Effective Ways to Get Rid of Double Chin

A double chin, or sometimes a triple chin, is a common problem. Also known as submental fat, it is a condition in which a layer of fat accumulates beneath the chin. It’s usually nothing to be concerned about. However, even if it isn’t normally a symptom of an underlying health condition, many find them unsightly — it can even affect people’s self-esteem.

While they are frequently linked to weight increase, a double chin is caused by a variety of factors. That’s why, even if a person is at a healthy weight or in the process of losing weight, they can still develop a double chin.

Fortunately, now you can get the smooth and sculpted chin you’ve always wanted with the help of a few simple exercises and treatments.

Causes of Double Chin

A double chin is frequently connected with weight gain, but you don’t have to be overweight to develop one. Below are the factors that may cause a double chin:

1. Excess Fat
   Obesity is still the primary culprit for a double chin. When you gain weight, fat deposits tend to appear all over the body, including the face and beneath the chin.
2. Age
   One of the most common yet often neglected causes is the effect of aging on our skin. A reason for double chin could simply be a result of growing older. Collagen production in our skin begins to wane during our mid-twenties. Skin loses its suppleness and begins to sag as a result of this. The less collagen we have as we get older, the more apparent the effect becomes.When the skin beneath our jaw begins to sag, it has the same effect as additional fat in the same area. Furthermore, as we become older, we lose muscle definition, which amplifies the effect.
3. Facial Structure
   
   Some factors that cause a double chin to develop are beyond our control. The basic contour of the face is one of them. This is most likely the reason why some people, even if they are thin, have a double chin.Those with recessive chins and weak jawlines are also more prone to acquiring a double chin. This is because the skin is spread over a smaller region. Because it is less firmly pulled over the face, a double chin can be caused by a relatively slight increase in fat or a decrease in skin flexibility.
4. Genetics
   If you observe that several of your family members have chubby chins, chances are that you will as well.While there isn’t a single gene that causes a double chin, a variety of characteristics can make you more prone to develop one. You may be susceptible to weight gain, have thinner or less elastic skin, or accumulate fat around your chin area.
5. Poor Posture
   How you sit or stand could be contributing to the problem. This is apparent in people who tend to hunch their necks when working on their laptops or using their phones. This posture is terrible for the platysma muscle, which links the neck to the chin. When this muscle weakens, it causes a loss of elasticity, resulting in the sagging of the skin.

How to Get Rid of Double Chin

Whatever the reason for your double chin, it’s normal to want to get rid of it. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to this however. In many circumstances, a multipronged approach may be necessary.

The following are some of the most common solutions for a stubborn double chin:

1. Diet and Weight Loss
   Weight increase can sometimes contribute to the development of a double chin. Simply losing weight can help to reduce the fat layer. While many diet regimens are available to individuals looking to lose weight, there are also some basic measures you can follow that can help you achieve your weight loss objectives. A combination of dietary adjustments and adding exercise to your routine can result in significant weight loss.There is no such thing as a miracle cure to lose weight. At the end of the day, it’s about burning more calories than you consume. Of course, different people have different health needs, so talk to your doctor before starting a new fitness regimen, especially if you have a chronic illness like diabetes. 
2. Facial Exercises, Face Yoga, Jaw Exercise Tools
   One of the simplest ways to tighten your skin and reduce the additional layer of fat on your chin and neck is to workout. Simple movements, often known as facial yoga, help to tighten up the area. With a quick search on the Internet, you’ll find instructions and videos to help you develop a facial training routine. All of the exercises are basic and can be completed in a matter of minutes, requiring only a tiny amount of time from your regular schedule.Jaw exercise tools are devices designed to strengthen your face and neck muscles are. They may help enhance the jawline by working out the jaw muscles. As with any regimen, if you don’t utilize these tools correctly, you may risk straining and damaging your jaw. It is important to take note that these tools should only be used along with other practices. Anyone who follows a healthy diet and exercises for an hour every day will lose weight and see the results in their face.
3. Lifestyle Changes
   If your double chin is bothering you, it’s high time to reconsider your lifestyle choices. You can also boost your skin health and overall health by reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption. Drinking alcohol can dehydrate your skin, as a result, the body begins to retain water and cause puffiness and bloating, which can worsen the appearance of a double chin.
4. Treatments for Double Chin
   When lifestyle modifications aren’t enough, or when results aren’t coming as quickly as you’d like, clinical solutions are always a possibility. The best option for you will be determined by your specific condition.

• Face Contouring

When a person’s genetics or bone structure makes it tough to shed the double chin. A drastic, permanent treatment through surgery is sometimes the best option.

Depending on the patient’s needs, contouring the double chin may be recommended instead of a traditional facelift. It is less intensive and has a quicker recovery time.

• Liposuction

Liposuction may be another option of double chin removal if you want speedy results and don’t mind undergoing minor surgery. Liposuction is a simple hour-long procedure that may only require a local anaesthetic to extract the fat under your chin. You’ll experience bruising and swelling after the treatment, but because it’s only a one-time surgery, your body will heal quickly and you’ll have a more sculpted jawline.

• Ultherapy

(Left)Before and (Right) 6 months post-treatment

Ultherapy heats the deep layers of your skin with non-invasive ultrasound, activating collagen generation and tightening the connective fibres within your skin. The treatment is effective on sagging skin with some elasticity, which is often the case for those over the age of 30.

• Coolsculpting

Coolsculpting the double chin is a non-surgical procedure where excess fat is frozen so that it can be metabolized and eliminated by your body. The freezing of fat cells causes a steady transformation in the treated area over time, with results visible in 1 to 3 months.

Exils Elite RF Treatments

Exilis Elite uses RadioFrequency to heat the area to be treated – causing the muscle to tighten and skin tissue to contract.  Also known as collagen remodelling, this treatment contours the face, reducing the double chin while also defining the jawline and smoothing the neck. 

If you want a non-surgical treatment in Toronto for your double chin, come to Clarity Medspa & Laser. Remove your double chin, knee fat, armpit fat, and bra fat with our coolsculpting treatment or Ultherapy. For more information and inquiries about the Coolsculpting cost in our Toronto clinic, call (416) 960-2222.