Double Chin

Treatment

As we get older and our skin loses elasticity, certain areas of our body inevitably begin to sag. This is most noticeable in our face and in our necks and chins. The dreaded double chin naturally occurs with age, and it’s unfortunately often further exacerbated by weight gain. Luckily, today there are many options for smoothing, lessening, and even fully eliminating sagging necks and double chins.

Here at Panacea, we are excited to offer state-of-the-art procedures that address this problem area. Kybella, submental liposuction, Renuvion, and Morpheus8 are all great options depending on your needs. Let’s take a look at each of these procedures in more detail below.

As we get older and our skin loses elasticity, certain areas of our body inevitably begin to sag. This is most noticeable in our face and in our necks and chins. The dreaded double chin naturally occurs with age, and it’s unfortunately often further exacerbated by weight gain. Luckily, today there are many options for smoothing, lessening, and even fully eliminating sagging necks and double chins.

Here at Panacea, we are excited to offer state-of-the-art procedures that address this problem area. Kybella, submental liposuction, Renuvion, and Morpheus8 are all great options depending on your needs. Let’s take a look at each of these procedures in more detail below.

Morpheus8 ​

This skin resurfacing treatment combines microneedling and radiofrequency technology to tighten skin, reduce wrinkles, and smooth scars. By stimulating collagen production in the underlying layers of the dermis, the procedure activates natural healing processing in your skin to produce anti-aging results. It’s quickly catching on as a great alternative to traditional procedures or comparable laser technology. The out-patient procedure requires no sedation and is relatively quick. More information on Morpheus8 can be found here.

With Morpheus 8 advanced technology we can adjust the treatment settings based on each individual’s needs to permanently melt fat and simultaneously tighten the skin. This treatment usually requires a minimum of 4 sessions ($900/session). Don’t hesitate to ask about our discounted packages.

How Long Do Results From Kybella Last?

Results from Kybella vary, but you should expect to see the greatest results around the six month mark after beginning treatment. Results are long-lasting. Once the fat is destroyed, it will not return unless you experience new weight gain.

What’s Kybella’s Recovery Time?

Kybella is minimally invasive, and patients should not experience any significant downtime following their injections. Some patients do experience swelling following their injections, but the swelling should subside within a few days and can be treated with ice and over-the-counter anti-inflammation medicines.

Kybella

Kybella is the only FDA-approved injectable designed specifically to destroy fat cells under the chin to improve your profile and combat the dreaded double chin.

How Does Kybella Work?

Kybella is a nonsurgical injectable that uses a synthetic deoxycholic acid solution that actively destroys fat cells in your chin. Injections are quick, taking between 15-20 minutes to complete. The body’s fat removal process will be activated by the injections, and patients should start to notice results around four to six weeks after the first set of injections. We often recommend a series of treatment sessions spaced over several months. We also often combined Kybella with other procedures for further enhanced results.

Am I A Good Candidate for Kybella?

Most patients with excess fat under their chin are ideal candidates for Kybella. It’s great for patients on the move who want quick results without surgery.

How Long Is Recovery from Submental Liposuction?

Almost all patients are back to normal activities within three days. There may be some swelling and bruising, but most patients experience full recovery after a week. Cosmetic results should be visible after swelling subsides, and can actually continue to improve in the following weeks.

How Much Does Submental Liposuction Cost?

Submental Liposuction typically starts around $5,000. However, pricing may vary depending on your specific needs, so please contact us to determine what’s available for you. Many patients opt to add Renuvion skin tightening to their procedure, which can be added on to Submental Liposuction for $2,500.

Submental

Liposuction

Submental liposuction is a mildly invasive surgical procedure that removes excess fat from the neck through a tiny incision. It greatly reduces double chin appearance, and can help restore or enhance a sharp distinction between the jawline and the rest of the neck.

How Does Submental Liposuction Work?

We perform submental liposuction in the office procedure room under local anesthesia. Just a few small incisions are made inconspicuous beneath the chin, at which point a narrow liposuction instrument is then placed beneath the skin to remove the fat.

Who Are Good Candidates for Submental Liposuction?

