Reducing a Double Chin without Surgery

Does your jaw or chin lack definition due to fatty tissue under the chin? The ‘double chin’ is a common problem for both men and women, impacting the overall appearance of their neck and face. While liposuction surgery can remove excess fat tissue, it also requires recovery and downtime. Another option is Kybella injections, the non-surgical option to reduce a double chin.

What Is Kybella?

Kybella is a synthetic form of a bio-acid that breaks down fat cells in the body. This substance attacks the cellular walls of fat cells, destroying them completely. When injected into fatty areas, the fat cells disintegrate and the fat inside the cells is absorbed into the bloodstream. Since fat cells do not regenerate, once they are gone, they do not return.

How Does It Work?

Kybella injections are designed specifically to help with small fatty deposits like those that create a double chin. A few injections are placed in the area by a plastic surgeon and the bio acid goes to work on destroying the fat cells. Over several weeks, the chin and neck area begin to shrink in size as the fat cells disappear. Depending on the extent of the fatty tissue, additional injections may be needed to obtain the desired effect. Except for slight tenderness or possible bruising after the procedure, there are few known negative side effects of this procedure.

If you are interested in slimming down your chin and neck area to improve your appearance, contact a local plastic surgeon that offers Kybella injections. In just a few weeks you can begin noticing a more defined chin and profile for a more attractive and youthful appearance.

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Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery LLC
5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Northeast #910
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 936-6665

Genioplasty: Changing the Shape of the Chin

When you think of facial plastic surgery, prominent features come to mind like the eyes, nose and mouth. However, as inconspicuous as a chin may be, it can have a large impact on the appearance of the face. A “weak” chin can detract from the balance of the other features in both men and women. Genioplasty is the surgical solution to change the shape of the chin for an improved appearance.

Genioplasty can be used to reshape the chin. For many, this means enhancing the shape to make it stronger. This is very noticeable when you look at a profile of someone with a less prominent chin. Instead of a steady line of features from the nose down, the chin drops under, instead of staying level with the mouth. While genioplasty can also be used to reduces the size of the chin, it is more common for people to want enhancement.

Adding to the chin to make it “stronger” can be done with either bone or a chin implant. Sometimes just reshaping the existing bone can give the patient the desired results. When more material is needed, a chin implant can be added for a more prominent protrusion. For women, this can change the shape of their face and offer a more pleasant surrounding for their mouth. For men, a stronger chin creates a more masculine jaw line that is considered attractive.

Every feature of the face places its part. Even the chin can have a big impact on the overall balance and beauty of a face. If you are not happy with the shape or size of your chin, contact a facial plastic surgeon that performs genioplasty to learn more about surgical options.

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Atlanta Plastic Surgery Specialists, P.C.
2001 Peacthree Road #630
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 355-3566

Improving Your Chin and Neck Without Surgery

Many people focus on the changes that happen to the facial skin from aging, but the skin and tissue below the face changes as well. Double chins, a “turkey gobble’ and wrinkled chest skin can belie your age, even when you have minimized aging signs on your face. There are options to improve your chin, neck and neckline with non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Here are a few ways to address common issue from the chin to the neckline.

Double Chin

Do you have fat deposits under the chin? The double chin is a common issue that can detract from the definition of the jaw and chin. Kybella injections can break down chin fat deposits, shrinking the double chin and improving the overall appearance of your face.

Loose Neck Skin

Sagging skin on the neck is the first stage of creating the “turkey gobble” that most people want to avoid. You can tighten the skin on the neck without a neck lift with options like laser treatments, ultrasound or radiofrequency techniques for a more youthful appearance.

Smoothing “Crepey” Skin on the Neckline

Does the skin on your upper chest have a “crepey” or wrinkled appearance? Improve your neckline with cosmetic options like chemical peels, laser therapy, ultrasound or microneedling. This can improve the tightness, texture and elasticity of the skin for a more youthful appearance for your neckline.

If you want to explore options to improve the appearance of your face, chin, neck and upper chest skin, schedule a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon that offer non-surgical procedures. They can advise you on the best options for creating a more youthful look for your skin.

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Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery LLC
5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Northeast #910
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 936-6665