Thanks to advancements in technology and medicine, you can fix almost anything about your body that is affecting your confidence.
At New Birkdale Clinic, we have helped countless people address areas that they aren’t comfortable with and transform their self-esteem through a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments.
We commonly address double chins for our patients, which can be a source of distress for many people. In this blog, we will outline how we can help remove your double chin with information on both surgical and non-surgical methods.
Why Someone May Choose to Undergo Double Chin Removal
There are many reasons why someone may choose to undergo double chin removal.
Aesthetic Purposes
A lot of people will undergo double chin removal for aesthetic reasons, not liking the way their double chin makes them look and feel.
Our bodies deposit fat in different ways, and even if you are considered to be quite slim, it is still possible to develop a second chin due to genetics. This can greatly impact your self-esteem, especially if you cannot naturally reduce its appearance.
Double Chin Removal to Address Discomfort
If you are someone who has developed a second chin with age or you have lost a substantial amount of weight, your double chin may cause slight discomfort. This is especially true if you have loose skin in the area, which may rub and cause pain.
Double chins can also cause general discomfort when someone is resting or trying to relax, which can take a toll over time.
Non-Surgical Treatments for Double Chin Removal
In the past, you were limited to only being able to use surgical solutions to remove your double chin, but times have changed, and there are now plenty of non-surgical solutions available to help reduce the look of your double chin.
Some ways that you can reduce your double chin without the use of surgery include:
Fat Dissolving Injections
When you undergo fat-dissolving injections, or VASER liposuction, a naturally occurring bile acid called deoxycholic acid is injected into the skin. It starts to break down and destroy fat cells under the chin, gradually eliminating these cells over time.
The lymphatic system processes this fat as waste and naturally reduces the fat deposit over months. This procedure is permanent, but only if you maintain a healthy lifestyle and do not encourage the production of further fat cells in the area.
Skin Tightening Treatments
If your double chin is not too severe and you would like to reduce its appearance without using surgical methods, skin tightening treatments can be an effective way to reduce loose skin and fat.
At New Birkdale Clinic, we use Plasma Elite to help tighten our patients’ skin. This non-invasive method uses the skin’s natural plasma and elasticity to remove excess skin and smooth wrinkles and lines on the face and neck.
Other skin tightening treatments that someone may choose to undergo include:
Ultherapy
This procedure employs micro-focused ultrasound energy to target deep skin layers, inducing a thermal reaction that encourages collagen and elastin production, resulting in a natural lift.
Radiofrequency Treatments
This method uses RF energy to heat and tighten the skin, encouraging collagen production, firming the skin and reducing sagging.
CoolSculpting
CoolSculpting is a non-invasive treatment that freezes targeted fat cells in the double chin area, crystallising them and breaking them up. The body then naturally processes these broken-down fat cells.
The cost of these procedures differs between clinics, but our pricing for them is in our pricing list.
Benefits of Non-Surgical Treatments
If you are considering using non-surgical methods to address your double chin, some of the benefits of selecting non-surgical methods include:
No Anaesthetic or Incisions
One of the most appealing benefits of using non-surgical methods to reduce your second chin is the absence of anaesthetic or incisions. Because no surgery is involved, the recipient experiences a reduced risk of infection or reaction to anaesthetic, making the process considerably safer.
Short Recovery Time
Due to the lack of surgical intervention, the recovery time for non-surgical double chin removal is essentially non-existent. Most of the non-surgical procedures we have covered allow for immediate return to usual activities, meaning that they do not cause much disruption to your schedule.
However, fat-dissolving drugs can cause temporary side effects, such as swelling and pain, which may lead to a slight disruption in daily activities, but this should quickly pass.
Subtle, Natural Results
Though the results depend on the patient’s natural anatomy, non-surgical double chin removal usually has much more subtle, natural results than surgical removal. This is especially true if your skin has good elasticity. As the fat naturally breaks down, your skin bounces back gradually.
Because the results are not often immediate, non-surgical fat dissolving often appears far more natural.
Surgical Options for Double Chin Removal
Surgical double chin removal may be worth considering if you are looking for immediate results. Some surgical options available for double chin removal include:
Liposuction
A common procedure that tends to produce immediate, long-lasting results is liposuction. Liposuction is performed under local and general anaesthesia. A small incision is made under the chin, where a tube is inserted to remove excess fat cells from under the chin and jawline.
A cannula breaks down the fatty tissue, and the fat is then suctioned out of the body. A compression garment should then be used to reduce swelling and protect the incision site. To help the healing process, you should avoid strenuous activities for up to two weeks after the surgery.
Neck Lift or Chin Lift Surgery
Neck lifts or chin lift procedures are a more drastic, permanent solution for double chins. Excess fat and skin are removed during this procedure, and the neck muscles are tightened to remove the double chin and achieve a more defined jawline.
Small, discreet incisions are made under the chin and behind the ears, so any scarring should be minimal or easily concealable.
Benefits of Surgical Treatments
Some benefits of using surgical methods to reduce or remove your double chin include:
Immediate and Long Lasting Results
Unlike non-surgical methods, which provide gradual results, surgical double chin removal provides instant results. The volume of fat in your chin is instantly removed, especially with procedures such as liposuction.
That means that, aside from some swelling, once the procedure is done, you can instantly see its impact, which is fantastic for anyone wanting instant results.
Dramatic Jaw Reshape
Because of its gradual nature, non-surgical double chin removal often produces much more natural results that do not stray too far from your natural jaw line. However, surgical double chin removal, because the fat is instantly removed, produces more immediate and dramatic results.
Improved Jawline Definition
Because surgical double chin removal often addresses both the fat and excess skin in one procedure, you can see instant, improved jaw definition. Because of the reduction of fat tissue in the area, your natural bone structure has a greater chance to shine, making a smoother, more defined appearance.
Choosing the Right Treatment For You
If you’ve read about the surgical and non-surgical options available, but you’re still not sure which treatment choice is right for you, there is more that you should consider. Before making your decision, consider the following:
Considering Your Anatomy
Your natural anatomy might play a bigger role in choosing between surgical and non-surgical double chin removal than you might think. Factors such as how your body distributes fat, your natural chin projection and your skin laxity can determine the best solution for you.
If your skin has lost its natural elasticity, non-surgical removal may not provide the results you desire, and surgery is likely the best method for your needs.
If you have a weak chin naturally, chin augmentation may also be worth considering alongside your double chin removal if you want to achieve a defined look.
Your Lifestyle
Your lifestyle and the time you can allocate to your procedure are also something to consider before choosing between surgical and non-surgical procedures. If you choose to have surgery to address your double chin, you must be able to take the time to recover, which could take several weeks.
If you are pretty active or have a demanding job that you cannot take time away from, undergoing procedures with minimal downtime, such as non-surgical removal, may be better suited to your lifestyle.
Find Your Confidence With New Birkdale Clinic
Through this guide, we hope to have provided more insight into surgical and non-surgical double chin removal techniques. At New Birkdale Clinic, we are proud to deliver surgical and non-surgical solutions by expert surgeons.
Are you looking to remove your double chin and feel more confident? Contact us or book a consultation to find out how we can help you today.
