I get a double chin quite easily from slightly moving my head down to smiling. I am 5'7" and 120lbs so I don't think it's fat, but I could be wrong. What surgery or non surgical procedure can I do to fix this?
September 19, 2016
Answer: Double Chin There are several options for a "double chin"First: Consider the jawbone itself. Is the mandible projecting out properly? If no, a chin implant or moving the bone forward (genioplasty) could be an option. If there is fat in the upper neck, options include Kybella to dissolve the fat, liposuction, or a direct fat excision. A platysmaplasty to tighten the muscle layer might also be indicated. Occasionally, I will find a small amount of fat below the platysma that can be removed to give the neck a better contour. A plastic surgeon can evaluate your particular anatomy and discuss these options with you. I suspect that you would make for a good surgical candidate. Good luck!
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Double Chin There are several options for a "double chin"First: Consider the jawbone itself. Is the mandible projecting out properly? If no, a chin implant or moving the bone forward (genioplasty) could be an option. If there is fat in the upper neck, options include Kybella to dissolve the fat, liposuction, or a direct fat excision. A platysmaplasty to tighten the muscle layer might also be indicated. Occasionally, I will find a small amount of fat below the platysma that can be removed to give the neck a better contour. A plastic surgeon can evaluate your particular anatomy and discuss these options with you. I suspect that you would make for a good surgical candidate. Good luck!
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September 16, 2016
Answer: Getting rid of the double chin. A double chin can be due to excess fat in the chin area, early jowling in the area, and a small chin. Liposuction and a chin implant can improve the neck line. Alternatively, Kybella injections can help improve the neck fullness. Kybella is a non surgical option for patients with submental fullness.
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September 16, 2016
Answer: Getting rid of the double chin. A double chin can be due to excess fat in the chin area, early jowling in the area, and a small chin. Liposuction and a chin implant can improve the neck line. Alternatively, Kybella injections can help improve the neck fullness. Kybella is a non surgical option for patients with submental fullness.
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