Ok, be honest. Have you ever tilted your laptop camera up on a Zoom call? Or untagged yourself from a photo because of your side profile? You are definitely not alone.
The double chin is one of the most common things people come in and ask us about, and it bothers people of every body type. So today, let’s talk about why it happens and the non-surgical options designed to help sharpen your jawline.
Why Do You Get a Double Chin?
Here’s what surprises a lot of people: a double chin isn’t always about weight. For many people, it’s genetics. Some of us just tend to store fat right there. For others, it’s that the skin has lost some firmness over time, so the jawline doesn’t look as defined as it used to. And a lot of times, it’s a little bit of both.
That’s actually really important because fat and loose skin are two different problems, and they need different solutions.
How to Reduce a Double Chin Caused by Fat
Let’s say it’s mostly fat. If the main issue is a small pocket of fat under the chin, there are treatments designed to target that fat without surgery.
CoolSculpting, for example, uses controlled cooling on the treatment area. The process is designed to freeze fat cells, which your body then gradually clears away over the following weeks.
You might experience some tenderness, swelling, or numbness under your chin for a while afterward. Many people can return to their usual activities the same day, although recovery experiences can vary.
How to Tighten Loose Skin Under the Chin
Now, let’s say it’s mostly loose skin. If the skin itself is softer and less defined, radiofrequency treatments may be an option. Agnes is one of our go-to tools for this area.
Agnes uses very fine, insulated needles to deliver energy to targeted areas. This allows us to treat small, detailed areas, such as the jawline and under the chin, with precision.
It’s designed to help tighten the skin and encourage new collagen production. A treatment under the chin takes about 20 minutes. You might be a little pink or swollen afterward, but downtime is generally minimal.
What If You Have Both Fat and Loose Skin?
For a lot of people, it’s both. In that case, the best plan might be to combine treatments to reduce fat and tighten the skin, helping create a more defined jawline.
That’s why we don’t pick a machine before we meet you. We look at your profile, assess the area, and talk through what’s really going on. Understanding whether fat, skin laxity, or a combination of both is contributing to your double chin helps us recommend the most suitable treatment plan.
When Will You See Results?
Results develop over time. Fat reduction becomes more noticeable gradually as your body processes the treated fat cells, while skin tightening may continue to improve as new collagen develops over the following months.
Depending on the treatment and your individual needs, you may need one to three sessions. However, the number of treatments and the results vary from person to person.
The goal is simple: a more defined side profile that still looks like you.
Are Non-Surgical Double Chin Treatments Right for You?
And here’s an important point: non-surgical treatments aren’t the right solution for everyone.
If there’s a significant amount of excess skin or you’re hoping for a dramatic, surgical-level change, we’ll tell you that. Our job is to find what actually works for you, not to sell you a package that won’t get you where you want to go.
A consultation gives us a chance to assess your concerns, discuss your goals, and explain what different treatments may realisticalldoubley achieve.
Book Your Free Consultation at FitShop Med Spa
If your side profile has been bothering you, come in for a FREE consultation. We’ll assess the area, explain whether fat, loose skin, or both may be contributing to your double chin, and discuss the options we’d recommend for you.
Visit us at FitShop Med Spa, 5010 Cutler Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, right next to Einstein’s.
Call us at (505) 872-3348 to book your free consultation and learn more about our non-surgical body contouring options.
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