The layer of subcutaneous fat here is usually small, and the skin in this area itself is thin and poorly moisturized. The most noticeable manifestations are:
- formation of excess fat deposits in the chin area;
- decreased skin tone, the appearance of excess skin and sagging (“turkey neck”);
- smoothing the cervical-mental angle;
- divergence of the edges of the cervical subcutaneous muscle, which leads to the formation of unaesthetic-looking cords on the neck.
Among other things, the skin on the neck sags after losing weight. A sharp loss of body weight leads to the fact that fat deposits disappear, but the skin that previously covered them does not have time to return to its normal shape and remains stretched.
Neck and chin lift methods
Lifting the neck and lower third of the face can be performed in different ways:
- Platysmoplasty. It is used in cases where there is sagging skin, excess fat deposits in the chin and neck area, as well as weakened tone of the neck muscles. The correction can be performed in the middle part of the neck or with simultaneous capture of its central and lateral parts. An incision is made under the chin or in the ear area. Excess skin is excised, excess fat deposits are removed using liposuction, and the neck muscles and skin are tightened. Sutures are placed on the skin.
- Surgical method with an incision. The skin is cut under the chin, eliminating excess tissue and, if necessary, excess fat deposits. As a result, the neck and lower third of the face acquire clear contours, an attractive silhouette and a beautiful shape. This method is recommended for patients with significant sagging skin under the chin.
- Use of endotins. Special fixing plates made of polymers are inserted under the skin using an endoscope and secured in the desired position, then sutures are applied. Access is through small incisions or punctures in the skin, so scarring is minimal and healing is faster. Within 6-12 months, endotins are absorbed, but the own connective tissue framework formed during this time continues to support the skin, and it remains smooth, elastic and taut.
How is surgery performed?
Before surgery, the patient must undergo a general examination to identify contraindications and assess his state of health.
The procedure itself takes from 1 to 2 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. In some cases, when only limited intervention is required, local anesthesia may be used. The operation is performed in a hospital setting, but usually, if the results are positive and the patient’s condition is stable, he is discharged home either on the day of correction or the next day.
There are two most common neck lift methods:
- Classic way.
- Endoscopic method.
Most often it is used when it is necessary to perform a large-scale intervention. It involves moving large volumes of skin, subcutaneous tissue and neck muscles, removing excess skin and fat. The surgical incision with an open approach is significant in size and can go around the auricle and reach the scalp.
In this case, incisions that are only 1–1.5 cm in length are made in the least noticeable areas: behind the ears, in the chin folds, etc. In such cases, liposuction is performed through micropunctures in the skin. This type of correction is most often used in patients under the age of 40, as well as for tightening neck skin that has sagged after losing weight.
Alternative techniques
As an alternative to platysmaplasty and surgical lifting, liposuction in the chin and neck area and reinforcement with gold threads can be performed in our clinic. Liposuction allows you to get rid of excess fat deposits and “double chin”, improve the contours of the facial oval, lower jaw and neck. The procedure can be performed using a laser, vibration, or the most effective combined method (laser-assisted liposuction).
Gold reinforcement helps to correct mild age-related changes and tighten the skin, especially in cases where surgical intervention is undesirable or inapplicable.
How to remove a double chin?
“Is it possible to remove a double chin and how to do it?” - one of the most common questions regarding plastic surgery and cosmetology. The answer from modern plastic surgeons and cosmetologists is, of course, positive.
There are many methods for eliminating and removing a double chin. All of them are divided into two groups: operational and non-operative. Accordingly, this procedure can be done both in a plastic surgery clinic and in a beauty salon.
How to remove a double chin in a salon? Just!
- One of the options for getting rid of a double chin is RF lifting using lipolytic drugs.
This method is based on stimulating the production of collagen fibers by heating the deep layers of the skin. After the RF lifting procedure, fat cells in this problem area are destroyed, and the skin is tightened to the adjacent tissues. The result after the lifting session will be immediate. Moreover, the skin on the treated area will become noticeably younger due to the production of young collagen.
