Options for Reducing a Double Chin

November 8th, 2018 Posted in Liposuction
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Excess fat under the chin and on the neck can create the appearance of a double chin. Many people have extra fat under the chin, even if they are not overweight. This can make the face look chubby and reduce definition of the chin and jaw. There are two main solutions for reducing the appearance of a double chin: liposuction and Kybella injections. Here are the differences in the procedures for those who may be looking for options to reduce the look of a double chin.

Liposuction

For permanent, targeted fat reduction, liposuction can be used to remove fat cells. Liposuction can remove fat pockets from both under the chin and in the neck area. In most cases, a compression garment is worn for a few days after the procedure to help the skin and tissue reform and tighten. Once the swelling and bruising subsides, the results will be noticeable, usually within two weeks.

Kybella

To destroy fat cells without surgery, Kybella injections can be used for reduction of a double chin. Kybella dissolves fat cells, which are absorbed by the body. It can take more than one treatment of Kybella to get the results desired, usually a month or more apart. While Kybella is less invasive, it can only reduce fat under the chin, not in the neck area. The results are subtler and can take longer to achieve versus liposuction.

Both options can be beneficial for enhancing the definition of the chin and reducing fat. To determine which is best for you, contact a plastic surgeon that offers both at their clinic. They can perform an exam and explain the differences for achieving the results you desire based on your physical attributes.

Posted on behalf of:
Maurice M. Khosh, MD, FACS
580 Park Avenue, Suite 1BE
New York, NY 10065
212-339-9988

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Surgical and Non-Surgical Options for a Double Chin

February 17th, 2018 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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Do you have an extra chin that is hovering below your actual chin? Excess fat under the chin, or the “double chin,” affects both men and women of all ages. This can make the face look chubby and detracts from the jaw and neck line. To remove the double chin, there are surgical and non-surgical options available through plastic surgery clinics. Here are the solutions for removing your double or extra chin.

Plastic Surgery for Double Chins

The double chin can be removed through surgical procedures. For younger people with fatty deposits under the chin, liposuction can be used to remove the extra fat and help define the chin and neck. Older men and women with a double chin may have both fat and excess or sagging skin that needs removal and tightening. A neck lift, which removes the fat through liposuction and tightens the sagging skin, may be the best option for aging double chins.

Non-Surgical Option for Reducing the Double Chin

There is a non-surgical option for reducing fat deposits under the chin. Kybella is an injectable treatment for double chins. This medication is injected into the fat deposits under the chin and attacks the fat cells; the cells disintegrate and are reabsorbed into the body. The fatty area under the chin shrinks, revealing a more defined chin and thinner neck area without the need for surgery. However, Kybella will not tighten sagging skin, which may need surgical lifting once the fat deposits disappear.

If you have a double chin, there are options available to remove those fatty deposits and loose skin. Contact your local facial plastic surgeon to discuss the surgical and non-surgical solutions for double chins.

Posted on behalf of:
Maurice M. Khosh, MD, FACS
580 Park Avenue, Suite 1BE
New York, NY 10065
212-339-9988

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