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Old 05-13-2011, 08:03 PM
 
Location: Western North Carolina
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My mother just sent pictures of myself and my children she took at Easter. I was appalled at the double chin I have that I thought was my "imagination."

I'm just 25 pounds overweight. But, I'm also 50. Will weight lose help rid me of this "thing", of do I have to go and get a Lifestyle lift (cosmetic surgery)?

Anyone lose their extra chin after a modest weight loss? I'm going to be really concious of it now.
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Old 05-14-2011, 01:16 AM
 
Location: Tampa (by way of Omaha)
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Only way to really find out is to lose the 25 lbs and see if the chin goes with it. It's a crapshoot whether or not you will need the surgery.
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Old 05-14-2011, 05:44 AM
 
Location: Western North Carolina
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You're right about that. No more excuses.
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Old 05-14-2011, 09:27 AM
 
Location: Wiesbaden, Germany
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massive weight loss got rid of all my chins. Except the one that's supposed to be there of course
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Old 05-17-2011, 01:42 PM
 
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Wow, only 25 lbs overweight!! Your BMI is probably in the 29's which is pretty close to obese. I'd recommend losing a bunch of weight before you consider surgery.
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Old 05-22-2011, 08:19 AM
 
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I agree with TXRunner.

because of 3 reasons;

1: if you do the surgery chances are it'll come back in a new form with some time anyway.
2: If you have a double chin, chances are your overall body would likely benefit from the weightloss.
3: A lifestyle change is usually the only permanent solution.(and this does not mean you have to go overboard and become a track running gym-nut)

Another thing; don't let general numbers be your measure of how overweight you are; when it comes to these matters there's only 2 good instruments for measurement;
1: your mirror in combination with....
2: objective self-honesty. (or if you have an uncomfortably harsh-truth-telling friend)

Good luck.
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Old 05-23-2011, 12:00 AM
 
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I am 25 and suffering from double chin. as I looks fatty only from face though my body is not seems so fatty according to my face. How can I loss fat from my face only.
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Old 05-25-2011, 06:05 AM
 
Location: Everywhere and Nowhere
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I am 25 and suffering from double chin. as I looks fatty only from face though my body is not seems so fatty according to my face. How can I loss fat from my face only.
You can't. You probably have fat in other places but you wear it well. I'll bet if you drop some pounds overall your face will look thinner. When people lose weight that's usually one of the first things people will notice.
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Old 06-02-2011, 06:02 AM
 
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I've had a double chin all my life, but never thought of it as a "syndrome." It isn't my favorite feature, and growing up I often wished I didn't have it, just like my cowlicks, moles, and short toes. I think that's what happens when we try to compare ourselves to others.

Maybe that's God's first spiritual lesson to us: learn to accept our unwelcome features so that we can accept others?
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Old 06-05-2011, 07:30 AM
 
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You could lose it but it could be your age. Lose the weight first it's cheaper and safer.
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