Is there anything I can do to firm-up or eliminate a sagging, wrinkling double chin that has developed this past year. I've always had a small double chin (from dad), however in the past year, my body is changing - fat is shifting to tummy area, upper arms are puckering and sagging, but most obvious to me is this hideous double chin that jiggles when I talk. I try to eat right and stay active, but am at a loss. I am a 59 yr old female, 5'6", weight:140, walk 3- 5 miles 3 days/wk, do yoga 1-3 days/wk, vigorously clean house and do yard work regularly, do daily water aroebics in the summer, however I do have a desk job during the day. Please, please can you HELP me or direct me to a good resource!!
Answer: Neck aging, double chin There are usually two components two "fixing" the neck: tightening the neck muscles, and tightening the skin that leads to the neck. Typically that calls for a neck lift and a facelift. Anything short of that, including mini-lifts, will yield suboptimal results. Modern facelifts also add volume to deficient areas, redistribute tissues so that the jowls are lightened but the cheek area is strengthened. When consulting for these procedures, the patient should also consider the balance of their chin with the rest of their face, to see if a weak chin is contributing to business in the neck.
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Answer: Neck lift Mass, From the description that you are giving, it sounds like a neck lift is the best option. However, if you provide a picture, we may be able to give you more specific advice. With neck lift, you will have a small incision around your earlobe and behind your ear. Sometimes, you may also need a small incision under your chin. With this method, we can tighten up your underlying muscles and your overlying skin. Good luck with your surgery.
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Answer: Neck lift Mass, From the description that you are giving, it sounds like a neck lift is the best option. However, if you provide a picture, we may be able to give you more specific advice. With neck lift, you will have a small incision around your earlobe and behind your ear. Sometimes, you may also need a small incision under your chin. With this method, we can tighten up your underlying muscles and your overlying skin. Good luck with your surgery.
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January 28, 2009
Answer: Several options for double chin, some better than others The neck is one of the more complex areas to deal with in terms of aging. Several factors contribute to facial aging involving the neck. Skin laxity, excess fat, and weakening of the muscles and supporting structures of the neck are three of the more common reasons. A small chin that you may have had your entire life may also contribute to the sagging in your neck that you are now seeing. Diet and exercise are essential, but, only helpful to a point. A thorough evaluation of your neck and face by an experienced physician will enable you to receive the best advice for your particular situation. One procedure or approach is definitely not appropriate for all patients. A combination including surgery to address the skin and muscles of the neck and liposuction will likely be required at 59 years of age.
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Answer: Several options for double chin, some better than others The neck is one of the more complex areas to deal with in terms of aging. Several factors contribute to facial aging involving the neck. Skin laxity, excess fat, and weakening of the muscles and supporting structures of the neck are three of the more common reasons. A small chin that you may have had your entire life may also contribute to the sagging in your neck that you are now seeing. Diet and exercise are essential, but, only helpful to a point. A thorough evaluation of your neck and face by an experienced physician will enable you to receive the best advice for your particular situation. One procedure or approach is definitely not appropriate for all patients. A combination including surgery to address the skin and muscles of the neck and liposuction will likely be required at 59 years of age.
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January 27, 2009
Answer: It depends on your goals. Neck rejuvenation is a specialty unto itself. When I counsel patients about improving the neck area I make sure that they understand that the neck has several layers that need to be individually addressed to optimal improvement. The first and, in my opinion, the most important layer, is the skin. Taking care of your skin will make the best statement about you in the end. To this end, I usually recommend healthy water intake, sunscreen with an SPF>30, and medical grade skin care product usage. In my practice I further improve the skin through the use of laser skin resurfacing and prefer to use Active FX fractional carbon dioxide laser to gently tighten the skin over the course of 3-4 treatments. The next layer to consider is the fat layer directly under the skin. The best way to deal with it is to perform small cannula liposuction. I use VASER ultrasound technology to try and get some additional skin tightening with the loss of the fat. It is not absolutely necessary though. The final layer to consider is the underlying muscle layer known as the platysma. The platysma muscle with time and use become loose and starts to sag. Here in Denver, women are extremely active with yoga and Pilates. Those disciplines require some unusual head positions that stretch those neck muscle out and, in my opinion, contribute to sag. A neck lift procedure helps tighten the underlying muscle layer and gets rid of excess old skin to give you better definition to your neck. Hope this helps. Dr. Shah
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Answer: It depends on your goals. Neck rejuvenation is a specialty unto itself. When I counsel patients about improving the neck area I make sure that they understand that the neck has several layers that need to be individually addressed to optimal improvement. The first and, in my opinion, the most important layer, is the skin. Taking care of your skin will make the best statement about you in the end. To this end, I usually recommend healthy water intake, sunscreen with an SPF>30, and medical grade skin care product usage. In my practice I further improve the skin through the use of laser skin resurfacing and prefer to use Active FX fractional carbon dioxide laser to gently tighten the skin over the course of 3-4 treatments. The next layer to consider is the fat layer directly under the skin. The best way to deal with it is to perform small cannula liposuction. I use VASER ultrasound technology to try and get some additional skin tightening with the loss of the fat. It is not absolutely necessary though. The final layer to consider is the underlying muscle layer known as the platysma. The platysma muscle with time and use become loose and starts to sag. Here in Denver, women are extremely active with yoga and Pilates. Those disciplines require some unusual head positions that stretch those neck muscle out and, in my opinion, contribute to sag. A neck lift procedure helps tighten the underlying muscle layer and gets rid of excess old skin to give you better definition to your neck. Hope this helps. Dr. Shah
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January 27, 2009
Answer: It sounds like you need a facelift and liposuction Excess fat is removed under the chin with liposuction, but you will probably require a facelift to remove the excess skin that will remain. Your surgeon can tell you if a chin implant would be of benefit as well. Unfortunately, with age and gravity, everything is headed south. Exercise can help tone muscles but won't correct the sagging skin.
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Answer: It sounds like you need a facelift and liposuction Excess fat is removed under the chin with liposuction, but you will probably require a facelift to remove the excess skin that will remain. Your surgeon can tell you if a chin implant would be of benefit as well. Unfortunately, with age and gravity, everything is headed south. Exercise can help tone muscles but won't correct the sagging skin.
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