Non-Invasive Procedure to Remove Double Chin

There are a variety of ways to contour the chin, including a few non-invasive options that have just recently been FDA approved. These non-invasive options include Kybella, which is an injectable treatment that dissolves fat in the chin, CoolMini, which uses cryolipolisis to freeze and eliminate fat cells, and ThermiTight, which uses radio frequency technology to reduce chin fat. These non-invasive treatments require minimal to no downtime, although they may require multiple sessions for best results. Chin liposuction is another option. It is a surgical procedure, but if you have it done on aFriday most people are able to go back to work Monday no problem. I recommend visiting a board-certified dermatologist who can help you find the best treatment plan for your lifestyle and goals.

I use CoolSculpting to treat submental fat when patients are looking for a noninvasive option that does not require downtime. This device uses cryolipolysis (controlled cooling) to freeze fat cells, leaving surrounding skin and tissue intact. The treated fat cells are eliminated from the body through natural processes in the weeks following the procedure. The results take time to develop, but you won't have any recovery time to schedule. This treatment will not yield the dramatic results liposuction can, but you can repeat the procedure to further enhance your improvement.

I like this treatment for you better than Kybella injections, another non-invasive treatment, because with Kybella swelling can be marked and several treatments are needed. You may actually want to reconsider tumescent liposuction because after a three-day weekend, there is minimal swelling and essentially no bruising. A chin strap is needed initially, but after the third day you only wear it a few hours per day for four days. Talk to a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in facial contouring for further assessment and a customized treatment plan.

While liposuction is often the procedure that I recommend for excess fatty tissue under the chin, other options include CoolSculpting and Kybella. Based on your photo, I am hopeful that you would be a good CoolSculpting candidate. There is minimal down-time with CoolSculpting. On the other hand, while Kybella can be successful, it almost always takes multiple treatments, and there can be significant swelling with each injection session. I recommend that you do a consultation with a physician who has expertise in ALL of the procedures to remove excess fatty tissue. This includes invasive and non-invasive techniques. The other thought that I have, is that you may want to couple the fat removal with a skin tightening device, like Ultherapy. This will give you the best results. 

In our practice, we offer both Kybella and CoolMini for non-invasive chin fat reduction. To determine if you're a candidate for either procedure, request a consultation with someone who is an expert in this procedure so that a treatment plan can be tailored to your specific goals.CoolMini is FDA cleared to reduce the fat in your double chin. It is a fat freezing procedure like CoolSculpting, but with a small hand piece that tucks perfectly under your chin. CoolSculpting is a fat reduction technique that is designed for those stubborn fat that resists exercise and diet. It is non-invasive and non-surgical. Kybella is a solution of dexacholic acid which is injected into the skin. This acid is naturally occurring in the body and breaks down fat over time. Multiple treatments is usually required to see full results. 

Coolsculpting is your best option.  It's the most popular option for double chin treatment because it is nonsurgical, has very little downtime, and has good results.  The treatment may need to be performed in two sessions though most people get their desired results in one session.Kybella is another nonsurgical option but swells after injections for 3-5 days and has to be repeated 2-4 times. .  For this reason, neck liposuction is a better option as bruising and swelling is present for about 7 days without any pain and then you're done.

I understand your concerns, and I have to say that I've NOT been impressed with any of the currently available non invasive ways to remove chin fat.  They have all been surprisingly disappointing and end up with longer recovery times, require repeat treatments, and expense than simply suctioning the fat away.Recovery times with chin lipo are pretty short.  I typically use Smartlipo under local anesthesia and ask my patients to wear a neck garment for 4 days.  I would say that 8 out of 10 are ready for work at that point as long as they wear a collared shirt.I know it's hard to fit these things in, but at least with liposuction it's a "one and done" kind of thing.Give it some thought, and Good Luck!