Double chins.. do they go away? Face pictures anyone?

Rawls65

Hi, This is my first time posting on the message boards. I joined MFP back in 2012 and lost about 28 pounds. Unfortunately I put most of that weight back on since then. So here I am again. I need to lose 80 pounds to be at my goal weight. I have a double chin that I really want to get rid of. Even when I was thin I had a fuller face than a lot of people do but I didn't have the hanging down part of a double chin. When I lost the almost 30 pounds I didn't really notice much difference in my face. I would love to see before and after pictures of double chins/ faces. ...And , how much did you lose before you started seeing the double chin going away? I will be honest and say, I'm concerned that mine will never go away. Or hoping I will not be left with sagging skin there. I am 49 years old.. I really want to lose the double chin. Pictures would be appreciated!

TheVirgoddess

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Rawls65

Thank you. You look great!

TheVirgoddess

Thanks

The weight difference between the two photos is about 65 pounds. I really saw a reduction in the chin around 35-40 pounds. But it will really depend on where you lose your weight.

Rawls65

Thank you! That gives me hope I think out of all the places I'm fat, my chin bothers me most!

i8my4re

Sorry I don't have a pic to share, but in my late 30s I took up running and eating a lot better. Being 6'1" and weighing 220 isn't the end of the world but looking at pictures from that time period I was like 'wow what happened to my face'. After dropping roughly 25 lbs everyone really noticed the change in my face. Now having scar tissue on my left achilles means no more running as this injury has stayed with me for 3 years and now I'm 223. Actually 227 a week a go as I've started to watch my meals again and count those calories. Mainly staying away from chocolate bars and Coke (my god I love Coke!). I just started riding a bike last year and am going to focus on that for my cardio. Anyway, sorry to digress, but ya I would say you should probably lose the double chin :-) Best of luck!

TheRealStella47

In my experience with prior weight losses (I've been a bit of a yoyo-er), mine has gotten MUCH less noticeable, but has never gone completely away. I have a small face and I just don't have enough jawline, I guess. Part of it must be genetic, thought, because my youngest daughter does not have any weight issues (5'7" and 118 pounds), but she still has a little tiny bit of "softness" under her chin.

mom2322

It definitely goes! I've lost 34lbs so far and I see a huge difference.

mom2322

It depends also where You lose the weight first, I usually start losing on my face... But don't worry much, you will see the results you are looking for might take a little more time... And usually people will notice before you do.

__Roxy__

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shadow2soul

I have a better version of the pic on the right. I just don't have access to it on my phone. Sadly it's my current drivers license photo. Top left is early Feb. 2015. Bottom left was just a few days ago.

Rawls65

newmeadow wrote: »

Very nice pics so far with great successes attached.

But OP is 49 (and I'm up there too).

So I'm still waiting for someone over the age of 45 to post before and after double chin pics.

Yes..I too am wondering if the chin goes away at an older age. Everyone in these pictures look great! ... and young Also, although I see some fuller faces and chins in these before pictures, I don't see anyone who has the "hanging" chin. I don't know how to post a picture here but you may be able to see my profile picture. From a side view my chin goes at an angle down to my neck.. looks like I need a chin lift.. not sure how to explain.

Rawls65

And Thank you to everyone for replying! You all look great!

tinascar2015

mom2322 wrote: »

It depends also where You lose the weight first, I usually start losing on my face... But don't worry much, you will see the results you are looking for might take a little more time... And usually people will notice before you do.

I first lose in my face too, but I seem to notice that I lose first where I gained last. So yeah, my face shows it, and my feet, of all things. I chalk that up to water loss. This time, my gut, which was something I had never had trouble with before, has improved noticeably in the first 16 pounds.

But oh, the chins. I only just noticed how awful my chin and neck area looked a few months ago. When did THAT happen??? Of all the things I want to lose, the chin is IT.

My thighs are always the last thing, which is probably good. That keeps me going.

jgnatca

Being older, I will deal with sagging skin. Yes, the double and triple chins will disappear. Mine is replaced by a turkey neck.

redwoodkestrel

My double chin has mostly gone away - though from the right (wrong!) angles, I can still get a nice double-chin photo.

Photo on the left is a "before" - taken about a year ago, the two on the right are current.

fijiguy

What makes your situation tough is the fact everyday you look in the mirror you will see that chin, and you might be disappointed or even discouraged. That problem is so visually evident that it is hard to ignore. Same thing with stepping on the scale everyday, it is not encouraged. You will lose the weigh and chin. Getting reminded each and everyday is what's hard.

corbinskiii

I noticed it was disappearing after I had lost about 70 pounds (but I started at 320)

slovie64

How encouraging - my daughter took a photo of me watching TV the other day and I was appalled - double chin AND saggy jowls. She was laughing but I wanted to run and hide!