- Among the surgical methods to solve this problem, they are actively using mini liposuction
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In order to remove a double chin through surgery, you will need to make several small incisions in the treated area, through which excess fat will be removed. The surgical process will last about 1 hour, after which a compression bandage is applied, which must be worn for 3 days.
Mini-liposuction is the most non-traumatic and effective way to remove a double chin using surgery. This method allows you to get rid of the defect quickly and without traces; modern plastic technologies will help to avoid scars and complications.
Recovery period
The operation is performed under general or local anesthesia and lasts about 2 hours. The first day after it, the patient remains in the clinic under the supervision of a nurse. Within 1-2 weeks, swelling, pain, and bruising will be observed in the intervention area, which is normal. In general, the rehabilitation period lasts about 2-3 weeks. During this period, it is necessary to avoid visiting the sauna, swimming pool, bathhouse, as well as playing sports. The sutures on the skin are removed after 7-10 days.
Platysmaplasty can be performed in Moscow at the Medial clinic. The price of the operation depends on the volume of intervention and the correction method used. Endoscopic lifting of the lower third of the face is slightly more expensive than surgical methods, but the recovery period after it is shorter and the scars on the skin are minimal.
You can find out how much a lower face lift costs, ask all your questions and make an appointment with a doctor by phone in Moscow or through the feedback form on our website.
Prices for lifting (lifting; endoscopy; menteroplasty)
| Name of service | |
| Skin plastic surgery of the face and neck | 150,000 rub. |
| Face and neck lift with SMAS plastic surgery | 225,000 rub. |
| Plastic surgery of the chin area (platysmoplasty) | 60,000 rub. |
| Chin augmentation (mentoplasty) | 60,000 rub. |
| Chin reduction | 90,000 rub. |
| Liposuction of the chin and oval (during the operation) | 40,000 rub. |
| Lipofilling (during surgery) | 40,000 rub. |
| Consumables | 8000 rub. |
| Anesthetic care | 15,000 rub. |
| Hospital (1 day) | 5000 rub. |
| Suture removal + consumables | 1000 rub. |
Causes of a double chin
An increase in soft tissue volume can be caused by various factors. Among the most common causes of a double chin are the following:
- Obesity or sudden weight changes
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Of course, this defect is most often found in overweight people. In the area between the face and neck, fatty tissue is deposited very quickly, and leaves very slowly when losing weight.
- Heredity.
If you are tormented by the question “how to remove a double chin?”, try to remember whether this problem was relevant for your mother or grandmothers. Yes? In this case, there is most likely a genetic predisposition.
- Special structure of the lower jaw.
For those with a weak lower jaw, the area under the chin is too small and, even if it contains a small amount of fatty tissue, it still looks like a double chin.
- Disturbance of the facial contour due to age-related changes.
As a result of aging, the skin becomes less elastic, the subcutaneous fat layer decreases, and the muscles in the neck lose tone and weaken, so the soft tissues sag and form a double chin.
- Thyroid dysfunction, diabetes mellitus.
Endocrine system diseases and blood sugar imbalance are also common causes of this defect. Therefore, it is very important to closely monitor your health and be checked by an endocrinologist.
- Poor posture, as well as the use of a high pillow for sleeping.
Incorrect posture when walking and sitting, as well as the habit of sleeping on high pillows are a predisposing factor for the appearance of a double chin.
Contraindications
Plastic surgery to remove a double chin is possible only in the absence of the following contraindications:
- oncological pathologies;
- diabetes;
- detected disorders of blood clotting mechanisms;
- established AIDS;
- tuberculosis;
- renal failure;
- acute forms of inflammatory and infectious diseases;
- pregnancy;
- diseases, skin damage in the neck area;
- mental disorders.
The presence of absolute or relative contraindications is determined by the doctor who will perform the operation.
