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Subject:
Excercises for Weak Neck line (dont want chin augmentation surgery)
Category: Health > Beauty Asked by: techrival-ga List Price: $20.00 |
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17 Aug 2002 14:20 PDT
Expires: 16 Sep 2002 14:20 PDT Question ID: 55670 |
I'm trying to find out if there are specific excercises I could do to essentially tighten up my neck line so that I no longer have loose skin between my chin and my throat on my neck.. There must be a series of excercises or equipment to tighten up that area without surgery. I'm not fat either so it's not a double chin.. its just a weak neck line.. List of excercises would be appreciated. I'm only 20 years of age so I think the problem is still fixable. I dont have a bad back or anything like that so I should be able to do any range of excercises. Any help appreciated |
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Re: Excercises for Weak Neck line (dont want chin augmentation surgery)
Answered By: umiat-ga on 21 Aug 2002 22:53 PDT |
Hello, techrival-ga! I think I have some useful suggestions for you! As an exercise instructor and personal trainer for over 15 years, I am always one to suggest exercises to strengthen underlying muscles which often contribute to saggy-looking skin. However, before I give you some direction, please understand that the comments below also have some merit. Oftentimes, if skin sags due to extreme weight loss, pregnancy, or old age, there is not a lot that exercise can do other than keep the underlying muscle toned. Also, some people are just genetically prone to looser skin tone, and though you may not tighten it entirely, it can look better with exercise to keep underlying muscles strong. Nutrition is also a factor. With that said, I hope the following information is helpful. One website that offers some very accurate and useful exercises using a product called the Profile Toner can be found at http://www.youcansave.com/profiletoner.html. Go to the site to see examples of the exercises using the toner. Under the link for FAQs, at http://www.youcansave.com/profiletoner-faq.html, I have excerpted some information for you: What do the experts say about the profile toner? Facial, chin and neck muscles are terribly under used. People have learned to exercise their bodies but not their neck, chin and facial muscles. It follows that most people have weak neck muscles that invariably sag. When muscles sag, the skin covering them sags. Did you ever wonder why the back of your neck is firmer and tighter than the front? The answer is that the muscles in the back of the neck are constantly lifting and lowering your 8 - 15 pound head, while the muscles in front do little or no work. According to Wilma Bergfeld, M.D., the president of the American Academy of Dermatology, "Exercising facial muscles in a reasonable fashion certainly can improve the general appearance of the skin's surface without harming it in any way." Lawrence Birnbaum, M.D., a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon says, "Exercises are extremely beneficial to both "pre" and "post" operative cosmetic surgery patients. Exercises can also help anyone lift sagging facial skin via building up the fifty-seven facial muscles." What about sagging skin? The supply of blood to a contracting muscle is 10 times greater than normal. This fresh blood supply delivers vital oxygen and nutrients to the skin and revitalizes tissue. The improved circulation restores the skin's elasticity and encourages it to conform to the contour of the underlying muscle. Please also read the nutritional advice on the above page as well. Certain vitamins are very important in maintaining skin elasticity. Sufficient protein in the diet is also important. In lieu of buying the product, you can also try buying a small, slightly squishy ball about 5 in diameter. The ball needs to have some give, but not too much. However, I think the product price is reasonable, and it does come with a money-back guarantee. Just realize, I am not endorsing this product in any way. Another product, which you might consider, involves a video of facial exercises called FlexEffect, which uses resistance training to contract and exercise the muscles of the face and neck. The home page may be found at http://www.flexeffect.com/welcome.htm . To read more about the philosophy and reasoning behind actual resistance training for the face and neck musculature, go to the link at http://www.flexeffect.com/deb.htm . Again, I am not endorsing this product, but refer you to it for consideration. Two exercises which could be extremely helpful for you are the foward and backward hand resistant exercises found at http://www.inform.umd.edu/CampusInfo/Departments/EnvirSafety/os/erg/neck.html. At your age, I would recommend the above exercises before considering any type of surgery. Hope this helps! Please remember, the cosmetic faults you often see on yourself are hardly noticable to others. I can say that from years of teaching and working with clients who are very concerned about their physical appearance. Keep overall fitness as a priority, and you will feel better about yourself throughout the years. One other recommendation....dont overlook your posture. Sometimes, a foward-leaning head is responsible for the appearance of sagging neck skin. Try to incorporate some upper-body back exercises to keep you sitting and standing tall! Take care! umiat-ga Search terms weak neck exercises neck exercises |
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Re: Excercises for Weak Neck line (dont want chin augmentation surgery)
From: pinkfreud-ga on 17 Aug 2002 15:10 PDT |
When I began gathering information on this subject, I had thought that exercises for the chin and neck might indeed be a good nonsurgical way to improve the appearance of one's neckline. It appears that the medical consensus is otherwise, however. I found several quotes similar to this one: "Here are some ways to keep your chin looking firm. Avoid neck-stretching exercises. Some cosmeticians recommend neck exercises to reduce sagging skin. If you followed their advice, you'd be craning your chin throughout the day. Overworking the delicate skin under your chin is exactly what you shouldn't do, according to Peter Bela Fodor, M.D., assistant professor of plastic surgery at University of California, Los Angeles. "It's stretching the skin, and it's all wrong." http://library.mothernature.com/bookstore/32/index.cfm?chp=19 The majority of the Web sites that promote facial exercises are trying to sell you something; the opinions expressed by many credible sources are generally opposed to such exercises. Several exercise devices that claimed to firm the neckline have been withdrawn from the market after federal charges of false representation were filed against the manufacturers. This field is filled with charlatans and quackery, so if you decide to proceed in investigating non-medical treatments for yourself, please be cautious. |
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Re: Excercises for Weak Neck line (dont want chin augmentation surgery)
From: brad-ga on 17 Aug 2002 17:13 PDT |
Good Day,techrival-ga. Concurring with Pinkfreud-ga, I'll add a few useful findings, none of which remedy the situation with exercises, but one of which offers exciting treatment via radio frequencies. Have you noticed whether this is an inherited trait? Perhaps it's sun damage if you are inclined to tan often in the brutal sun? I. SCHAUMBURG, IL October 24, 2001. Early results are promising for an exciting new technology that uses radio frequency to tighten loose skin on the neck or face without surgery and only minor side effects. http://www.asds-net.org/radfreqesparza.html ******************************** II.A Young Woman Complaining of Loose Skin By DeHoratius, DM , Ringpfeil, F , Moore, JH Introduction: A 21-year old woman was referred for evaluation and treatment of "sagging skin" that progressed for over a year. http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/cme/ViewCase.cfm?Id=54 ************** III. Sun damage on neck skin causes it to lose elasticity, as can the fat loss that results from aging. Damaged skin can appear thin and too loose for the area it covers. The best way to prevent premature aging and slackening of the neck is to wear sunscreen every day and moisturize your neck every time you moisturize your face. Once delicate neck skin has loosened, it can be difficult to treat. Since skin on the throat doesnt respond well to medical procedures like laser resurfacing or peeling, says San Francisco dermatologist Seth Matarasso, an aggressive topical regimen is the most effective way to combat loose neck skin. http://www.gloss.com/gls/index.jsp?page=pslooseneck |
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Re: Excercises for Weak Neck line (dont want chin augmentation surgery)
From: techrival-ga on 23 Aug 2002 00:11 PDT |
Whoa, you are the man.. I think your contribution alone topped all the others.. I dont have time at the moment to fully analyze each of those links and really take in what was offered but I can tell from just skimming that you were able to find the information I was looking for... I am truly appreciative and thankyou so much. |
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