How to get rid of a double chin

There are many facial and neck exercises which can help strengthen the slacking muscles under the neck. The well designed exercise program will have a variety of motions involving the jaw, mouth and neck. These programs work the muscles sequentially. As with all exercises -the best results come from consistency. They also work best under healthy conditions - such as proper hydration and good nutrition.

There are also devices that allow you to exercise the muscles by using resistance (as in springs). These things do work and produce good results, when used as directed, but the results (as with all exercise) only last for a short time - you need to keep it up to keep those muscles from going slack again. But these are easy - don't take much time per day - and they do work!

One word of caution (from experience) - don't let your enthusiasm take you into doing too much too quickly. As with any exercise program, start slow and build up - and when in doubt - check with your doctor first. I started too quickly and was sore for a week!

For centuries the wealthy and pampered have used wraps and creams to keep up their youthful jawline. You can still go to a spa and let them work on you, but to truly get rid of your double chin will require multiple treatments - consistently - day after day. No way I would afford that. However, I can afford the wonderful chin wrap systems sold today for home use. The new chin wraps are easy to handle and don't even require so much time. You don't sleep in them, but instead use them one or two times a day with a cream or gel specially designed to tighten the skin.

These 'at home' wraps are available at some specialty stores (at a premium) or from Amazon at a very reasonable rate - look down on the page to see.

This is a big step - since any surgery requires anesthesia, recovery time, potential unforeseen problems, etc. If you are contemplating surgery - ask for referrals, meet several other patients and learn of their experience with the chosen doctors, do your research on both the doctors and the facilities, and go in with your eyes open and realistic expectations. I know there are those who have had wonderful results with these procedures, but there are others that have not been so lucky. Discus every aspect of your search and decision with your primary physician to make sure you are healthy enough for this surgery, and making the choices that are best suited for your health.

It is easy to use someone 'local' or who is running a special. Well - that may not be the best person for your surgery. As with ALL surgeries - if it is not an emergency - take some time and do your homework. I know this sounds like I am repeating myself - well - I am. This is important. Any surgery has risks. From the preliminary interview you should be taking notes. If possible - bring a friend with you to see things through another set of eyes. The quality of the facility and actually meeting and speaking candidly with patients is critical. The surgeon should work with you to define the goals that are appropriate to your face, your skin, your lifestyle. The anesthesiologist should be experienced. The recovery plan should be realistic. This is a big deal and should not be taken lightly.