I am an active, fit, thin 49yr old woman. However I have one issue that is making me uncomfortable about my appearance. I have a fold of excess skin running lengthwise under my chin. I don't have the sloping chin with excess fat. It seems to be just skin. My friends tell me that it's not noticable, but then I pull the skin back manually behind my ears and they are amazed. I quite litterally look 10 yrs younger! Are there any non surgical ways to get rid of this excess skin or are they a waste of time and money. Should I just go with a chin lift?
March 16, 2019
Answer: Neck tightening and laxity treatments with Hidef protocol Choosing a plastic surgeon is important in this process, even if you choose to undergo a non-surgical procedure. Neck laxity can be caused by muscle tightening, masseter dysfunction, loose skin, and fascial dehiscence and loosening. Our Hidef approach to non surgical neck lifting addresses underlying muscle hypertrophy, neck laxity, and fascial tightness. We use a combination of Venus Legacy RF, NanoRF, and Ultherapy to exact a tightening of the neck + Botox for muscle and masseter hypertrophy. Retinoid creams are a must and we follow a comprehensive cream program for topical creams. Finally, fractional laser offers the benefits of microablation to improve skin quality and texture. We use this in addition to light therapy and PRP. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
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March 16, 2019
Answer: Neck tightening and laxity treatments with Hidef protocol Choosing a plastic surgeon is important in this process, even if you choose to undergo a non-surgical procedure. Neck laxity can be caused by muscle tightening, masseter dysfunction, loose skin, and fascial dehiscence and loosening. Our Hidef approach to non surgical neck lifting addresses underlying muscle hypertrophy, neck laxity, and fascial tightness. We use a combination of Venus Legacy RF, NanoRF, and Ultherapy to exact a tightening of the neck + Botox for muscle and masseter hypertrophy. Retinoid creams are a must and we follow a comprehensive cream program for topical creams. Finally, fractional laser offers the benefits of microablation to improve skin quality and texture. We use this in addition to light therapy and PRP. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
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September 25, 2017
Answer: How to Get Rid of Excess Neck Skin At Age 49 Without photos, it's difficult to determine the treatment to address your concern. Depending on the level of laxity, the effects of a neck lift will certainly outlast the effects of non-surgical treatments. The presence of banding down the front of the #neck, and, amount of excess skin and condition of your skin are among some factors which determine if you are a #candidate for #rejuvenating the neck. During an in-person examination, your chin will be evaluated along with the neck and jawline. A weak #chin implies a lack of chin support for the skin along the neck line. In younger individuals a chin implant alone is usually all that is needed to improve the appearance of the neck. Subsequently, it will also improve the overall #balance of the face and can create the illusion of a smaller nose. As a stand-alone procedure, chin augmentation can be performed in the office under local #anesthesia. For individuals with signs of #aging in the neck, a chin implant added to one of the recommended procedures above, will provide optimal results. Liposuction under the chin is also another option your doctor can discuss. Your board certified plastic surgeon should evaluate both your anatomical features and aesthetic goals to suggest which procedure best suits your needs. In some cases there may be more than one option to choose from. If you are not a candidate at the time of your #consultation, your board surgeon can recommend non-surgical alternatives to improve your concern.
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September 25, 2017
Answer: How to Get Rid of Excess Neck Skin At Age 49 Without photos, it's difficult to determine the treatment to address your concern. Depending on the level of laxity, the effects of a neck lift will certainly outlast the effects of non-surgical treatments. The presence of banding down the front of the #neck, and, amount of excess skin and condition of your skin are among some factors which determine if you are a #candidate for #rejuvenating the neck. During an in-person examination, your chin will be evaluated along with the neck and jawline. A weak #chin implies a lack of chin support for the skin along the neck line. In younger individuals a chin implant alone is usually all that is needed to improve the appearance of the neck. Subsequently, it will also improve the overall #balance of the face and can create the illusion of a smaller nose. As a stand-alone procedure, chin augmentation can be performed in the office under local #anesthesia. For individuals with signs of #aging in the neck, a chin implant added to one of the recommended procedures above, will provide optimal results. Liposuction under the chin is also another option your doctor can discuss. Your board certified plastic surgeon should evaluate both your anatomical features and aesthetic goals to suggest which procedure best suits your needs. In some cases there may be more than one option to choose from. If you are not a candidate at the time of your #consultation, your board surgeon can recommend non-surgical alternatives to improve your concern.
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August 30, 2015
Answer: Neck lift Ultimately, a surgical neck lift would be your best option. This procedure could include tightening your underlying musculature to give you a better contour and also removing the excess skin laxity. Together this allows for a much better neck contour. In some instances, some liposuction is also beneficial to reduce the submental fullness.However, if you are looking soley for a non-surgical solution, I am finding that the combination of Kybella to reduce the sub mental fullness and an energy device to tighten the skin are among the best non-surgical combinations to help your neck concerns.kybella is an injection procedure that dissolves the fat an may require between 2-4 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. There is some swelling and bruising potential, with the greatest amount with the first treatment.As far as energy devices, I would recommend Ulthera if you are looking for something with no downtime, or Profound if you could tolerate some downtime. Ulthera is an ultrasound based energy that heats the underlying tissue and stimulates collagen in response. Profound is a radio frequency microneedling device that allows for the creation of Elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid and hence restores some of the lost elasticity in the neck. It has more visible downtime with the possibility of some swelling and bruising that diminishes in about a weeks time.
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August 30, 2015
Answer: Neck lift Ultimately, a surgical neck lift would be your best option. This procedure could include tightening your underlying musculature to give you a better contour and also removing the excess skin laxity. Together this allows for a much better neck contour. In some instances, some liposuction is also beneficial to reduce the submental fullness.However, if you are looking soley for a non-surgical solution, I am finding that the combination of Kybella to reduce the sub mental fullness and an energy device to tighten the skin are among the best non-surgical combinations to help your neck concerns.kybella is an injection procedure that dissolves the fat an may require between 2-4 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. There is some swelling and bruising potential, with the greatest amount with the first treatment.As far as energy devices, I would recommend Ulthera if you are looking for something with no downtime, or Profound if you could tolerate some downtime. Ulthera is an ultrasound based energy that heats the underlying tissue and stimulates collagen in response. Profound is a radio frequency microneedling device that allows for the creation of Elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid and hence restores some of the lost elasticity in the neck. It has more visible downtime with the possibility of some swelling and bruising that diminishes in about a weeks time.
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