How to remove a double chin? This question concerns not only “adults”, but also very young girls. And men (to be honest) often turn to us with a request to reduce their double chin. If you have already tried exercises, massages and other “home remedies” and are convinced of their weak effectiveness, it’s time to learn about real ways to solve this problem.
Is it possible to remove a double chin without surgery?
It depends on how old you are and how big the problem is. For young girls and teenagers, it is often enough to start eating right and doing exercise so that excess fat disappears and the skin shrinks on its own. But in adults this is almost hardly possible, but they can often be helped with minimally invasive methods.
For younger patients whose skin retains the ability to contract on its own, we can recommend effective procedures and modern methods of “correction without a scalpel.” The most effective are chin liposuction and neck lift using various threads.
Older patients with pronounced skin folds and significant deposits of fatty tissue may require more radical plastic surgery with excision and suturing of excess skin and soft tissue in the neck area. Thus, even in the most difficult cases, you can remove a double chin quite effectively and quickly (read more about surgical methods here).
What will help against a double chin?
Proper nutrition and normalization of body weight. If you have a double chin, the cause of which is obesity, you need to consult an endocrinologist
Facebuilding - exercises for double chin
Face building can remove sagging skin under the chin in thin and overweight people. This is a facial muscle workout that originated in the 80s. Such exercises also help improve blood circulation in facial tissues, in particular in the skin, and increase skin elasticity. With daily training, the double chin will begin to shrink after 14 days.
To get the perfect oval face, you need to repeat the exercises:
- open your mouth. Press your upper lip to your teeth. Lower your lower jaw down, pressing your index fingers down on your chin. Repeat 30 times;
- lift your head up slightly. At the same time, push the lower jaw down. In this position, turn your head left and right. Repeat 15 times;
- Pronouncing the letter “o” will help tighten the skin of the chin. Do the exercise slowly and at least 25 times with 2 sets.
For face-building to have an effect, it is important to do training regularly and as often as possible. The ideal time for exercise is evening. Before class, sit upright, tense your back and buttocks. Sometimes face building experts recommend doing exercises where you need to apply pressure with your fingers while wearing cotton gloves.
Remember, in order for the effect of face-building to be maintained, it is important to do the exercises constantly. Unfortunately, if you stop doing the exercises, the results will quickly disappear.
Cosmetology and plastic surgery
- Ultrasonic lifting Altera (USA). Hardware non-surgical facelift works with tissue at a depth of up to 5 mm. Ultrasound waves penetrate to the SMAS layer (this is the frame on which facial tissues are held). By tightening the SMAS, with this procedure we tighten the muscles and skin. Just one session is enough. The effect is growing. Within 3-6 months, an improvement in the result will be visible due to the fact that ultrasound stimulates the production of collagen in the skin - a protein that is responsible for skin elasticity. This procedure is suitable for patients without significant fat deposits in the facial area, but with already noticeable sagging tissues.
- Injections of lipolytics or enzymes. To reduce fat in the chin area, you can use lipolytics or enzymes. Lipolitics are drugs that break down fat cells, then the cells are removed from the body; enzymes, in addition to breaking down fat cells, activate processes in the body that stimulate skin tightening after fat is removed. The advantages of such injections are local weight loss. They will only work in the injection area (double chin). The effect is noticeable 3 weeks after the procedure. The number of procedures depends on the patient’s individual response to the drug - from 1 to 6. If losing weight has caused significant sagging of the skin, then after injections of lipolytics or enzymes, you can perform the Altera hardware tightening procedure to tighten the skin.
- Thread lifting. A procedure that allows you to get an ideal oval from any type of face and eliminate a double chin, drooping tissue even on a thin face. The effect of the operation lasts from one year to several years (depending on what kind of threads are used - surgical and non-surgical). The procedure is often performed under local anesthetic.
- Plastic surgery (liposuction). A surgical intervention during which a layer of fatty tissue is removed. After the procedure, fat will never appear in this area. Liposuction allows you to get a beautiful oval face for overweight people or those who have a round face and thick cheeks with a thin physique. When using ultrasonic liposuction, after removing fat, the skin is tightened using ultrasound. Liposuction is performed under local anesthesia.
How to remove a double chin WITHOUT surgery?
First, let's look at the causes of this problem. Obviously, this is the accumulation of fat and age-related changes (gravitational ptosis) in the tissues of the neck and chin. Muscles, ligaments and skin gradually lose their elasticity, become deformed and sag.
How can we remove a double chin, and do it quickly? Obviously, this requires first removing excess fat and then tightening the weakened tissue to create a beautiful right angle between the neck and jaw lines.
