatments vary from simple liposuction (with or without laser) to submentoplasty and neck lift. Occasionally, chin augmentation will also be benefical along with one or more of these procedures. Downtime and recovery are... more

Harrison C. Putman III, MD

Peoria Facial Plastic Surgeon

Double chin exercises - here are some tips

You bring up a good point - can I, as a patient, take control to have my neck look better? Maybe yes, maybe no. If you have extra fat then NO exercise of the facial muscles will give you the result you can obtain with surgery. If there is a "little" laxity, then exerices makes sense. This is the problem with general questions - that require the doctor to make assumptions that may not be real. It also relies on the patient being able to accurately explain their concern as they... more

Michael Kulick, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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Double chin exercises do not work.

It would be nice if they did. see a good experienced surgeon and let him determine what surgery would correct your problem, whether it is liposuction, platysmaplasty, etc.

Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin Exercisers: Good Luck

I agree 100% with Dr. Placik. If you are successful in contouring your neck and chin with an exerciser, it will be what we refer to in medical terms as "a case report"; in other words it would be a very unusual occurrence. My mantra in surgical terms is "do the least to accomplish the most". If a patient can have a great result with something short of a Facelift, that technique should be employed. However, if the indications exist for a Facelift, there is no substitute. ... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Exercises for a double chin

Physicians can only recommend treatments that have been shown to produce clincial results that are significant beyond those that might be obtained by the placebo effect. If a device has not been studied and published in the medical literature it is not recommended normally. A double chin, usually needs surgery. Some treatments though, result in a good result when not expected to. These paradoxical results become the impetus for more study. Some people with loose neck muscle (platysma)... more

Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

Neck exercises for a double chin

This is not an uncommon question that Plastic Surgeons get asked in their practices. There is a belief in the general public that you can spot exercise away certain problem areas such as love handles , abdominal fat and a double chin. In order to reduce excess fat in any area requires proper diet (most important) and then aerobic exercise such as running, biking or swimming. Spot exercising a specific area such as neck exercises to remove neck fat or crunches to remove abdominal fat does... more

Robert M. Jensen, MD

Medford Plastic Surgeon

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Double chin exercises

Believe me, if exercises would reduce or eliminate a double chin, I would have used it on myself. Instead, I had surgery. Unfortunately, exercises do not work, no matter what you see on TV. A double chin is due to excess fat and/or lax muscles. Losing weight will help, but not as much as one would think. Sometimes, all that is needed is removal of the excess fat. Although we are working on ways to do this without surgery, still the best way to accomplish this is with liposuction. This can,... more

Robert T. Buchanan, MD

Highlands Plastic Surgeon

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Double chin

A double chin is often due to submental fat (fat under the chin). If you lose weight, the double chin may go away. If not it can always be suctioned.

Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Need proven and safe reduction of double chin

There are many treatments that are promoted to achive weight loss, trim waist lines and reduce double chins. These treatments that are pushed on the TV and internet do not have studies to back them up. They abuse people's desire for great results with no down time and risk to sell their products. All of us (board certified plastic surgeons) try to inform our patients and direct them to treatments that proven and are safe.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

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Neck and chin exercises for control of double chin or turkey neck

I have seen the TV commercials, which I assume, you are discussing. This infomercial touts the use of a neck exercise maching to improve neck & chin contours and the results appear impressive. Please do your own experiment and report back to us. I would love if you would purchase this device, perform the exercise, lose weight and report back to us on your experience. Our experience tells us that this will not work. WE see patients who try this and fail. However, I am always open to... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Depressed about your double chin

As Dr. Aldea so nicely stated, and unfortunately for you, there is no exercise device or regimen that can reverse a neck with redundant fat, loose muscles, and a loss of depth and youthful angularity. I have seen the ridiculous infomercial advertising the pump placed under the chin and have seen their photos claiming spectacular results. What a shame they would prey on the public like that. Surgery can fix this though and you will eventually need to adjust to this and accept it. Over time... more