Overview | Causes of double chin | Natural treatments | In-clinic treatments | Future steps to avoid double chin

At The Bombay Skin Clinic, we see many patients come in and opt for a double chin reduction treatment. What is a double chin? Well, it is a common skin condition wherein a layer of submental fat begins to develop right under your chin. It can give the appearance of a ‘double chin’, making your chin appear saggy. 

However, the good news is that you can do many things you can do to get rid of this excess fat under your chin and regain confidence about your looks. Let’s take a look at how to remove double chin and other important information surrounding this topic.

Main causes of a double chin

The common causes of a double chin are:

  • Excess fat
  • Poor posture
  • Weak jawlines and recessive chins
  • Genetics
  • Loose skin from aging

Usually, a double chin is associated with weight gain; however, even people who are not overweight can develop a double chin.

Natural treatments to reduce or get rid of double chin

The moment you notice a double chin, you can try some immediate natural treatments at home to get rid of it. The first and foremost natural remedy is to follow a healthy diet and exercise regime if your double chin is a result of weight gain. Avoid processed and fried foods, eat fruits and vegetables, and replace refined grains with whole grains. You should also workout for at least 45 minutes on a daily basis and do strength training twice a week.

There are also some facial exercises that you can follow daily to help tighten your double chin’s loose skin. These include the straight jaw jut exercise, ball exercise, bottom jaw jut exercise, neck stretch exercise, tongue stretch exercise, and the pucker up exercise. Repeat each exercise 10 to 15 times every day to help tone and strengthen the skin area of your double chin. 

When to consult a dermatologist

You can consult a dermatologist if your attempts to remove your double chin via natural treatments have not given any good results. If your condition is caused by genetics, you may need to consult a doctor for an invasive procedure. If not, give weight loss, cardio exercise, and chin exercises a shot first. Generally, anyone who wants a double chin reduction treatment is welcome to consult a dermatologist. At The Bombay Skin Clinic, we help diagnose the cause and recommend a suitable treatment plan accordingly.

How to remove double chin

We offer plenty of double chin reduction treatments at The Bombay Skin Clinic. Our dermatologists will assess your case and recommend the one best-suited to your chin goals. The treatments are:

  1. Mesotherapy (Kybella) – This is a minimally invasive double chin reduction treatment in which a series of injections delivers small amounts of fat-dissolving compounds to your double chin. The injectable drug used is called deoxycholic acid. It is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved drug for mesotherapy, as noted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. This drug absorbs the fats in the double chin, thus lessening the appearance of it. In each treatment, you can require 20 or more injections, and you can have a maximum of six treatments in total. We recommend spacing out the treatments with at least a gap of one month between them. Do ensure that you get this treatment at the hands of a certified professional. If injected improperly, it can lead to nerve damage. Other possible side-effects include redness, numbness, pain, bruising, and swelling.
  2. Liposculpting – Liposculpting is a surgical treatment that helps to give more shapeliness and muscle tone to areas with little pockets of fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise. The technique involves the removal of fat from the chin area by making tiny incisions and placing a small tube under the skin into the fat. The tube removes the fat with suction. Generally, the treatment takes two to four hours and you will be given local anesthesia or oral sedation. The typical side-effects include lumpiness and rippled skin. The rare side-effects include scarring above or below the skin, blood clots, changes in skin color and sensation, and bleeding or infection.
  3. CoolScuplting – This is a popular non-invasive fat reduction treatment that can help effectively get rid of your double chin with minimal downtime and no surgery. With over 5 million treatments done worldwide, this is the only US FDA-approved machine of its kind. It works by freezing unwanted fat under your chin with controlled cooling, a process known as cryolipolysis. During the treatment, a gel pad and applicator is applied to the chin to destroy the targeted fat. The shattered fat cells are then naturally eliminated by the body over the next few weeks.
    Some side-effects of the treatment are firmness, stinging, cramping, swelling, redness, blanching, and aching. However, CoolSculpting is not for everyone; you should inform your doctor if you suffer from hemoglobinuria, cold agglutinin disease, or cryoglobulinemia. This is an effective treatment for reducing subcutaneous fat, as noted by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Harvard Health Publishing.
  4. Small chin projection – This is also one of the reasons for the illusion of a double chin. Sometimes, if you have a very small retracted chin, side profile picture of the face could look round. So, the double chin looks visible. However, when you try to pick the fat, there is not much of it. This is an ideal time when, instead of trying to remove the fat from below the chin, it is best to enhance the retracted chin with Hyaluronic acid injections known as fillers. These help to give a projection to the chin and, thus, remove the appearance of a double chin. So, it is very important to get a consultation from an experienced dermatologist so that they can understand your needs better.

Results to expect after the treatment

Our patients have reported seeing amazing results from the aforementioned double chin reduction treatment. Results vary from patient to patient and some see results sooner than others. You can expect to see a flatter, firmer, and better-toned skin under your chin after your treatment. Bid adieu to saggy double chins with any of the treatments at our clinic.

Number of in-clinic sessions required

While some patients require only one or two sessions, others may need a few more. This all depends on the severity of your double chin condition. The greater the extent of the double chin, the more treatment sessions will be required. At The Bombay Skin Clinic, we take into account your skin type, chin goals, medical history, physical conditions, cause of the double chin, and various other factors before determining which treatment is suited to your and how many sessions you will require.

Does the treatment hurt?

The Mesotherapy (Kybella) treatment involves injections, so you may feel slight pricks of the needles. However, local anesthesia will be given to avoid this.

Liposculpting is a surgical treatment, so incisions will need to be made. However, we provide all anesthetic needs to ensure your comfort and well-being during the treatment.

In CoolSclpting, you may feel some sensations of cramping, aching, stinging, tingling, tugging, pulling, and intense coldness. 

Future steps to avoid a double chin

If you wish you avoid a double chin in the future, you should adopt a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, and fiber as well as be active every day with bodily exercises. To help tone the neck and chin area, you can chew on sugar-free chewing gum. This can truly work wonders. Also, place a tennis ball under your chin and hold it in position before squeezing it lightly; release and repeat this exercise daily for approximately 10 times. Getting a facial massage every few weeks can also help marvelously strengthen and tone up your neck and chin area. Use anti-aging creams to firm up that saggy skin and reduce your salt intake to avoid fluid and water retention that leads to a double chin.

Closing paragraph

If you are wondering how to remove double chin, look no further. At The Bombay Skin Clinic, we offer a range of treatments to help correct this skin condition caused by submental fat. Book an appointment with us today and reclaim your confidence!

References

  1. National Center for Biotechnology Information: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5172481/
  2. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology: https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(11)01341-7/fulltext
  3. Harvard Health Publishing: https://www.health.harvard.edu/skin-and-hair/is-coolsculpting-effective