To recreate the beautiful contours of the neck, you must first get rid of excess fat deposits. It is unlikely that exercise will help you in this matter; physiotherapy can remove excessive swelling, but the effect will be short-term. So…
Double chin: causes of appearance
- Local fat deposition is the most common cause of a double chin. Obesity can be purely elementary in nature, or it can be associated with endocrine problems. In any case, before deciding to remove a double chin using plastic surgery, you need to normalize your weight and consult an endocrinologist and nutritionist.
- Hereditary feature. It’s sad, but such a neck can be inherited from parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. Moreover, it is often combined with a small lower jaw and the absence of a pronounced chin. The peculiarity of the facial part of the skull can be aggravated by weakness of the mental muscles, in this case only plastic surgery will help against a double chin.
- Age-related changes in the skin and muscles of the neck. According to statistics, the idea of how to remove a double chin most often occurs to people after 35 years of age. With age, the number of collagen fibers in the skin decreases, the muscles become weak and this causes deformation of the chin area. You need to fight a double chin, which is caused by involutional processes, from a young age. It is better to prevent tissue sagging than to “treat” it later. Gymnastics, massage, care procedures, hardware and injection techniques, and plastic surgery will help.
- Weakness of the neck muscles caused by bad habits. The formation of a double chin is promoted by stooping, prolonged work with the head down, and sleeping on a high pillow.
Double chin removal with threads and other methods of non-surgical neck lift
If we see that the original skin turgor is weakened and it requires additional support, vector lifting and thread lifting methods are usually used. Modern “reinforcement” technologies make it possible to compensate for the lack of elasticity and achieve beautiful lines at the cervical-chin angle.
A good effect can be achieved by laser or some hardware procedures designed to stimulate intracellular renewal processes that accelerate the synthesis of collagen and elastin, helping to restore the natural density and elasticity of the skin.
In the most difficult cases (with significant excess and sagging skin), more radical surgical methods can be used: neck lift with endotins and other methods of surgical tightening of the neck and lower face area - see more here.
Correction of fatty bags on the face –
We can remove local fat deposits with lipolytics not only in the area of the double chin and jowls, but also on the face. For example, you come to a cosmetologist and complain that your nasolabial folds are hanging over, and he just injected you with a whole bucket of fillers, but for some reason there is no result. It’s just that you actually had pronounced fat bags hanging in the area of the nasolabial folds, and they needed to be removed with lipolytics, and not have contour plastic surgery of the nasolabial folds done.
Correction areas with lipolytics on the face and neck - (1 - fat bags in the area of the nasolabial folds, 2 - paint bags, 3 - upper eyelid area, 4 - double chin, 5 - jowls).
The second indication is the painting zone, i.e. so-called “painting bags” in the zygomatico-infraorbital areas. But this area is much more difficult to correct with lipolytic injections than the double chin, jowls and nasolabial folds. Well, the third indication is fatty bags in the upper eyelid area. Correction of all these areas on the face is best done with a needle, but shaving and the double chin is best done with a cannula. And then happiness will come to you.
By the way, to correct lip bags and fatty bags in the area of the upper eyelids, you can use not only the soft lipolytic “Phyto Slim”, but also a drug such as “Eye Bag Solution” from CAREGEN (South Korea). This manufacturer also produces lipolytic Dermaheal LL, which we described above. The drug contains a complex of biomimetric peptides - Tripeptide-41, Nonapeptide-18, Oligopeptide-61, Oligopeptide-73, which, when introduced into fat bags, not only reduce the volume of adipose tissue and swelling, improve lymphatic drainage, but also allow you to slightly tighten sagging skin.
Ways to get rid of a double chin
Doctors at A Clinic have developed an exclusive program for correcting the chin area. It is individual in nature depending on the type of skin aging.
Thus, if there is a significant amount of subcutaneous fat under the lower jaw and on the cheek areas, it is first recommended to undergo a series of preparatory procedures.
Treat problem areas with the Ultraliposonic device.
A very interesting procedure. In essence, this is non-surgical liposuction.
The device combines ultrasound and radio wave energy (RF-radio wave thermolifting).
The device acts precisely on the most problematic areas of the skin, where there are obvious fat deposits. In this case, neighboring areas of the body are not affected.
High-intensity ultrasound energy is focused at a specific depth, breaking up fat cells, and radio wave energy heats the tissue, making the breakdown products more fluid.
Radio wave energy, heating the skin tissue, stimulates fibroblasts to form new structural proteins. After the appearance of young collagen and elastin, a pronounced lifting effect is observed. This is very important when reducing body fat. After all, when fat disappears, the skin begins to sag, which looks extremely unaesthetic and immediately adds age. Therefore, it is good when it is possible to immediately start the skin tightening process.
