Is my double chin normal or concerning? (photos)

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I've always figured my double chin was so apparent because of my chin being small considering I'm a healthy weight, but my relatives have had thyroid problems & I was wondering if that could be my issue. It's hard to the touch and isn't symmetrical, favoring the left side. It's something I've became extremely insecure about and was just curious on if I should get it looked into as being anything more serious than just a double chin.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

"For a double chin, InMode FaceTite with VASERlipo would give you the best result.

With significant neck sagging you would need a facelift / neck lift with muscle tightening (platysmaplasty). At the same time, I would recommend lasers (Fraxel, CO2, Halo, or Erbium) and microneedling RF (Fractora, Morpheus8, PiXel8, Intensif) to improve the crepey skin and wrinkles. Overall, the neck can be treated with a combination approach:

1. Microneedling and laser treatments for texture
2. Botox, Dysport, Xeomin or Jeuveau to help platysmal bands
3. Intensif, Fractora, PiXel8, or Morpheus8 microneedling RF for crepey skin and lifting
4. Injectable fillers like Belotero, Restylane Silk, Versa, and Juvederm Volbella to improve lines and folds
5. Face/neck lifting if sagging is prominent or premature, with or without platysmaplasty (muscle tightening)
6. Renuvion (J-Plasma), ThermiRF, and InMode FaceTite/AccuTite for internal tightening
7. Ultherapy and Thermage for external tightening
8. Regular Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra, or InMode Forma treatments with facials to maintain tightness
9. PDO NovaThreads or Silhouette InstaLift cone threads for lifting and long-term collagen production

See an expert for a formal evaluation and to develop a personalized treatment plan based on your individual situation and goals. Best, Dr. Emer"

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Based on your pictures you appear to be good candidate for chin/jaws liposuction.  I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Awesome167046,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from chin liposuction. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Young people who are not overweight and complain of a double chin usually have a slight imbalance between their Mandible and maxilla.  People who have a relatively small or under developed man the bowl tend to do be more predisposed to developing a premature double chin.

Liposuction is the best treatment option. Alternatively weight loss may help to some degree.

Lots of people have this and those who were born with a very long projecting mandible tend to go through life without developing a double chin.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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