The first place we show signs of aging isn’t necessarily where we think—it’s often our neck that gives away our age. Many people spend so much time focusing on their face that they ignore their neck where skin is thin, mobile, and very prone to laxity. VIDA offers three key solutions for the neck area, whether you’re struggling with a double chin, weak jawline, skin sagging in this area, or all three. Determining the cause of your neck troubles is a must so that the right treatment plan can be created. Here are our top 3 treatments that target the neck so you can turn back the clock:
Kybella
If a pocket of stubborn fat is your biggest culprit, Kybella is the answer. This isn’t necessarily a sign of aging, since a double chin can happen to anyone of any age. When a double chin is exclusively caused by excess fat, you may only need Kybella injections. This injectable is made with a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, the body’s natural means of burning fat.
Kybella features a specialized “stamp” so that you get numerous injections at once. This ensures your treatment is fast and as comfortable as possible. However, Kybella isn’t a one and done treatment. Most clients need 3 – 6 treatments spaced about one month apart for optimal results. A series of injections is a must because you don’t want to dissolve too much fat, especially in this area. Once fat is dissolved with Kybella, it’s permanently gone.
Dermal fillers
You might have the appearance of a double chin due mostly to a weak chin or jawline rather than a pocket of fat. Oftentimes, this is genetic but can become exacerbated with age. Dermal fillers are becoming increasingly popular in the chin and/or along the jawline as more people are becoming aware of how a weak appearance in this area makes them look older and heavier than they are. Specifically, Ariana Grande has inspired many people to get jawline fillers.
It may be recommended that you combine Kybella with dermal fillers. This is the best solution for those who have issues with both fat and jaw or chin weakness. We offer many types of dermal fillers, and most are made with hyaluronic acid (HA). However, there are dermal filler options that work via collagen induction therapy. Results from those types of fillers are not immediate, but they are typically longer lasting.
Ultherapy
Skin laxity and sagging can create the appearance of a double chin, weak chin, or worsen the situation. We stop producing as much collagen as we get older. Combine this fact with gravity and genetics, and it’s no wonder we start to see a “gobbler” under our chin. Ultherapy harnesses the power of ultrasound energy to tighten skin from the inside out. It uses the same technology as the ultrasound you are familiar with, which allows your provider to see exactly where they are sending the energy.
Ultherapy has been dubbed the non-invasive alternative to a facelift because the results are so dramatic. A facelift is a surgical procedure that lifts the lower half of the face and the neck (if needed), and you can certainly use Ultherapy in areas beyond the neck, too. Results can last for several months, and most clients opt for maintenance sessions in order to sustain their results.
Double Chin Solutions
Do you know what’s causing your double chin? Fat, weak jawline or chin, and skin laxity—they might all be present. Let’s work together to determine the cause and develop a treatment plan that will give you great results without the need for surgery. At VIDA, we are home to medical professionals, including MDs and RNs where every esthetician is personally trained by Kim Thompson.
Of course, a double chin is just part of what makes us lose confidence and look older. Overall skin quality should also be a top priority and can be managed with treatments such as laser skin rejuvenation, Botox, and microdermabrasion. If you’re ready to turn back the clock, schedule a consultation today. Call VIDA or complete the online contact form now.
