Which is the Best Double Chin Treatment?

 

The height and width of the chin are important aspects of facial harmony. Having a weak or recessed lower jaw can often create an unbalanced look by making your nose appear bigger and your cheeks seem rounder. Many of us wish we could swap that soft flab of fat just below the chin (also referred to as a double chin) for a more chiselled jawline. For men, a strong, square jaw is considered masculine and powerful, while women often prefer a toned and elegant look. Hereditary factors, a naturally weaker bone structure in the lower jaw, aging, loose skin, and weight gain are some of the most typical causes of a double chin. CoolSculpting^®, as Mt. Vernon’s Skin Care Center of Southern Illinois explain, is one options for treating this area, but there are also more non-surgical options that may be beneficial. Your chosen provider can assess your face and help you identify the most effective treatment. In the meantime, here is a basic rundown of various options:

CoolSculpting^®

Is your double chin mainly due to having pinchable fat between the chin and neck? If you’re otherwise slim but are concerned about this one problem area, consider trying CoolSculpting^®. The device freezes fat cells, which are gradually flushed out of the body, leaving behind slimmer contours while keeping the skin and blood vessels intact.

KYBELLA^®

If you have a small fat pocket below the neck, KYBELLA^® is another alternative. This injectable treatment uses a form of a chemical naturally produced by the body, called deoxycholic acid, to break down and destroy fat cells in the isolated spot below the chin. The fat is eliminated for good and can’t grow back. Like CoolSculpting^®, this treatment works better on patients who already have good skin elasticity.

Dermal Fillers

It might seem counterproductive to use products that add volume and fullness to improve a double chin, but fillers can be a simple, quick way of making the face look more proportional. Facial fillers won’t actually get rid of the extra skin and fat that creates the impression of what is technically known as submental fullness, but they can make your jawline and chin look more defined. Is your double chin due to an underdeveloped bone structure or skin laxity? If so, fillers may help.

Having a good jaw structure will help the face hold its shape and prevent jowls from forming. Hyaluronic acid fillers like those in the JUVÉDERM^® line consist of thicker gels that can be added to the apples of the cheeks for jawline contouring. Filler can add dimensions, imitating bone structure and creating lift and sharpness to give you higher cheekbones. They can also be added to the sides of the jaw or in the chin to add more projection.

BOTOX^®

Like fillers, BOTOX^® won’t get rid of fat or skin, but it can improve symmetry in the face. In a Nefertiti lift, injections of botulinum toxin are applied to temporarily relax hyperactive muscles that cause wrinkles, sagging, dropping mouth corners, dimpling, bulky muscles at the sides of the jaw, or neck banding. The treatment can create the impression of a slimmer, smoother, and more youthful jawline.

Weight Loss

Sometimes, putting on a few pounds causes you to have chubbier cheeks and a rounder chin. Although you can’t spot reduce this area, when you lose overall weight by exercising or decreasing your calorie intake, this may reduce some of the extra weight around the face as well, giving you a thinner-looking lower jaw.

Topical Products

Loss of skin elasticity due to sun damage, aging, and gravity is what causes the lower jaw and neck to have a saggy appearance as time goes on. While cosmetic treatments can help, you can work to preserve your skin strength and elasticity with a long-term skin care regimen. Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen before going outside and use products containing retinol, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid.

Discover more about double chin treatments like CoolSculpting^® from the Mt. Vernon-based team at Skin Care Center of Southern Illinois. To set up an appointment, call the office at 618.244.0031 or submit your info through a contact form online.