A double chin can be caused by extreme weight loss or weight gain. This causes the skin to sag and it appears as if you have two chins or a double chin. In these cases the only cure is having it cosmetically repaired.
One common solution is a face lift. Face lift procedures can use augment or change the chin with implants called chin augmentation Genioplasty or reduce the chin with a procedure called Mentoplasty.
Genioplasty is used to make the appear more visually appealing. They may enhance the chin’s structure with lifts and implants or reduce it’s appearance by rounding off the chin surgically.
Mentoplasty surgery may involve all different types of procedures to enhance the appearance of the chin. Liposuction is commonly associated with a Mentoplasty procedure. To conform the jaw line sometimes implants are used. This procedure can run up the neck all the way to the chin.
There are risk involving surgical procedures from anesthesia to infection however, there have been advancements in medical technology and these risks are relatively minor. Make sure you consult your doctor before having any type of surgical procedure.
A double chin can make you feel older than you really are. It may even be from genetics. Your mother or father had a double chin and because of your genes you are doomed to have one as well. But in these days you do not have to live with physical imperfections. There are cosmetic surgeons in every major city.
When choosing your surgeon here are few tips to help you out: Make sure they have had at least 5 years surgical training, is board certified, and operates in an accredited medical facility. Last but not least even thought they may have surgical training, make sure they have experience in the procedure you are looking to have completed.
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