Many people may have excess fat beneath their chin, which can result in an unsightly prominence, referred to as submental fat. Diet and exercise alone may be ineffective in getting rid of a double chin, leading many people to seek double chin treatment in London, UK. Submental liposuction, also known as chin liposuction, is the most effective treatment for eliminating a double chin.
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What Causes a Double Chin?
The development of a double chin is most strongly linked to excessive weight gain, and being overweight or obese increases the likelihood of developing a double chin. Eating a highly calorific, high-fat, high-sugar diet can result in excess fat under the chin. The natural ageing process can also lead to excess submental fat. As we age, the skin begins to lose its natural elasticity due to reduced collagen, leading to sagging.
People who spend a lot of time in the sun may develop signs of accelerated ageing, and the skin can contribute to the formation of a double chin. As well as eating a poor diet low in fruit and vegetables, cigarette smokers may also find they are more likely to develop early signs of ageing and a double chin.
Genetic factors can also contribute to developing a double chin, especially if you have a first-degree relative in your family, such as a parent or sibling who has a double chin but otherwise has a normal body mass index. Genetic influences are thought to increase the likelihood of fat accumulating in the area beneath the chin, which may be both above and below the platysma muscle of the neck. With added weight gain and skin laxity caused by ageing, the appearance of a double chin will be accentuated.
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The structure of the neck may also increase the likelihood of a double chin. Various muscles in the lower face and neck have complex insertions around the windpipe (trachea). They are designed to support the trachea in the optimum position. If some people have a high level of insertion, this results in a more defined angle between the chin and the neck. Muscle insertions positioned lower may result in a shallow angle, meaning that any amount of fat removal will not improve the appearance of a double chin.
The best way to determine if you are suitable for chin liposuction is to have a physical examination by an expert liposuction surgeon. In some cases, poor posture and sagging shoulders may exacerbate the appearance of a double chin. Up to three-quarters of the UK adult population have a double chin, most often related to the cases discussed above, of which poor diet and obesity are the most common causes.
What are the non-surgical treatment options?
Some patients, mainly if they are below 30, may not wish to have an invasive surgical procedure, in which case Morpheus8 non-surgical treatment is an effective alternative to get rid of a double chin. Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to tone sagging skin on the face and neck without the need for incisions or surgical scars. The treatment is designed to give a more youthful look with a refreshed appearance and firmer-looking skin beneath the chin.
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Other treatments include laser fat reduction. Laser fat reduction helps reduce superficial fat beneath the skin and can help reduce a double chin. The treatment involves the application of controlled laser energy to induce lipolysis of fat cells beneath the skin. The result is a controlled cascade of wound healing that simultaneously forms new collagen and elastin —the building blocks of elastic skin —leading to a more toned and sculpted appearance.
Morpheus8 is a common component of a nonsurgical facelift for facial rejuvenation without downtime. Several facial rejuvenation treatments are available at our Baker Street clinic to enhance facial features, including double chin reduction. Older patients often have significant skin laxity and would be better served by a surgical skin excision procedure to remove excess skin and fat, achieving the best skin tightening and fat removal results.
What are the best surgical options for double chin removal?
Double chin liposuction is one of the most common procedures at Centre for Surgery to remove fat beneath the chin and restore a sharp angle between the chin and neck. The procedure involves a small midline incision beneath the chin with two small incisions located beneath each ear to permit access for liposuction cannulas to suck out any excess fat. Chin liposuction is the most effective treatment for double chin removal. The procedure is easily carried out under local anaesthetic to remove submental fat in just one quick treatment, permanently.
Our surgeons are experts in the latest liposuction techniques, and we believe power-assisted liposuction is the most effective option for gently breaking up stubborn fat cells before their removal with vacuum suction. The procedure takes no more than 60 minutes, with a quick recovery, and most patients return to normal after a few days. Submental liposuction is highly effective for removing submental fat and contouring the jawline. Non-surgical treatments such as Ultherapy or Thermage do not consistently produce results that match those of chin liposuction.
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Double chin liposuction is increasingly performed on men concerned about excess fat under the chin. It is essential to perform chin liposuction with precision to preserve the delicate branches of the facial nerve that cross the jawline and to ensure smooth, even results. An experienced liposuction surgeon will take care when performing chin lipo in men. Men often have thin skin due to numerous beard hair follicles, meaning skin elasticity is not as good as in women. Men may find that the benefits of skin retraction are less than expected following either chin or neck liposuction. There is always a mild degree of inflammatory changes as part of the healing response after chin liposuction, which may help in skin retraction.
Women and men who want to tighten the skin and remove excess fat can combine chin liposuction with FaceTite to achieve a better-contoured chin and neck with tighter skin without the need for more invasive surgery, such as a facelift or neck lift.
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Older patients in their 50s and 60s may find a mini facelift combined with a neck lift helpful for addressing a double chin and excess skin. Facelift surgery involves removing excess fat and sagging skin from the lower face and chin. Once the surgery is complete, the double chin will have been eliminated. Surgeons at Centre for Surgery are experts in mini facelift surgery, a less invasive type of facelift procedure for tightening loose skin in the lower part of the face and neck. Mini facelift surgery is ideal for people in their 40s and 50s who may show early signs of ageing, including fine lines and wrinkles.
Neck lift surgery involves removing excess skin around the chin and jawline and tightening the platysma muscle, the primary neck muscle. The result is a more useful facial appearance and the permanent elimination of a double chin.
How much does double chin liposuction cost?
Double chin liposuction at Centre for Surgery starts from £2500 under local anaesthetic and £3500 with a general anaesthetic. Your procedure costs include the facility fee, surgeon fee, nursing costs and post-operative care.
If you want to learn more about double chin liposuction, please call 020 7993 4849 or complete the contact form below to book a consultation with a specialist liposuction surgeon at our state-of-the-art Baker Street clinic in central London.
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