The Unwanted Double Chin
As we age, our skin begins to lose laxity to the point where we begin to notice areas of loose and dangling skin on areas such as our arms, abdomen, and neck. One of the most commonly complained areas of excess skin and fat from our patients is around the chin and neck, also known as the submentum. Because our face and neck are the most visible parts of our body that is seen the most, it can be the area that can be most bothersome, even though other areas may be affected.
The typical treatments for tightening and removing excess tissue and fat around the neck and chin is a face and neck lift surgery. This type of surgery is still the best option for overall improvement; however, many individuals do not want to go through with a surgery or cannot take the adequate time off after surgery. In recent years, new or improved technologies and treatments have come through to
help eliminate fat, or tighten the skin around the neck and chin.
Belkyra is a new injectable medication that is approved for the treatment and reduction of excess fat under the chin on the upper neck.
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