DOUBLE CHIN REMOVAL

    Some of the so-called double chins may be eliminated by a short incision in the crease below the chin with removal of excess fat. This operation is seldom sufficient by itself particularly in older patients and in most instances a face lift operation is also required. Fig. 25. The most common side effect of this procedure carried out without face lifting, is residual skin fullness at the lateral extent of the incision: so called "dog ears".