Double Chin Removal
Several different factors can cause a double chin, including age and heretics, but is most often associated with obesity. A double chin occurs when excess fat builds up below the chin There is no health problem associated with a double chin. However, many people are self-conscious about it. Dieting and exercising can usually get rid of a double chin. But, if non-invasive treatments do not work, there are surgical options for double chin removal.
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Make Healthy Lifestyle Changes
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Before considering plastic surgery to get rid of a double chin, first try to make healthy lifestyle changes. A lack of exercise can cause fat deposits to develop in your chin. Therefore, if your double chin is caused by a weight problem, sometimes losing 10 to 15 pounds can get rid of it, according to author Jared Rothe in the article "Lose a Double Chin." You can also perform localized chin exercises to specifically target the fat tissue and tighten the skin. One simple exercise involves opening your mouth, moving your jaw in a circular motion, and then moving it back and forth.
Along with exercise, you also should incorporate a healthy diet into your lifestyle. The diet should be high in fiber, low in fat and calories, and contain plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. A healthy diet will help you lose weight, which will prevent fat deposits from developing below your chin.
Surgical Procedures
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The most effective way to remove a double chin is through surgery. Several different cosmetic surgeries can remove a double chin, including liposuction, laser surgery and a neck lift. Liposuction involves removing the fatty tissue around the chin. Recovery time is usually a few days. However, sometimes the procedure will leave lose skin around the chin area.
Laser surgery is a relatively new way to remove a double chin. During the procedure, a laser is used to melt the fat and firm the skin around the area. It usually leaves no scarring and has a short recovery time.
During a neck lift procedure, the neck muscles are tightened and excess fat is removed. Recovery time is about a week, and the procedure may leave some scarring.
Precautions
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Although surgical procedures are an effective way to remove a double chin, these solutions should only be done if non-invasive treatments do not help. As with any type of surgery, there is a chance of complications during the procedure. There is also no guarantee that the surgeon will be able to completely and evenly remove all of the fat tissue in your chin.
In addition, it is important to remember that after a surgical procedure you will still need to change your lifestyle habits. Without a proper diet and exercise routine, the double chin will likely reappear within a few months after surgery.
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