Prevention of double chin
You can maintain a clear oval face for many years with the following recommendations:
- use neck and chin creams, make homemade masks, compresses and self-massage;
- use silicone skin cups;
- familiarize yourself with the complexes of special gymnastics for the face and choose the appropriate option for yourself: the exercises do not require much time, but are very effective;
- get rid of high pillows;
- watch the head tilt while reading or working, if possible use an elastic support bandage;
- carefully control your posture.
Strict diets aimed at obtaining quick results are far from the best method of losing weight. By losing ten extra pounds in this way, you can visually add several years to yourself by getting loose, sagging skin in problem areas.
Prices for double chin removal
If you want to remove a double chin, surgery can be an excellent solution, but the price may vary. The cost consists of several factors - the rating of the clinic, the level of the plastic surgeon, the expected volume of intervention, the need for additional manipulations.
On average, the price ranges from 50,000 to 160,000 rubles. This issue is discussed individually with the doctor after consultation and assessment of the patient’s condition.
Cosmetic procedures are contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.
Honey massage
It is believed that using honey during the procedure helps to tone and rejuvenate the skin. Liquid honey is suitable and needs to be heated in a water bath. Crystallized will scratch the skin very strongly, so it is not recommended.
The hair is collected in a bun so that it does not interfere with the procedure. As before any massage, the face must be cleaned, washed with warm water, and wiped with a paper napkin.
First, do a warm-up:
- Light circular movements of the palms move from the center to the edges.
- Then perform tapping movements all over the face.
- Apply a thin layer of honey to the heated skin.
- Wait about 5-10 minutes until the skin absorbs the required amount of honey.
Now the procedure itself:
Start from the chin. Use your index, middle and ring fingers to lightly press on the skin, hold in this position for a few seconds, then remove your hand. There should be no pain.
Then they move on to the nasolabium, cheeks and forehead.
If a white coating appears on your fingers, wash it off with warm water and continue the procedure with clean, dry fingers.
The remaining honey is washed off with warm water, then an ice cube is passed over the skin. The second option, of course, can ruin the whole effect. We wrote about why ice is harmful to the skin in this article.
Before this massage, you should do a test for an allergic reaction. If no redness, itching or other irritation appears on the skin, then you can proceed. Also, it should not be done if you have rosacea, thyroid diseases, herpes, asthma or diabetes.
As you can see, salons offer quite a lot of techniques, which in essence are not very different. But why spend money on it when you can do the same thing yourself? You understand your body, face, skin better. By performing the procedure regularly, you will definitely notice the result in the mirror. Moreover, you can do it at any time convenient for you. Morning, afternoon, or maybe even at night?
Many techniques affect the skin superficially and are more suitable for young girls. We recommend deep self-massage at any age. After all, it fights age-related changes: wrinkles, folds, jowls. This massage works not only at the skin level, but also at the level of muscles, fascia and lymph flow.
We cannot guarantee 100% success with the above techniques. However, we can proudly recommend the “SmeloNET” marathon. Hundreds of thousands of women have already completed it and achieved the desired results. They not only tightened up the oval of the face, but also corrected posture (after all, everything in the body is interconnected), got rid of jowls and smoothed out wrinkles
Japanese facial massage
It has other names: asahi, zogan. The procedure has no age restrictions, so Japanese women start doing it as early as possible. Still, preventing the first signs of aging is much easier than getting rid of them. It is aimed not only at treating the surface of the skin, but also at the lymph nodes, bones of the face and skull. This procedure actively disperses lymph, improves blood circulation, and starts regeneration processes. The technique is as follows: a straight back is required, start by working on the forehead. The fingers are placed in the middle of the forehead, gradually moved towards the temples and down to the neck. To get rid of nasolabial swelling, massage the wings of the nose for a minute. For jowls, do the following: fix the chin with one hand, and with the other move from it to the outer corner of the eye.
It should not be done for people with skin diseases, diseases of the lymphatic system and severe diabetes.
