Exercises To Firm A Sagging Chin

One of the more unwelcome indications of advancing age is the appearance of a sagging chin. This is due to a loss of muscle tone and to the natural loss of subcutaneous facial fat. A plastic surgeon will improve the appearance of a sagging chin by removing excess fat, but you can often improve the appearance of a sagging chin by performing facial exercises.

Tongue Press

To firm the muscles under the chin, sit in front of a mirror and jut your chin forward and very slightly upward without tension. Rest you elbow on a surface such as a table and place a clenched fist under your chin. Jut your bottom lip forward and bring it over your top lip. Press the end of your tongue against the top of your mouth, approximately just over an inch away from your front teeth. Press your tongue firmly against the roof of your mouth, increasing the pressure to a count of five. Gradually release the pressure, also counting to five. Repeat three times. According to Eva Fraser, a London beautician and author of "Eva Fraser's Facial Workout," this exercise should be performed twice a day for maximum results.

Chin Muscle

Thomas Hagerty, owner of the website Shape Your Face, recommends building the chin muscle to tone the front of the neck and chin. Raise your bottom lip, which will wrinkle the skin on the chin. Hold for a second, then lower the chin, bringing your lower lip inward so it curls over your bottom teeth. Hold for another second, then raise your lip again. Repeat the exercise 12 times, performing three sets per session. Hold your head still during the entire exercise.

Chin Toner

Place the butt of your palm in the center of your forehead. Attempt to draw your chin toward your throat, while creating strong resistance by forcing your forehead to stay up by pushing the hand against it. When your chin reaches your chest, place your hand behind your head between the nape of your neck and the crown. Attempt to lift your head back up to its normal position, while creating resistance by pushing your head back down from behind with your hand. Repeat six times in each direction. According to author Joseph Corvo, creator of "Zone Therapy," this exercise will quickly build muscles in the chin and neck, which will help to tighten sagging skin.