To achieve maximum effect, 3-5 procedures are required.
In order to speed up the removal of fat cell breakdown products, A Clinic doctors recommend microcurrent therapy.
At A Clinic it is performed using a French apparatus and Biogenie medical cosmetics.
Biozhenya microcurrents are unique in that they provide cellular detox, restore cell membrane potential, stimulate fibroblast activity, accelerate the resolution of melanin to lighten the skin and increase immunity. This helps restore tone, microcirculation and tissue hydration. The currents act gently and painlessly, which allows you to work on sensitive areas (the neck is one of them). Thanks to cosmetics specially developed by the Biozheni laboratory and a special shape of electrodes, the procedure turns into a real pleasure.
Cosmetics use a large percentage of natural ingredients and rare plant extracts (extract of blue lotus, orchid, edelweiss, Asian centela, wild rose, aloe vera, calendula), as well as elastin of marine origin, hyaluronic acid obtained by biofermentation and collagen of plant origin.
The first stage includes traditional French aesthetic lymphatic drainage massage techniques with hands and machine manipulas, which improve lymph circulation and provide detoxification. Eliminating toxins allows skin cells to be better oxygenated and regenerate more easily. After toxins and excess fluid are removed, the skin immediately takes on a healthy appearance and even tone.
The second stage is nourishing and strengthening the skin with the help of professional Biozheni cosmetics. A noticeable lifting effect immediately appears, sagging and wrinkles are reduced.
There are different Biogeni rejuvenation programs that last from 15 to 35 minutes. The recommended course is 4-5 sessions.
Another interesting microcurrent procedure is “Magic Hands”.
This therapy is carried out using a Japanese device and gives incredibly positive emotions. The doctor puts special gloves with electrodes on his hands and uses them to perform a special facial massage.
Lipolytic cocktails will further help break down fat cells and remove waste products from the body.
Lipolytic cocktails are one of the components of the popular mesotherapy procedure. Drainage components of cocktails, consisting of extracts of various plants - from green tea to artichokes - speed up the work of lymph flow: so that what has been destroyed comes out better. And L-carnitine is an amino acid, a natural substance related to B vitamins, which promotes the rapid conversion of fats into energy. The level of lipids (fat-like substances that make up cells) is also normalized.
Mesotherapy is an extremely individual technique. When drawing up a course, the doctor takes into account the condition of the skin and the body as a whole, the patient’s age, and his wishes for solving the problem. Typically, 5 to 8 procedures will be required.
After the preparatory stage is completed, you can begin installing the lifting threads.
Prevention of a double chin
Protecting yourself from the appearance of a double chin is, in essence, not difficult.
The main thing is to monitor your posture. This implies:
- general physical activity
- performing a set of exercises on the back and cervical spine,
- proper organization of your work and sleeping spaces,
- compliance with the rules for wearing bags and shoes,
- healthy eating.
Correct posture is a separate important and interesting topic. We have written a lot about this - look for articles on our blog.
What else will help avoid the appearance of a double chin?
- Keeping weight under control.
We do not exceed the daily caloric intake and move as much as possible. - We get into the habit of doing simple neck exercises every day,
which take no more than 5 minutes a day. - Nourish and strengthen the skin
– we help it maintain firmness and elasticity. Daily facial skin care must be supplemented with treatment of the neck and décolleté area. We apply natural oils, serums, creams and balms with a lifting effect.Our hit is multifunctional cold-pressed coconut oil Beauty365 (can be purchased in the online store www.beauty365.ru). Women also fell in love with Beauty365 camellia sasanqua oil, which perfectly moisturizes and regenerates.
An excellent option is a comprehensive and at the same time completely natural remedy, Beauty365 verbena hemp balm (sold in the online store www.beauty365.ru). Its main active ingredient – hemp oil – prevents premature skin aging. And many oils and extracts in the composition (coconut, shea butter, pistachio, calendula, carrot seeds) protect the dermis and help it bloom and renew itself.
- We do vacuum massage with cups.
Cupping is good both for prevention and for combating the problem of a double chin that has already arisen. Therefore, we will tell you more about them in the chapter “How to get rid of a double chin at home” - be sure to read to it.
Exercises to eliminate a double chin
Performing special facial gymnastics is important both in the presence of contraindications for the methods described above for correcting a double chin, and for consolidating the result after their use or preventing the recurrence of the problem. But before you start exercising, you need to consult a cosmetologist.
