Health & Aesthetics
Fully Regulated by the Care Quality Commission
Double CHin

Double Chin

If you find yourself tilting your chin down in photos, or avoiding side profile shots altogether, you are not alone. A double chin is one of the most common concerns patients bring to us, and it is also one of the most misunderstood.

Contrary to what most people assume, a double chin is rarely just about weight. In my clinical experience, I would say genetics and bone structure play a far bigger role than diet ever does. I have treated slim, fit patients in their twenties with a noticeable double chin simply because they have a naturally recessed chin or a jaw that does not provide enough support to the soft tissue beneath it. I have also seen patients who have lost significant weight everywhere else, only to find the submental area stubbornly unchanged. Fat under the chin behaves differently to fat elsewhere on the body, and no amount of exercise will target it directly.

That said, ageing does not help matters. As we get older, skin loses elasticity and the platysma muscle in the neck can begin to sag, both of which make any existing fullness under the chin far more obvious.

The good news is that this is one of the more straightforward concerns to treat well, provided the right technique is chosen for the right patient. That is really the key point I would make to anyone considering treatment: a double chin caused by fat needs a different approach to one caused by weak muscle support or loose skin, and getting this wrong is why some patients feel they have “tried everything” without success.

Book Online
4.9/5
Based on 300 reviews
Care Quality Commission
We are regulated by the Care Quality Commission
Double CHin
Our products are exclusively from trusted brands
BOTOX Cosmetic
Jump to:
JUMP TO
Causes Treatments Videos

What causes a double chin?

There are three main contributing factors, and most patients have more than one at play.

  • A recessed or weak chin. When the jawline lacks projection, there is less structural support for the tissue underneath, and it settles into a fold. This is often the primary cause in younger patients.
  • Submental fat. A pocket of fat that sits stubbornly beneath the chin, resistant to diet and exercise. This tends to be the main issue for patients who are otherwise a healthy weight.
  • Skin laxity and muscle weakening. As collagen production slows with age, the skin under the chin and neck loses its elasticity, and the platysma muscle can begin to sag.

Weight gain can add to any of the above, but it is rarely the whole story, which is why weight loss alone often disappoints people hoping to shift a double chin.

  • Firstly, those with less definition in their jaw will often suffer from a double chin as the tissue of the chin lacks the structural support from the jaw.

  • In addition to this, some people may carry some extra weight around their face. This pocket of fat is hard to shift through diet and exercise alone and can add to the effects of a double chin or soft jaw.

Enquire
Call: 01252 933133

Our Consultations

Our consultations are in-depth and tailored to you, creating a bespoke treatment plan catering to all of your concerns.

Consultation

Treatments

We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. During your consultation, we will assess which of the above factors is driving your particular case, and build a treatment plan around that. Often the best results come from combining treatments rather than relying on just one.

CoolSculpting Elite is our go-to for genuine submental fat. It works by freezing fat cells until they die off and are naturally cleared by the body, and we use the Cool Mini applicator, which is specifically designed for smaller areas like the chin. It is FDA approved and can reduce fat in the treated area by up to 25 percent. There is no downtime, which is why it remains so popular with busy patients who cannot afford to disappear for a week of recovery.

EndoLift is our choice when skin laxity is the main problem. This laser treatment works beneath the surface to tighten loose skin, stimulate collagen, and reduce smaller pockets of fat, making it a good option for patients who want tightening as well as contouring.

Dermal fillers are the treatment I recommend most often for patients whose double chin stems from a weak jawline rather than excess fat. By adding definition and projection along the jaw and chin, we lift the area visually and reduce the appearance of fullness underneath, without touching the fat itself. We use longer-lasting hyaluronic acid fillers here, which typically last between 18 and 24 months.

Our approach to consultations

I would rather spend longer working out exactly why a patient has a double chin than rush them into the treatment they asked for on the phone. A thorough, honest consultation is what separates a good result from a mediocre one in this field, and it is where we spend most of our time before any treatment plan is agreed.

Coolsculpting Elite

Discover how the most advanced fat freezing technology works
Book Online
Call: 01252 933133

Related Treatments

A woman undergoing dermal filler treatment for facial enhancement and rejuvenation
30-60 mins

Dermal Fillers

I have been treating patients with dermal fillers since 2005. My approach is the same one I use for every treatment I offer. We start with a proper consultation, I listen to what is actually bothering you, and I build a plan around your face. Dermal fillers use hyaluronic acid, which already exists naturally in the skin, to restore lost volume, soften lines that are there even when your face is at rest, and refine contour and shape. People should notice that you look well rested, not that you have had something done. I work with two ranges: Revanesse and Teoxane which are FDA cleared. Every treatment plan is bespoke, it is important that you attend for a consultation before we discuss which treatment is right for you.

From
£450
Find out more

Helping you achieve outstanding, natural looking results.

Book Online Enquire
Call: 01252 933133