i have a large bulge under my chin like a frog! What are my options?

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Hi, i am a 20 yr old, 6ft, 12 stone male. I have gained weight recently (i used to be about 11 stone) but i have noticed that i've a large bulge under my chin. i only can describe it as like a frog. i have always had a small chin but the bulge drops below my chin so can be seen from the front which is very unattractive! so i am wondering if there is any way of me doing exercises to raise the bulge and tighten th skin or is there a way of raising this bulge up or lowering my chin/make it bigger?

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos.  There are several options for contouring the neck.Non surgical options include: 1) Kybella to dissolve the fatty tissue in the submental area 2) Cool-mini treatment from Coolsculpting to target the same area  3)
 Adding a skin tightening device such as Ulthera or Profound to the neck
 tissue in conjunction with the one of the above to further tighten the 
skin.  Surgical options include:  1) Straight liposuction which would reduce the pinchable fat under the chin2) 
 Anterior neck lift with liposuction which would also allow for 
tightening of the platysmal muscles in the midline to allow for tighter 
neck contour3)  Traditional neck lift which does the same as 2) but also removes some excess skin in the neck.I
 would recommend that you visit with a board certified plastic surgeon 
who offers the various options above to discuss the pros/cons of each 
option and help you decide which is the best for you.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

If your exam confirms that you have excess fat below your chin in the upper neck you have two main choices:Liposuction (invasive) or non-invasive: #Kybella (see below link) or possible #CoolSculpt (many say not as good).

Raymond E. Lee, MD · Answer

Thanks for sharing.  From what you are describing, chin liposuction and possible laser lipolysis would likely be your option for the best results.  Exercising is helpful to lose weight but neck of facial exercise won't accomplish what you are desiring.  Consult with several experienced board certified facial plastic / plastic surgeons.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

there are many options for this area, i find that liposuciton is best for a very quick improvement. but non invasive options like kybella and coolmini exist too.  Please see an expert for an evaluation.  Dr. Emer.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

The bulge beneath your chin can be addressed with weight loss.  Once you have reached your weight goal and that bulge is still present then liposuction could be beneficial to improve your contour.

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