Now in the public domain (media, Internet, etc.) there is often an overabundance of purely advertising information about various “magic exercises”, “secret gymnastics”, “miracle exercise machines” for the face and neck. Blindly copying someone else's experience does not always give a positive result, and sometimes causes significant harm. For example, if the formation of a wrinkle is associated not with weakening, but with hypertonicity of a particular muscle, additional stress on it during training can increase overstrain and aggravate the problem.
An experienced specialist, taking into account the anatomical features and causes of the aesthetic defect, will select an individual set of exercises to correct the shape of the face, strengthen or relax muscles, and reduce fat deposits in the problem area. He will show you how to correctly perform gymnastics to correct a double chin and give recommendations on the duration and intensity of training.
Advantages and disadvantages
gymnastics for the muscles of the face and neck are obvious:
- You can conduct classes anywhere and at any time;
- with a properly selected individual set of exercises, side effects and complications are excluded;
- the lifting effect will be noticeable after several months of regular training and will last for a long time if it is continued;
- the result largely depends on the state of the problem area before the start of classes; for example, it will not be possible to completely restore the elasticity of sagging skin and/or eliminate deep age wrinkles with the help of gymnastics alone.
Great helpers
The first manifestations of a double chin can really only be dealt with by gymnastics, which must be performed regularly at home. Excellent results are obtained by the Japanese Asahi massage, which deeply works the entire face, being a lymphatic drainage technique.
Contrasting compresses can help tighten the neck and even the cheeks. But only a cosmetologist can get rid of a large amount of fat.
Compresses
Contrast compresses are an excellent help in the fight against a double chin, including during active weight loss. The principle of their operation is a rather sharp change in temperature, due to which:
- capillaries are trained;
- intracellular metabolism accelerates;
- tissues are saturated with oxygen;
- muscle and skin tone increases;
- fat is broken down faster.
For a hot compress, you can use decoctions of medicinal herbs (chamomile, calendula, coltsfoot), thus improving the condition of the skin and nourishing it with vitamins.
You will need two terry towels folded several times. One of them needs to be dipped in hot (60-70°C) water, squeezed well and pressed firmly to the double chin. Stay like this for 2-3 minutes. Finally, make several intense patting movements through the towel and replace it with one soaked in cold water (room temperature or slightly lower).
Repeat this alternation 2-3 times, ending with a low temperature. At the end, apply anti-cellulite or lifting cream.
Massages
Of course, it is better to entrust a professional to massage your face. He knows all the subtleties and secrets of how not to stretch the skin and work the muscles deeply. But if this is not possible, you can learn how to massage yourself from the double chin and to tighten the lower third of the face.
It is better to start with simple complexes, the description of which is given step by step in the video instructions. It is very important to ensure that the skin does not stretch as you move your fingers over it. For this you need a good massage cream or talc (for oily skin).
The Japanese Asahi complex is considered the most effective, so it’s worth spending time mastering it.
Cupping massage gives good results for significant fat deposits. This is an analogue of a vacuum procedure, which is done in a salon using special equipment. For home use, you can buy a glass or silicone jar at the pharmacy and gently massage the area under the lower jaw with circular movements. Increase the degree of retraction gradually so that there are no bruises left on the neck.
Double chin massage should not be done if:
- elevated body temperature and blood pressure;
- disorders of the thyroid gland;
- serious dental problems.
To prevent the appearance of a double chin, cosmetologists advise purchasing an infrared massager with a vibration function; at the same time, it warms up the skin well, accelerating metabolic processes, breaks down fat deposits and increases muscle tone.
Nutrition correction
Even if you do double chin exercises at home regularly, the situation will not change until you adjust your diet. The daily diet should be moderate, varied and based on the principle: “The more years, the less sugar.” Ideally, it is better to avoid sweets altogether. But few people are capable of such a feat. But anyone can significantly limit their quantity and replace sweets with dried fruits if desired.
Your table must include fresh fruits and vegetables, dietary meats and fish, nuts, seeds, high-quality natural oils, whole grain bread, and unpolished cereals.
You will have to completely exclude from the diet:
- any alcoholic and carbonated drinks;
- packaged and canned juices;
- smoking, pickling, marinades;
- spices that whet your appetite;
- confectionery and baked goods;
- fatty meats and fish;
- fried foods;
- white flour pasta.
Also monitor the caloric content of your diet; if you are overweight, be sure to consult a nutritionist who will tell you how to lose weight wisely.
Remember that extreme diets lead to subsequent uncontrolled weight gain and severe stretching of the skin. Weight loss should not exceed 5% per month. Otherwise, you will not only not get rid of the double chin, but will also make it more flabby and saggy.
