I am in my 60's and have hated my chin/neck my entire life! What can be done for the aging face with this problem of the short lower jaw, fat neck and double chin?? Also, of course, gravity has taken its toll and I now have jowls and my lips are turned downwards . What can be done for my down-turned smile and jowls?
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March 10, 2015
Answer: Treatment of double chin and neck fat in older people
Christopher Kelly, MD (license relinquished) says:
It appears that a significant part of your problem is fat under your chin which will be corrected with liposuction. You may also have some loose skin, which will not be corrected with liposuction and require either a necklift or facelift procedure. Good luck.
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The chin proper seldom has surplus fat. When we are talking about liposuction of the chin it means the area of the upper neck between the chin proper in the beginning in the vertical neck. Adjustments to the chin proper are seldom done and can create significant postop problems.