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.

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 facial contours, altering the overall harmony of facial features.

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. Additionally, having a naturally weak or receding chin exposes more of skin around the neck, giving the appearance of a double chin. As people age, the skin loses elasticity, 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.

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 we provide a range of anti-ageing 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.

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.