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?
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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