Do you have the feeling that your facial profile has changed and your chin suddenly looks wider and unshaped? Many people are bothered by their double chin and try various methods to get rid of it. However, exercises, dietary changes, sport and movement do not always bring the desired result. In this case, fat removal injections or liposuction could be suitable solutions.
Which of the two methods works better? In this article, we will provide you with comprehensive information about the options for removing the double chin and compare them.
What can cause a double chin?
A double chin is caused by an accumulation of fatty tissue below the chin. This forms a visible fold or “second” layer of skin, which then looks like a second chin. The appearance can make the face look rounder and less contoured.
The causes can be very different.
Overweight
Weight gain causes fat to be distributed all over the body and can also settle under the chin.
Genetic predisposition
If some people in your family have a double chin, there is a higher likelihood that fat will also accumulate in your chin area.
Skin ageing
Ageing can also lead to a double chin, as the skin loses tone and elasticity with increasing age.
Muscle weakness or receding chin
However, a double chin can also be caused by weak muscles in the neck and chin area or a smaller or less pronounced chin.
Can a double chin be removed by non-surgical methods?
There are actually certain ways to reduce a double chin. Just as weight gain can cause a double chin, a change in diet and regular exercise can reduce the double chin. Special exercises to strengthen the chin muscles also help to tighten the tissue and reduce the fat on the chin. Chewing gum, but also exercises such as the “kissing mouth”, in which the lips are pursed and the cheeks are pulled inwards. You should hold this pose for 10 seconds and repeat it 5-10 times. Proper skin care and products that tighten the skin can also help to improve the double chin.
Massages, for example with a Gua Sha (massage stone), help to improve circulation in the facial area. Under certain circumstances, this can minimize a double chin.
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What is the difference between liposuction and fat-away injections?
Both fat-away injections and liposuction can be used to remove the double chin. However, they are different in their application and treatment process. Both treatments aim to remove fat from areas that cannot be reduced through exercise and a balanced diet. However, they are very different in their application. Liposuction is surgical and is performed under local anesthesia. Fat-away injections are carried out by injection and can be performed without anesthesia.
Both methods offer long-term results. This is because liposuction removes fat cells that cannot be reproduced again. With fat-away injections, localized fatty tissue is inflamed, which ensures that the cells at the site are broken down.
Fat-away injections tend to be used for smaller accumulations of fat, while liposuction is used for larger accumulations.
Remove double chin without surgery – fat-away injection
With the fat-away injection, fat is broken down within the body, i.e. the fatty tissue is inflamed by the active ingredient, then decomposes and is excreted by the body. Injection lipolysis is only a short treatment in which the area to be treated is marked and then injected with the active ingredient. Anesthesia is not required here, but can be requested. The final result can be seen after four to six weeks. However, sometimes several treatments are necessary to achieve the desired result. We will of course do our best to give you the result you want. But you can also do something about it; you should make sure you eat a healthy diet after the treatment so that the surrounding fatty tissue does not expand. Many customers prefer this method as it shows good results without surgery. There is also no time-consuming wound healing and no downtime. This means that you can go to work the very next day and return to sports after a few days.
Treatment of a double chin with surgical liposuction
Liposuction is not only effective for fat deposits that cannot be removed through exercise or a balanced diet, but also for diseases of the fatty tissue, such as lipoedema.
Our practice uses modern Vaser liposuction as a treatment method. After a local anaesthetic, the fatty tissue is irradiated with ultrasound to loosen it from the surrounding tissue. The dissolved fat is then suctioned out using a thin cannula (injection needle). One advantage of liposuction is that the suctioned fat cells cannot form again, which makes the result long-lasting.
Personal consultation with Dr. Abuagela to remove the double chin
Has your double chin been bothering you for a long time? We will be happy to discuss your wishes and needs in a consultation. After we have taken a closer look at your chin area, we will discuss your preferred treatment method and see together whether it suits your wishes. You are therefore welcome to arrange a personal consultation with our experts in Frankfurt.
FAQ
How long does liposuction/fat-away injection last?
How long does liposuction/fat-away injection last?
With liposuction, once the fat cells have been removed, they cannot reappear, which ensures a permanent result.
Is it possible to combine fat removal injections and liposuction on the double chin?
Is it possible to combine fat removal injections and liposuction on the double chin?
In fact, it is possible to refine and round off the result of liposuction with the help of additional injection lipolysis and thus achieve an even better overall result.
Can a double chin come back?
Can a double chin come back?
With both liposuction and fat-away injections, the double chin cannot return. However, it should be noted that you should pay attention to your diet after the procedure to prevent the surrounding tissue from expanding.
What non-surgical methods are available?
What non-surgical methods are available?
Before you decide on a double chin treatment, you may want to consider conservative methods to reduce the accumulation of fat in the chin area. Regular exercise and a balanced diet are important, as are exercises to strengthen the chin muscles. These are easy to do and even just chewing gum can strengthen the jaw muscles. If these methods do not help, you may want to consider treatment.
Is the fat-away injection or liposuction more effective?
Is the fat-away injection or liposuction more effective?
Both types of treatment have their advantages and disadvantages. For example, some patients prefer the fat-away injection as it shows good results without the need for surgery. This means there is no time-consuming wound healing and no downtime. However, it can only be used to remove moderate fat deposits. Liposuction is advantageous for larger fat deposits.
It is impossible to say which method is better. However, we will be happy to explain the two treatment options to you in a consultation and see which one best suits your wishes and needs. Our experts will be happy to help you and ensure that you get the result you want.
Is part of the cost covered by health insurance?
Is part of the cost covered by health insurance?
A double chin removal is not a medically necessary procedure. Therefore, the costs are not covered by health insurance.
Written by:
Dr. med. Nauras Abuagela
Specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery
Specialist in gentle anti-ageing treatments and innovative laser medicine. Dr. Abuagela combines medical expertise with a keen sense of aesthetic harmony and has been successfully treating patients with state-of-the-art skin rejuvenation procedures for years.
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