According to a survey by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, approximately 7 out of 10 consumers are bothered by submental fullness (fat under the chin giving a double chin effect).
5 things you can do about your double chin
Leave it alone
- Do nothing -it is what it is
Laser Liposuction
– Requires an incision and some downtime. Potential for unevenness and/or scarring. Treatment can be done in one session. Consider an alternative – Ultrashape Power for no downtime fat removal or AgnesRF for fat removal, tightening and facial contouring.
Kybella injections
– A drug injected into the chin area to destroy fat cells. This can have some swelling for approximately 2 weeks. May need multiple sessions.
CoolMini –
- An applicator from CoolSculpting to freeze fat cells. Gradual removal happens over several months
AgnesRF Microneedling
This tool allows precise delivery of radio frequency energy to destroy fat cells in located in the double chin area. This technique allows a practitioner control to re-shape and contour the area as needed. This is permanent fat cell destruction. As an added benefit, other areas such as jowls and jawline can be treated to re-store definition and tighten skin.
How to deal with a fatty chin?
We can learn to hold our heads up high to give the most flattering profile, but catching a glimpse of our double chins in the mirror can sometimes be less than pleasing.
We’ve had great success with treating double chins as we can contour and re-shape and tighten as needed.