You've seen it in photos and the mirror far too many times. That additional layer of fat behind your chin gives you the appearance of being older and heavier than you are. There's no need to be annoyed by your double chin anymore. You can get the sleek, defined chin you've always wanted with a few easy exercises and treatments.
Causes of double chin
Several factors can contribute to the development of a double chin. Genetics is one of them. If other members of your family have double chins, you're more likely to develop one yourself. Another risk is increased weight, which causes an additional layer of fat in the chin and neck area, known as submental fat. Furthermore, as you get older, your skin loses elasticity and begins to droop in formerly tight areas. Finally, poor posture can cause a double chin by relaxing facial and neck muscles.
Exercise for double chin reduction
One of the easiest ways to tighten your skin and reduce the additional layer of fat around your neck and chin is to exercise. These movements, often known as face yoga, assist in tightening up the area where you have a double chin. All of the exercises are basic and can be completed in a matter of minutes, requiring only a small amount of time from your regular schedule. "Kiss the Sky" or "Whistle at the Ceiling" is a popular workout that includes maintaining your back straight while tilting your chin toward the ceiling, puckering your lips, and holding this posture for about 20 minutes, then repeating ten times.
Weight Loss reduces the fat layer
Weight increase can sometimes lead to the development of a double chin. Simply losing weight might help to lessen the fat layer under your chin. Combining dietary changes and adding exercise to your routine might result in significant weight loss.
Non-Surgical Procedures
To get rid of your double chin, you may need to undertake a more involved procedure. Coolsculpting is a non-invasive process that freezes excess fat so that it may be metabolized and eliminated by your body. The freezing of fat cells causes a progressive alteration in the treated area over time, with effects visible 1-3 months.
Mesotherapy is another less invasive technique that helps your body digest fat cells. The treated area may see a tightening of the skin when the fat is thinned by a series of injections that dissolve your fat cells.
Laser
While laser therapy is commonly referred to as "laser treatment," it is essentially a non-surgical process that utilizes a directed laser to melt fat tissues just beneath the skin. Laser treatments provide several advantages, including minimum downtime after the operation, the use of only a local anesthetic, and a short treatment period.
Liposuction
Liposuction could be the best option for reducing your double chin if you want quick results and don't mind undergoing minor surgery. Liposuction is a simple one-hour surgery that may only require a local anesthetic to remove the fat beneath your chin. You'll have some bruising and swelling after the treatment, but because it's only one surgery, your body will heal fast, and you'll have a more sculpted jawline.
Contact the experienced dermatologist at "The Inspiration" to figure out the best way to get rid of your double chin. We provide a number of the treatments discussed above and advice on how to make lifestyle changes that will help your face look its best.
