I'm 56 years old. Thanks to menopause, I gained almost 20 pounds and now have a lot of fat under my chin. The well-defined chin line that I used to have has disappeared! Losing the extra weight to reduce the chin fat is extremely difficult at this point. Which treatment would be best for my situation -- Cool Mini, Kybella, or liposuction? Which would be the easiest, least painful, and have the least amount of downtime? What sort of costs would be involved?
Answer: Liposuction Hello, according to your photos it seems like liposuction would be the best treatment to
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Answer: Liposuction Hello, according to your photos it seems like liposuction would be the best treatment to
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May 25, 2017
Answer: Kybella Thank you for your question. Kybella is more effective than Cool Mini. Kybella also provides a shorter recovery time than liposuction. It is the only FDA approved non-surgical injectable to reduce the double chin due to submental fat and to contour the jawline. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to learn more about cost, downtime, and recovery expectations.
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May 25, 2017
Answer: Kybella Thank you for your question. Kybella is more effective than Cool Mini. Kybella also provides a shorter recovery time than liposuction. It is the only FDA approved non-surgical injectable to reduce the double chin due to submental fat and to contour the jawline. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to learn more about cost, downtime, and recovery expectations.
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Which Is Best for Me: Liposuction, CoolMini or Kybella? Liposuction, CoolMini and Kybella All Can Eliminate Double Chins Liposuction, CoolMini and Kybella are all effective means of permanently eliminating your double chin. Liposuction is the fastest: It takes just one treatment. However, you will have a few days of soreness and swelling. You may also have a small scar afterward. Kybella is minimally invasive, not very painful, takes 2 minutes and uses injections of deoxycholic acid to dissolve fat. You will need more than one treatment and will experience swelling for about one week after injection.CoolSculpting also takes 2 treatment sessions, each about 1 hour. CoolSculpting is completely noninvasive, not painful under the chin and causes minimal swelling. It uses cryolipolysis – a patented technique that freezes fat cells – to permanently remove fat. It takes two months or more before your final results are visible with CoolSculpting or Kybella. Liposuction allows you to see your results immediately after the swelling goes down. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist that is an expert in all 3 options will let you ask more questions about these three highly effective fat-removal techniques so you can choose the one that's best for you.
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Which Is Best for Me: Liposuction, CoolMini or Kybella? Liposuction, CoolMini and Kybella All Can Eliminate Double Chins Liposuction, CoolMini and Kybella are all effective means of permanently eliminating your double chin. Liposuction is the fastest: It takes just one treatment. However, you will have a few days of soreness and swelling. You may also have a small scar afterward. Kybella is minimally invasive, not very painful, takes 2 minutes and uses injections of deoxycholic acid to dissolve fat. You will need more than one treatment and will experience swelling for about one week after injection.CoolSculpting also takes 2 treatment sessions, each about 1 hour. CoolSculpting is completely noninvasive, not painful under the chin and causes minimal swelling. It uses cryolipolysis – a patented technique that freezes fat cells – to permanently remove fat. It takes two months or more before your final results are visible with CoolSculpting or Kybella. Liposuction allows you to see your results immediately after the swelling goes down. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist that is an expert in all 3 options will let you ask more questions about these three highly effective fat-removal techniques so you can choose the one that's best for you.
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May 3, 2017
Answer: My situation... Thanks for the photos and questions, Linda. Nothing substitutes for a thoughtful physical exam, and I would encourage you to get a formal consult. All of the technologies and procedures that you mentioned are effective reducing fat in the neck, but really, as we age, not only can we deposit fat, but our skin changes and our muscle tone can change. The question is whether you can meet your goals with fat removal and possibly some other technology to help tighten skin, e.g. ultherapy. That can only be answered by assessing your neck in person. If there are concerns about the quality of the skin, or the underlying muscles, then you may benefit most from a formal neck lift. Best of luck as you consider your options.
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May 3, 2017
Answer: My situation... Thanks for the photos and questions, Linda. Nothing substitutes for a thoughtful physical exam, and I would encourage you to get a formal consult. All of the technologies and procedures that you mentioned are effective reducing fat in the neck, but really, as we age, not only can we deposit fat, but our skin changes and our muscle tone can change. The question is whether you can meet your goals with fat removal and possibly some other technology to help tighten skin, e.g. ultherapy. That can only be answered by assessing your neck in person. If there are concerns about the quality of the skin, or the underlying muscles, then you may benefit most from a formal neck lift. Best of luck as you consider your options.
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May 2, 2017
Answer: Chin Contouring with VASER, ThermiRF, Coolsculpting, Kybella, Thermage, Ultherapy, Exilis I find that VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF are best for contouring the chin in those who are candidates and can be combined with a neck lift at the same time, depending on skin laxity. Kybella can be used as an alternative and needs to be combined with thermage/ultherapy/exilis or coolsculpting for good results. Cost will vary, I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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May 2, 2017
Answer: Chin Contouring with VASER, ThermiRF, Coolsculpting, Kybella, Thermage, Ultherapy, Exilis I find that VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF are best for contouring the chin in those who are candidates and can be combined with a neck lift at the same time, depending on skin laxity. Kybella can be used as an alternative and needs to be combined with thermage/ultherapy/exilis or coolsculpting for good results. Cost will vary, I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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