How to Treat Sagging Neck and Dreaded Double Chin
The methods that can be applied to saggy neck and chin are tailored for each patient’s needs. There are treatment options as liposuction, HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) method, V Lift method, and PRP. These are the most common and effective procedures for this matter. Here are the most commonly used methods for sagging neck and dreaded double chin in detail:
Liposuction: Liposuction is another popular treatment for saggy neck and chin. Liposuction is a type of fat removal procedure and is performed on patients who would like to have spot reduction, fat removal, and improvement of saggy skin. During liposuction for saggy neck and chin, general or local anesthesia can be used. The whole procedure can take 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. The doctor first makes an incision in the lower part of the chin, and then solutions are injected into this area. In Vaser liposuction, a procedure can be performed using ultrasound energy or laser technology, which aims to break down fat cells. Traditional liposuction, on the other hand, involves fat removal through incisions.
HIFU: HIFU is another method that can help improve saggy skin in the neck and chin. It uses ultrasound energy as a new technology that allows sound waves to reach the target layer under the skin and tighten it. It is one of the most used methods among non-surgical tightening methods.
Ultherapy: Ultherapy using ultrasound energy is one of the most famous, non-surgical tightening methods of today. It allows the sound waves inaudible to human ear to reach the target layer of the skin and help it tighten.
Thread lift: Thread lift is another effective treatment that comes to mind when it comes to stretching the neck and chin. A thread lift is a type of lifting treatment that aims to make the neck look more tight and young. This treatment method is performed without surgery. It is done using special threads made of polylactic acid and polydioxanone. These threads are also used in some cardiovascular surgeries. These safe threads can stay under the skin for approximately 1 to 1,5 years.
PRP and Sagging Neck
PRP is a supportive treatment frequently used in the treatment of saggy neck and chin. If deemed appropriate, PRP can be combined with other treatment options for sagging neck and dreaded chin. PRP treatment does not aim to remove the saggy skin, it is rather a treatment related to removing wrinkles. PRP can be performed once a month and 3 to 4 times in total.
Before & After Treatments for Saggy Neck and Dreaded Chin
If you got liposuction, you may need to wear a bandage for a short time. If you got thread lift, you may experience such side effects as redness, swelling, and bruising in a few days. There may also be slight bleeding.
If you got HIFU, you should avoid sunlight for a while and lying on your face or your side. Pressure should not be applied to the application area for 10 days after the procedure. Hot water including sauna and hammam should also be avoided for a while. You may need to take antibiotics to minimize the risk of infection.