A double chin isn’t known for being a desirable trait. Though this physical attribute is most often not detrimental to your physical health, those with a double chin can become self-conscious about their appearance. That’s especially true in this age of social media, FaceTime, and virtual meetings. If you’re dealing with a double chin in Atlanta and wish to address it, then consider this as your guide to treatment options that may provide your desired transformation. If you wish to reduce your double chin, it’s important to first understand what’s causing it.

What causes a double chin?

A double chin, sometimes referred to as submental fat or a “turkey neck,” is a condition in which extra fat and/or loose skin accumulate just under the chin, causing the formation of noticeable bulges. A variety of factors can contribute to this condition, including:

1. Weight Gain – Weight gain is a common factor in the formation of a double chin. Fat builds throughout the body as we gain weight, which includes the chin and neck areas.
2. Genetics – The formation of a double chin can be heavily influenced by genetics. Through no fault of your own, you may be genetically predisposed to retaining excess fat under your chin.
3. Poor Posture – If you consistently slouch or lean your head forward, it can weaken the muscle structure in your neck. That can result in fat buildup and excess skin beneath the chin over time. Another modern factor that contributes to a double chin in this manner is constantly looking down at your device, commonly known as a “tech neck.”
4. Aging – Your skin loses elasticity as you age, which can contribute to the formation of a double chin. The skin beneath your chin can become loose and droopy over time, resulting in more submental fullness.

What treatment options are available for a double chin in Atlanta?

If you’re feeling self-conscious about your double chin, you’re not alone. The good news is you don’t have to live with it. At Atlanta Face & Body, we offer several non- to minimally invasive treatment options as well as cosmetic surgery options specially developed by Dr. Elizabeth Whitaker to greatly minimize a double chin and provide a sleeker, more toned appearance. Here are four of our top picks for the most impactful treatments double chin treatments.

1. Ultherapy® – Ultherapy is one of the latest innovations in nonsurgical skin lifting and tightening. As the only technology FDA cleared to actually “lift” the skin of the neck and brow, Ultherapy is as close as you can get to a face or neck lift without surgery or downtime. This revolutionary treatment uses microfocused ultrasound energy in the foundation layer underneath the skin that is typically tightened in surgical facelift procedures. The results are an increased production of your body’s own collagen and a tightened, more youthful appearance for the chin and neck.
2. FaceTite – FaceTite has been compared to a surgical facelift as far as impactful results, but it requires fewer access points and less recovery time in most cases. FaceTite utilizes radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) delivered just under the skin’s surface to effectively melt fat and stimulate collagen production, resulting in noticeable contouring of the chin and neck.

4. Dr. Elizabeth’s Signature ProfileLift™ – Dr. Elizabeth developed her Signature ProfileLift to provide an effective solution for double chins. By combining liposuction with the latest advancement in laser technology to aid in additional skin tightening, this combination of procedures optimizes the improvement of the neck and profile with fewer and smaller incisions. Access points are created under the chin and typically at the base of the earlobes for a less invasive option for contouring the jawline. Radiofrequency energy precisely targets the smaller volumes of excess fat or skin under the chin, both breaking up the fat and tightening loose skin in the process. The result is a more defined, youthful-looking profile through more minimally invasive measures.
5. Dr. Elizabeth’s Signature NeckLift™ – If loose skin on your neck is a concern for you and surgery is determined to be the best route to address it, the Signature NeckLift may be the best procedure for you. Dr. Elizabeth uses very short incisions primarily behind the ears and under the chin that help make it possible to address the signs of aging, specifically on the neck. The location and size of incisions typically mean any resulting scars will be well hidden. The Signature NeckLift is designed to gently tighten the loose skin and diminish a double chin by removing excess tissues to provide a firmer, more youthful appearance often with less downtime than more invasive surgery.

Which is the best treatment option for me to address my double chin in Atlanta?

Whether your double chin can be effectively reduced by a non- or minimally invasive treatment option or even a surgical procedure, the best option for you will depend on the degree of your condition, age, and personal aesthetic goals. A private consultation at Atlanta Face & Body is the first step to finding out what will work best for you. Call us today at (678) 888-3223 or click HERE to book online.