A double chin which doctors call sub-mental fat is a common problem affecting individuals of any age or physical condition, forming fat under their chin and making their Jawline look less sharp, although family characteristics gain weight and ageing skin are some of the reasons/causes that make the skin less firm. Luckily there are different treatments to help with this problem including options that do not require surgery as well as surgical procedures.

Non-Surgical Treatments for Double Chin Reduction

• Kybella (Deoxycholic Acid Injections) - Kybella is a treatment approved by the FDA that you can get through injections of deoxycholic acid, a substance produced naturally by the human body, which helps break down fat from food following Kybella being injected under the chin, leading to a visual decrease in fullness in that area. Patients often need several treatments planned at least a month apart to get the desired results.
• Cool Sculpting (Cryolipolysis) - Cool sculpting, also known as Cryolipolysis, is a method used to reduce fat in certain areas of the body that works by cooling down fat cells, which causes them to break down and be removed naturally by the body. People often choose this option to help shape their bodies without needing surgery. In other words, cool sculpting is a cure that does not involve surgery but uses controlled cold to freeze and remove fat cells from the body. The Cool Mini applicator focuses on small fat areas like a double chin. While treating, the device is put under the chin to freeze the fat cells. Over time, the body naturally gets rid of these frozen fat cells. You might need several sessions to get the best results.
• Ultherapy with Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling - Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy to stimulate the body to produce collagen, which helps to tighten the skin under the chin. When used together with RF Microneedling, this treatment tightens the skin and helps reduce fat, giving a better-shaped look. This mix is helpful, especially for those who suffer slight to moderate loose skin and get extra fat.

Surgical Options for Reducing a Double Chin

• Sub-mental Liposuction - Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes extra fat from specific areas of the human body. It helps to shape and contour those areas making them look slimmer and more defined and are often selected by people who have tried diet and exercise but still struggle with stubborn fat. Sub-mental liposuction is a surgery that takes away extra fat under the chin using a tiny cut. A slim tube known as a cannula is used to remove fat helping to create a more defined Jawline. This process usually takes place with local anesthesia and gives quick results. The recovery time is fairly quick and most patients can go back to their regular activities within a few days.
• Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty) - A neck lift also known as platysmaplasty is a surgical procedure designed to improve the appearance of the neck. This operation helps to remove extra skin and fat making the neck look tighter and more youthful. It can also help reduce the appearance of neck bands or sagging skin.
  
  A neck lift is a surgery that removes extra skin and tightens the muscles beneath it. This helps improve the shape of the neck and Jawline. This choice is perfect for people who have loose skin along with extra fat. The process can be done together with liposuction for better results. Recovery can take a few weeks and during this time patients should stay away from heavy activities.

Lifestyle & Home Remedies

Along with medical treatments making some lifestyle changes and doing specific exercises can help lessen the look of a double chin.

• Diet & Exercise - Eating healthy foods and exercising regularly can help lower body fat which might make a double chin less noticeable.
• Facial Exercises - Facial exercises focus on the muscles in your neck and face. Doing activities like chin tucks neck stretches and jaw jut exercises can help make these muscles stronger and firmer which may help lessen the look of a double chin.