2024-04-30 06:56:32
If you see someone put a finger to their lips for silence and then point to their chin, it may be indicating that they are doing their ‘mewing‘ routine. Hundreds of viral videos teach how to perform this exercise so that our jaw looks defined and perfect. They say that, practiced regularly, the technique helps define the jawline, reduce the double chin and even align the teeth.
But ‘mewing’ neither achieves the results it promises nor is it as innocuous a technique as it seems, as the Rey Juan Carlos Anatomy teacher, Gema Díaz Gil, recalled in The Conversation.
Viral videos of this practice show the growing interest in the neck and chin. Treatments that reduce, reshape and define the jaw line are in fashion. “The neck is the new facelift,” says plastic surgeon Francisco Gómez Bravo. “A well-treated neck and a well-resolved jaw ridge have a profound impact on the general perception that others have of our age, more than full cheeks or lips or a smooth forehead from Botox,” he says.
There are numerous treatments to improve this area, more or less aggressive and also more or less effective: from definitive surgery to hyaluronic fillers, radiofrequency or pulsed light.
Neck lift: The most aggressive but most effective
Surgery is the most aggressive treatment but also the most effective and definitive. The latest techniques have evolved towards remodeling, rather than stretching. Gómez Bravo is a pioneer in techniques that not only stretch the skin to eliminate the double chin or double chin, but also achieve volume recontouring by touching deeper structures in the neck. This type of intervention is performed, depending on the case, from a minimum scar of three centimeters on the chin or two scars that are hidden in the ear “so as not to leave a visible trace of the surgery, even for someone who wears hair.” collected,” says the surgeon.
Another of the great advantages is the profound impact it has on the person’s image. It is the intervention that restores a youthful appearance without fear of the patient changing their expression. «Not only does it offer long-lasting and significant results, it also often goes unnoticed as an aesthetic intervention. When my patients return to their routines after surgery, they are often asked if they have lost weight, rather than if they have had surgery.
Gómez Bravo warns that anyone who plans to have surgery at some point should not think of surgery as the last option after trying less invasive treatments: “Some aesthetic overtreatments can leave marks that make surgery difficult later.” In his opinion, they only have a place for those who are clear from the beginning that they will never undergo surgery and are looking for more subtle results.
Hyphae+radiofrequency
For those looking for a non-invasive method: without surgery or downtime, aesthetic doctor Raquel Moreno recommends treatment with EmFAce Submentum. «It is a new applicator to work on excess localized fat, sagging skin and muscle toning in the submental area. It is designed specifically for the double chin and combines HIFES technology that stimulates the digastric muscle – the main responsible for the firmness of the chin – with synchronized radiofrequency », she explains. She ensures that the results are visible and long-lasting with a non-invasive treatment, without surgery or downtime. “The evaluation of our patients at the Eres clinic is very positive because it is a comfortable and painless procedure that is performed in just 30 minutes,” she defends.
Dr. Moreno also trusts the combination of radiofrequency with ultrasound with the Exion platform. “It is a comfortable and very pleasant treatment for the patient that stimulates collagen synthesis and is the only device capable of inducing the creation of autologous hyaluronic acid and, therefore, more hydration.” In more complicated cases, she recommends the combination of the two treatments in the same session.
Intralipotherapy
Also known as ‘chemical liposuction’. It is carried out by adipocytolytic substances, that is, capable of burning fat. They are infiltrated, either with a needle or cannula, into the target area. “It is an effective procedure that requires patience and is completely technical-dependent,” explains Dr. Leo Cerrud. A minimum of 3 sessions are needed.
Coolsculpting
It is a non-invasive body treatment that permanently eliminates localized fat thanks to controlled cooling on the surface of the skin. To do this, they are frozen at -11 degrees and destroy the fat cells so that they do not reproduce again. One of the fundamental parts of this treatment is the massage that is performed immediately after, as it breaks down the frozen fat to facilitate the elimination of fat via the kidneys, lymphatics and through sweat. A treatment that is equivalent to liposuction without surgery and that can be performed in the submental area. Each session can last between 1 to 3 hours, depending on what the medical team always determines. Likewise, between one and three sessions are usually required for optimal results, Enea Clínica explains.
Change habits
The double chin appears in both men and women and arises from a combination of factors: genetics, lack of bone support or muscle tone, loss of skin elasticity due to aging and sagging facial tissues, poor posture when looking at the cell phone or sitting in front of the computer or weight gain.
Genetic factors cannot be controlled, but if we want to have a young and beautiful neck we can try good habits such as having good sun protection daily in that area as well. In addition to maintaining good postural hygiene: try not to look down at your phone and place computer screens at eye level.
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