Is it normal to get a double chin when looking down like this for a skinny person? (photos)

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6 ft 4. Weighing 75 kg? I would be interested to know if my chin is normal or not or is it loose skin or fat etc. Is it normal for a Skinny person to get a double chin like this when they look down? Or is it aging or weight gain in the face? Most importantly has it always been that way or has it developed as I'm now 27? I never noticed it before until one day I grew self conscious of it.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

In my opinion, you do not have a significant amount of fat under your chin and I would not recommend any treatment.  It is fairly normal for people to develop a double chin when looking down and bending the neck forward.

George Volpe, MD · Answer

Although not all a double fold when looking down, it is not that uncommon. It often relates to genetics, skin tone and also laxity of the skin. There can also be a small amount of fat under the chin that is not that noticeable when one keeps the head in an upright position. If your surgeon determines that there may be some fat, liposuction may help tighten about skin. It is also true as we get older, our skin gets looser! Even skinny guys looking down get the fold in the tummy region as you get older.

Deborah Sillins, MD · Answer

It appears you may have some excess fat in your submental area which could be hereditary. Liposuction or Kybella could help you with this issue

Karan Chopra, MD · Answer

Yes your chin is normal. You should not pursue any treatment. you need some slack in the chin otherwise you would not be able to tilt your head back.

John W. Menard, MD · Answer

This appears to be a normal situation. As we age we all can develop excess skin in different areas.  This is especially true when a person looks down.

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