How to get rid of double chin – Double chin treatments

We all know how it feels to put on a big smile for a photo, only to be shocked by our round faces and double chins in the photo. The dreaded double chin is a sad reality for many, especially as we get older and our skin starts to sag. But before you get all gloomy, here are the 4 most effective double chin treatments that can help you to get rid of them.

And the best part? There are surgical and non-surgical treatments available for you to choose from, which means you don’t have to go under the knife if you don’t have to!

What causes double chin?

1. Aging

There’s no escaping the fact that as you get older, your skin loses its elasticity and begins to sag. The older you get, the more obvious your double chins, the sagging skin beneath your chin, becomes.

2. Poor posture

Poor posture not only gives you backaches and neck issues, but also lead to the development of a double chin. By craning over your neck repeatedly, it weakens the muscles which connects the neck to the chin, which in turn, reduces the elasticity of the skin around the jawline, resulting in a double chin.

3. Facial shape and its underlying structure

Blame your genes, but those who have recessive chins or weak jawlines will find themselves more vulnerable to developing a double chin, regardless of weight. Not all who are overweight suffer from double chins!

4. Being Overweight

Its no doubt that being obese will give you a double chin, even more so if you have a weak jawline on top of it all. On the other hand, if you have a petite body frame, even a small increase in fats can contribute to the appearance of double chins.

4 most effective double chin treatments

1. Neck lift surgery

Getting a neck lift surgery is one of the most effective and permanent double chin treatments that can help improve the appearance of double chins. The SMAS neck lift actually goes deep under the skin to lift the muscles and tissues, which makes it more effective and long-lasting.

Moreover, neck lifts can eliminate your double chin and remove sagging neck skin at the same time. Talk about killing two birds with one stone! In addition, results are immediate, recovery is fast, and scarring is kept to a minimum.

2. Fat dissolving injections

For those who are looking for a non-surgical treatment for double chins, fat dissolving injections would be your best alternative next to surgery. Fat dissolving injection is a safe and effective treatment that dissolves unnecessary fat cells in the areas where it is injected. They are commonly used to get rid of stubborn pockets of fats without having to undergo surgery.

Typically, a single session of fat dissolving treatment will not be enough to completely get rid of all the stubborn fat cells, depending on how severe your double chin is. For optimal results, 2~3 sessions of fat dissolving treatments at an interval of 6~8 weeks per session are recommended.

3. Neck thread lift

A thread lift is a simple non-invasive procedure that involves lifting the skin using dissolvable threads with cogs hidden under the skin’s surface. This lifting procedure can effectively correct mild sagging on the neck and at the same time, improve the appearance of not-so-severe double chins.

4. Acculift (Laser facelift)

The Acculift procedure is a non-invasive treatment that involves using a laser liposuction (lipolysis laser) to remove fats and tightens your skin on your lower face. This fat-melting wavelength can liquefy your double chin fats and stimulate collagen production to firm and tighten the skin. Acculift treatments are often used as an early intervention to slow down the signs of aging.

Conclusion

Truth be told, no one appreciates a double chin. Everyone develops a double chin naturally with aging, for quite a handful, being overweight or having poor postures and weak jawlines spurs the early development of their double chins.

That said, all is not lost! Thanks to ever-evolving technologies, double chins can be corrected, or dare I say, eliminated, without even having to go under the knife. Therefore, if you have a double chin, it’s high time for you to fix an appointment with your doctor.

And above all, make sure you consult a board certified surgeon or dermatologist who is highly skilled and experienced in double chin treatments for the best results!