Double Chin

Condition Overview

What Is A Double Chin?

A double chin, medically known as submental fat, refers to the layer of excess fat that accumulates beneath the chin, creating a noticeable bulge or fold. This condition can significantly impact one’s appearance, often leading to self-consciousness and a desire for aesthetic improvement. It typically involves localised fat and fatty deposits in the chin area, which may be stubborn even with overall weight loss.

How Does A Double Chin Impact One’s Appearance?

The aesthetic impact of this concern can be profound. Individuals with this condition may perceive it as a sign of ageing or excess weight, affecting their self-esteem and body image. Furthermore, a double chin can create an illusion of heaviness and detract from the facial profile, altering the overall harmony of facial features. The presence of saggy loose skin and reduced skin firmness can also contribute to visible skin laxity in the lower face.

Why Do People Develop A Double Chin?

The primary cause of a double chin is the accumulation of excess fat deposits in the submental region. While genetics and natural ageing can play a role in predisposing individuals to store fat in this area, several lifestyle factors contribute to the development of under-chin fat, including weight gain and poor posture. Additionally, having a naturally weak or receding chin exposes more of the skin around the neck, giving the appearance of a double chin. As people age, the skin loses elasticity, fine lines may appear, and muscles may weaken, exacerbating the appearance of this concern. What’s more, weight gain can lead to an increase in overall body fat, including the submental area, often alongside belly fat or love handles.

What Treatments At HAVA Aesthetics Can Reduce A Double Chin?

Various non-surgical and surgical options are available to address a double chin. At HAVA Aesthetics we provide a range of anti-ageing and aesthetic treatments that can lift and tighten the skin, especially around the lower face and jawline. Treatments including chin and jawline sculpting with dermal fillers and skin boosters can work to firm the skin and noticeably reduce the amount of exposed skin beneath the chin and around the neck. We also offer fat dissolving injections for effective non-surgical fat reduction. These injectable treatments target fat cells and initiate a natural metabolic process to gradually break them down. As collagen production is stimulated, the result is firmer skin and improved skin tone. Your medical practitioner will create a bespoke double chin treatment and treatment plan tailored to your needs, ensuring safe fat removal and visible improvements without surgery.

What Can I Do To Help Prevent A Double Chin?

Prevention and management of under-chin fat often involve a combination of healthy lifestyle practices. Maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and adopting good posture can contribute to weight management and muscle tone, reducing the likelihood of developing or exacerbating a double chin. Fatty deposits in this area can be difficult to address through lifestyle changes alone, so aesthetic treatments such as fat dissolving treatments and body contouring may be recommended for more defined and long-lasting results. These treatments may require local anaesthetic and can also be used to address larger areas of localised fat.

Book Your Consultation

At HAVA Aesthetics, our experienced medical practitioners take a personalised approach to every concern. Whether your goal is fat reduction, skin tightening, or enhancing your facial profile, we offer a range of solutions designed for natural-looking results and minimal side effects. Book your consultation today to begin your journey towards a more sculpted chin and jawline.