What causes a double chin?
A double chin is also known as submental fat. This submental fat accumulates under your chin and neck area and can be attributed to several different factors:- Genetics
- Ageing
- Weight gain
- Poor posture
A double chin is usually a result of being overweight, genetics, age or poor posture.
Non-surgical ways to get rid of under chin fat:
Fortunately, there are several non-surgical ways to reduce or even get rid of a double chin completely, from non-invasive methods such as exercises and diet to a minimally invasive procedure such as coolsculpting. It is best to consult with a cosmetic specialist to determine which treatment would work best for you. Here at Lumière Clinic we offer free consultations to assess your unique needs and what therapy would best achieve your beauty goals.Non-invasive methods:
These non-invasive methods are easy to incorporate into your everyday routine, without the need to pay for treatments or to undergo surgery.Exercise
One of the most effective ways to reduce under chin fat is through exercise. Just 30 minutes of regular exercise a day can make a big difference to your overall health, weight loss and can even improve your posture. In addition, there are some exercises that target and tone your chin, jaw and neck muscles to reduce your double chin. Incorporate face, neck and chin exercises such as the following into your everyday exercise routine for a slimmer, firmer face, neck and chin:- Chin lifts
- Neck stretches
- Neck lift
- Jaw clenches
- Tongue press
- Kiss the ceiling
- Lower jaw forward jut
To help reduce fat and your double chin we recommend a healthy lifestyle where you eat healthy, exercise regularly, and incorporate exercises that target your face, neck and chin.
Healthy diet.
A nutritious, healthy diet is one of the most effective methods to lose weight and control excess fat. By focusing on eating a diet rich in lean protein, fruits, and vegetables, and avoiding sugary and processed foods you can lose weight and reduce or even get rid of a double chin. Some general guidelines for healthy eating and weight loss are to:- Increase your intake of fruit and vegetables.
- Decrease sugar, junk food, alcohol and processed foods.
- Reduce bad dietary fat, and focus on “good fats” like avocado and olive oil.
- Eat lean protein like fish, chicken or turkey.
- Don’t overeat, stop when you feel full.
Cosmetic treatments:
If your double chin is caused by ageing or genetics, exercise and a healthy diet may not be enough to reduce excess fat and get rid of a double chin. In this case, there are several cosmetic treatments available that can help reduce under chin fat and excess skin.- Lipolysis, or liposculpture, uses injections to break down and remove unwanted fat cells to reduce your double chin.
- Mesotherapy, such as kybella fat dissolving injections, use a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid for destroying fat cells.
- CoolSculpting uses a special applicator to freeze fat cells and break them down.
- Ultherapy and radiofrequency treatments use heat to tighten and tone the loose skin in the chin area. This therapy is not used to eliminate unwanted fat, rather it lifts and sculpts excess skin that may be left after significant weight loss and can appear as a double chin.
Cosmetic procedures, such as mesotherapy, offer a minimally invasive method of reducing your double chin.
When to consider surgery:
If non-surgical methods are not effective in reducing your double chin, surgery may be an option. However, surgery for a double chin removal does come with more risks and a longer recovery time than non-surgical treatments. Surgical options to get rid of a double chin:- A face-lift or neck-lift removes excess fat and skin in the neck, face and chin area and tightens the underlying muscles.
- Neck or chin liposuction is a minimally invasive surgery that removes excess fat cells that form your double chin.
All the tips you need on how to remove a double chin!
A double chin can form with weight gain, genetics, poor posture or as we age. The good news is there are many methods you can try to reduce your double chin, without the need for surgery. Focusing on healthy eating, regular exercise and exercises that target your chin, jaw and neck muscles can make a big difference. If you want faster results, there are some cosmetic treatments such as fat dissolving injections or Coolsculpting, that can achieve results quicker than diet and exercise. Lumière Clinic has skilled and experienced cosmetic specialists to help reduce your double chin. Contact us today and book in for a free consultation, where we can assess your double chin and what therapies will work best to achieve your goals.Frequently Asked Questions
Read through our most commonly asked questions on how to get rid of fat under chin.Generally, the most common cause of a double chin is weight gain. Other causes are genetics, age and poor posture. Causes such as genetics and age we cannot control, however we can focus on improving our posture and weight loss to decrease chin fat.
There are several things you can do to get rid of your chin fat. Non-invasive methods such as exercising, healthy eating and exercises that target your problem area have great results, but they do take patience. You can also try cosmetic procedures, such as deoxycholic acid injections to decrease chin and neck fat. Why not give Lumière Clinic a call and chat about what we can do to help.
Yes, double chins can go away. With patience you can use exercise and healthy eating for fat reduction and to lose excess weight. Or to get rid of a double chin overnight (or faster then exercise anyway) you can try surgery such as face and neck lifts or liposuction, or cosmetic procedures like deoxycholic acid injections or Coolsculpting.
Yes, double chin exercises can work. However you need to be consistent and should focus on incorporating healthy foods and drinking plenty of water too. Here’s a list with pictures of some great exercises that target your double chin and help reduce fat.
How long it takes to get rid of a double chin depends on what method you are using. Diet and exercise will take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to see a noticeable difference. Cosmetic injections and therapies can take days to weeks, and surgery you may notice a difference as soon as the bruising and swelling has settled.
Yes, you can get rid of a double chin without surgery. You can use diet and exercise, which takes time, patience and consistency. Alternatively, there are some non-invasive cosmetic procedures that can help, such as Coolsculpting, lipolysis, mesotherapy or ultratherapy. Lumière Clinic offers a range of effective cosmetic therapies to help. Contact us today and book in for a free consultation!
Yes, diet alone can help get rid of a double chin as long as the cause of extra chin fat is being overweight. If you have been eating healthy and lost weight, without seeing an improvement in your double chin it may be time to discuss with your doctor if there are underlying causes, such as poor posture, genetics or age.
