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Neck laxity after losing 10 lbs. - what are the best options to treat this? (Photos)

I (37f) recently had this extra skin show up under my chin (about one month ago). I lost maybe 10 pounds (200 -> 190) since November and I only really started noticing this maybe a month ago. I'm surprised since I'm very fit, active, eat healthy, and I'm pretty tall (6'3") so my body fat percentage wasn't huge to begin with. Had my hormones checked and they're normal. What are my options here (skin care, in-office procedures, face lift)? Any chance this will self-correct? Should I regain the weight to fill it out?

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