Patients who are frustrated with excess skin and fat under their chins and around the neck areas are good candidates for submental liposuction. It is a minimally invasive surgery, and it achieves more substantial results than nonsurgical options.

How Long Does Submental Liposuction Take?

The procedure takes around an hour, and patients are able to return home the same day.

Renuvion

Renuvion is a minimally invasive procedure for skin tightening that uses an innovative combination of radio-frequency energy and helium plasma to address structures in the soft tissues below the skin’s top layer. Also known as J-Plasma® or J-Plasty, the procedure tightens and firms loose skin without surgery, extended downtime, or large surgical scars. Results are often compared to those produced by liposuction, although Renuvion requires less invasive incisions and downtown than traditional liposuction. It can be used to target the neck and chin, as well as several other areas. More information on Renuvion can be found here.

Kybella

Kybella is the only FDA-approved injectable designed specifically to destroy fat cells under the chin to improve your profile and combat the dreaded double chin.

Kybella is a nonsurgical injectable that uses a synthetic deoxycholic acid solution that actively destroys fat cells in your chin. Injections are quick, taking between 15-20 minutes to complete. The body’s fat removal process will be activated by the injections, and patients should start to notice results around four to six weeks after the first set of injections. We often recommend a series of treatment sessions spaced over several months. We also often combined Kybella with other procedures for further enhanced results.

Most patients with excess fat under their chin are ideal candidates for Kybella. It’s great for patients on the move who want quick results without surgery.

Results from Kybella vary, but you should expect to see the greatest results around the six month mark after beginning treatment. Results are long-lasting. Once the fat is destroyed, it will not return unless you experience new weight gain.

Kybella is minimally invasive, and patients should not experience any significant downtime following their injections. Some patients do experience swelling following their injections, but the swelling should subside within a few days and can be treated with ice and over-the-counter anti-inflammation medicines.

Submental

Liposuction

Submental liposuction is a mildly invasive surgical procedure that removes excess fat from the neck through a tiny incision. It greatly reduces double chin appearance, and can help restore or enhance a sharp distinction between the jawline and the rest of the neck.

We perform submental liposuction in the office procedure room under local anesthesia. Just a few small incisions are made inconspicuous beneath the chin, at which point a narrow liposuction instrument is then placed beneath the skin to remove the fat.

Patients who are frustrated with excess skin and fat under their chins and around the neck areas are good candidates for submental liposuction. It is a minimally invasive surgery, and it achieves more substantial results than nonsurgical options.

The procedure takes around an hour, and patients are able to return home the same day.

Almost all patients are back to normal activities within three days. There may be some swelling and bruising, but most patients experience full recovery after a week. Cosmetic results should be visible after swelling subsides, and can actually continue to improve in the following weeks.

Submental Liposuction typically starts around $5,000. However, pricing may vary depending on your specific needs, so please contact us to determine what’s available for you. Many patients opt to add Renuvion skin tightening to their procedure, which can be added on to Submental Liposuction for $2,500.

Renuvion

Renuvion is a minimally invasive procedure for skin tightening that uses an innovative combination of radio-frequency energy and helium plasma to address structures in the soft tissues below the skin’s top layer. Also known as J-Plasma® or J-Plasty, the procedure tightens and firms loose skin without surgery, extended downtime, or large surgical scars. Results are often compared to those produced by liposuction, although Renuvion requires less invasive incisions and downtown than traditional liposuction. It can be used to target the neck and chin, as well as several other areas. More information on Renuvion can be found here.

This skin resurfacing treatment combines microneedling and radiofrequency technology to tighten skin, reduce wrinkles, and smooth scars. By stimulating collagen production in the underlying layers of the dermis, the procedure activates natural healing processing in your skin to produce anti-aging results. It’s quickly catching on as a great alternative to traditional procedures or comparable laser technology. The out-patient procedure requires no sedation and is relatively quick. More information on Morpheus8 can be found here.

With Morpheus 8 advanced technology we can adjust the treatment settings based on each individual’s needs to permanently melt fat and simultaneously tighten the skin. This treatment usually requires a minimum of 4 sessions ($900/session). Don’t hesitate to ask about our discounted packages.