FitOldMomma

Rawls65 wrote: »

Hi, This is my first time posting on the message boards. I joined MFP back in 2012 and lost about 28 pounds. Unfortunately I put most of that weight back on since then. So here I am again. I need to lose 80 pounds to be at my goal weight. I have a double chin that I really want to get rid of. Even when I was thin I had a fuller face than a lot of people do but I didn't have the hanging down part of a double chin. When I lost the almost 30 pounds I didn't really notice much difference in my face. I would love to see before and after pictures of double chins/ faces. ...And , how much did you lose before you started seeing the double chin going away? I will be honest and say, I'm concerned that mine will never go away. Or hoping I will not be left with sagging skin there. I am 49 years old.. I really want to lose the double chin. Pictures would be appreciated!

Oh yes...double chins do go away! Unfortunately though for some of us over a 'certain age' lol, they can become turkey wattles.
Funny thing though about your post- I just read yesterday that the FDA is going to approve a new cosmetic injection that melts the fat in double chins. Really!

http://www.today.com/health/fda-panel-recommends-fat-melting-injections-2D80540779

cazpom37

i think my whole face slimmed down, it seemed more round before. (excuse the 'bored' look, i was waiting for ages in a car when my picture was taken....)

dawnmcneil10

Yes but I warn you there is a period where you will not necessarily look healthy the skin takes longer to bounce back as we age and you may have a period where people think you look sickly. So if you should find yourself at that stage don't get discouraged that stage doesn't last forever.

McCloud33

it happens for sure

NikonPal

Rawls65 wrote: »

Hi, This is my first time posting on the message boards. I joined MFP back in 2012 and lost about 28 pounds. Unfortunately I put most of that weight back on since then. So here I am again. I need to lose 80 pounds to be at my goal weight. I have a double chin that I really want to get rid of. Even when I was thin I had a fuller face than a lot of people do but I didn't have the hanging down part of a double chin. When I lost the almost 30 pounds I didn't really notice much difference in my face. I would love to see before and after pictures of double chins/ faces. ...And , how much did you lose before you started seeing the double chin going away? I will be honest and say, I'm concerned that mine will never go away. Or hoping I will not be left with sagging skin there. I am 49 years old.. I really want to lose the double chin. Pictures would be appreciated!

Every person’s body is different and genetics, age, smoking history and overall health play a part….it can take several months for everything to settle. My weight loss was roughly 200 pounds. I'm happy just to have a neck again (the after photo was taken 2 weeks ago), but I’m only in my 60’s…it might be different for old people. (LOL)

Best wishes.

josephwelch7739

Yep. They go away,
1 - 370lbs
2 - 260 lbs
3- 230lbs
surprise I have a chin...

earlnabby

Mine went away but I was left with a wattle instead. I am hoping the neck skin will tighten up a bit as time goes on.

amo314

Don't have pictures either but it does go away. I have just noticed recently that it's mostly gone. I have lost about 75lbs and have 15-20 to go. I have had a double chin since I don't know when. The problem is that I am now almost 45 and have a little wattle thing going on which I hate. But face/neck cream and hydration help a lot with that.

snowflake930

Mine is gone, but more importantly, I discovered that I have a neck..........who knew?

Rawls65

Wow! Great pictures and success stories! Thank you everyone for replying! I would like to reply to each one of you individually but I'm at work and don't have time right now. .....those of you who mentioned the "waddle" ....thsts exactly what I don't want to end up with. I feel it already looks something like that now. I'm hoping it just goes away!

Lourdesong

My face is much thinner, I can't rest my face/jaw on my hand for very long anymore or my face/jaw begin to hurt because there's a lot less padding, so-to-speak. It's kind of annoying, but probably a habit I should break anyway.
I don't have a double chin really anymore, but my jaw line isn't super defined yet, there's still enough fat padding left that the jawline of my profile doesn't look as sharp as it would if I was a lower weight.
I've lost 83 lbs, am 204 so I still have a lot of weight to lose. I am bottom-heavy, so even at my highest weight I didn't carry a lot of weight from the waist upwards so my face was relatively thin for my weight.

exstromn

Oh yes...double chins do go away! Unfortunately though for some of us over a 'certain age' lol, they can become turkey wattles.
Funny thing though about your post- I just read yesterday that the FDA is going to approve a new cosmetic injection that melts the fat in double chins. Really!

http://www.today.com/health/fda-panel-recommends-fat-melting-injections-2D80540779[/quote]

I've always said this is the one area I would actually consider plastic surgery if ever. I too fear the wattle. I'm 44 and have lost 42Lbs so far and can see a difference in my dbl chin area (sorry no pic to share) I have 100 lbs to go and I'm praying it will come off slowly enough that the chin reduces without leftover wabbly bits.