Would weight loss and exercise alone be enough for eliminating my double chin? What treatment would help?

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Trying to eliminate my double chin. What treatment would work?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It's possible to lose facial fat with diet and exercise.  While we always promote a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a healthy weight, some patients are left with loose skin after weight loss.  It appears you may benefit from chin liposuction.  This can be combined with FaceTite which uses RF technology to tighten skin up to 40%.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Fabulous2!  I recommend Morpheus 8.  Morpheus8 is a non-surgical treatment for full body skin resurfacing, skin tightening, and fat reduction of stubborn areas. It uses minimally invasive fractional radiofrequency energy (RF) to penetrate the skin deeper than other microneedling devices, triggering the skin’s natural healing response to promote skin tightening and lifting. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Cheryl Karcher, MD · Answer

The fat under the chin and around the jawline is very hard to target with diet and exercise. You can be slim and in good shape but still have a double chin. The best approach would be to perform liposuction on the area below the chin, around the jawline, and on the neck. This will give you the most optimal result, a defined jawline, reduction of fat, and a timeless solution that won't change with weight gain.

Peter Chang, MD · Answer

Submental fat can be a problem area for a lot of patients. Through weight fluctuations or even genetics, this area can be very stubborn and hard to remove on one's own. Based on your images provided, you could be a candidate for either surgical or non-invasive procedures. Submental fullness and/or skin laxity can be helped with a multitude of options (i.e. Kybella, Ultherapy, liposuction, etc.). It is important to find a provider who is qualified and knowledgeable in these procedures to ensure best results. Your physician should do a full facial evaluation, understand your goals, and provide the best treatment plan to achieve your desired results.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

​I find that VASER liposuction in combination with Renuvion or ThermiRF are best for contouring the chin in those who are candidates, but Kybella can be used as an alternative and gets better results when combined with Thermage/Ultherapy/Exilis, TruSculpt iD, or Coolsculpting. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer​

Would weight loss and exercise alone be enough for eliminating my double chin? What treatment would help?

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Answer: Stubborn Submental Fullness

Answer: Stubborn Submental Fullness

Answer: Chin Contouring with VASER, ThermiRF, Coolsculpting, Kybella, Thermage, Ultherapy, Exilis, J plasma/Renuvion/Inmode BodyTite

Answer: Chin Contouring with VASER, ThermiRF, Coolsculpting, Kybella, Thermage, Ultherapy, Exilis, J plasma/Renuvion/Inmode BodyTite

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Would weight loss and exercise alone be enough for eliminating my double chin? What treatment would help?

Answers (8)

Answer: Stubborn Submental Fullness

Answer: Stubborn Submental Fullness

Answer: Chin Contouring with VASER, ThermiRF, Coolsculpting, Kybella, Thermage, Ultherapy, Exilis, J plasma/Renuvion/Inmode BodyTite

Answer: Chin Contouring with VASER, ThermiRF, Coolsculpting, Kybella, Thermage, Ultherapy, Exilis, J plasma/Renuvion/Inmode BodyTite

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