The “droopy” effect and skin laxity around the chin area and the jaw are typically attributed to two primary causes — being overweight and the aging process. It is also possible that the double chin effect (or turkey neck) is caused by the individual’s genetic makeup.
While double chin won’t bother some people, others look for double chin removal options to help them get rid of it for good. However, a double chin can be difficult to hide. The good news? There are several double chin removal options you can look into that do not involve surgery or going under the knife.
Below are some of the non-surgical treatment options to remove double chin without going under the knife:
Cryolipolysis
Nowadays, there are procedures that can freeze the fatty tissues found under the skin. Cryolipolysis promises at least a 20 to 25 percent fat thickness reduction without surgery required. Typically, results are visible after one or two sessions. Treatment interval is at least 4 to 6 weeks in between sessions.
When treating double chins, a small applicator (aptly called “mini”) is used. The best age for the process is when the individual is under 55 years of age since they still have good skin tightness. Typically, the process lasts for an hour. Fortunately, once the fat cells are removed, they won’t grow back.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
The wildly popular injectable designed to fight wrinkles are also now being used as a neck lift and double chin removal treatment. A small amount of the substance that relaxes the muscle is injected into the problem area and it helps effectively reduce the hanging neck bands.
The treatment typically lasts for an hour and involves injections using very fine needles. Individuals with minimal sagging often have the best results. Improvements are also visible after a couple of days. However, this treatment has a short shelf life and needs to be done again after four to six months.
Ultherapy or Ulthera
This option is an ultrasound-based treatment. Ultherapy works by stimulating the collagen. This is done by heating the underlying tissue. The ultrasound will also stimulate the regenerative abilities of the body by penetrating the skin structure. The result is tightened and lifted skin from the inside.
During the procedure, gel will be applied to the treatment area. The ultrasound wand will then be moved over the area after. Patients will feel intermittent bursts of heat that are designed to stimulate the deep layers of the skin so it produces more collagen. Typically, several treatments are needed to achieve the desired results.
Thermage
Thermage has been proven to be very effective in smoothing and enhancing skin quality. Results appear very natural and often, there’s no downtime. Very little recovery time is also required. Generally, a single treatment session would suffice. However, the therapy is typically tailored to meet the unique and individual needs of the patient.
Thermage targets the surface below the skin and remodels and activates collagen. During the treatment, patients will experience a vibrating sensation. To ease any discomfort, the vibrating sensation is interspersed with cooling. A thermage session can last from 45 to 90 minutes.
Profound
This treatment option is similar to thermage as it also uses radio frequency. This also involves the creation of new elastin and collagen, both of which have been known to help restore the skin’s elasticity. The process also delivers energy into the skin at precise points and regulated temperatures.
This process banks on the scientific research that controlled damage done under the skin layers can help trigger collagen production. This treatment will have downtime as bruising and swelling can occur. Fortunately, any swelling and bruising won’t last for more than a week.
