How to Get Rid of Double Chin

Thank you for your question! The submental region (area beneath the chin) is a common area for stubborn fat that is resistant to diet and exercise. There are many different treatment options that can be used to address stubborn fat under the chin, from completely non-invasive to minimally invasive. The best way to provide true advice would be an in-person consultation. It is very important that you see an expert provider with significant experience in aesthetic body contouring. Best wishes! Dr. David Amron

Hello and thank-you for sharing your question.

There are multiple factors which can contribute to a double chin. Correction of a double chin can be achieved either though a surgical or non-invasive approaches. Liposuction of the chin and neck produces consistently good results for appropriate candidates. We are very excited with the development of several non-invasive techniques for correction of a double chin. We offer the Cool mini as a non-surgical alternative to liposuction for the right candidate. Generally, two treatments are required separated by 4-6 weeks.  We also offer Kybella which is another non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Generally 3-6 treatments are needed separated by 4-6 weeks.  If there is mild to moderate skin laxity, combining the treatment with Ultherapy is an excellent option. 

I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to learn about your options..

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While chin liposuction will most likely get you the most dramatic results in a single treatment, over the last year more options have become FDA approved to reduce fat under the chin. These include Kybella, which is an injectable treatment that “melts” chin fat over a series of sessions, and CoolMini from CoolSculpting, which takes the proven effective CoolSculpting “freeze the fat” technology and puts it into an applicator specifically designed to treat small areas of submental fat such as a double chin. Another good option is ThermiTight, which uses radio frequency technology to reduce fat and tighten skin as well. The best thing to do is to visit a board-certified dermatologist who offers all of these options, who can evaluate your concerns in an unbiased manner and work with you to come up with the best treatment plan.