A double chin is a cosmetic problem that creates the appearance of two chins. This problem is typically caused by excess fat and loose skin under the chin. Not only can this issue affect an individual’s facial aesthetics, but it may also cause low confidence and self-esteem.
Causes of a Double Chin
A double chin is typically associated with weight gain. However, there can be other factors as well that may lead to this issue, such as:
- Loose or sagging skin (caused by aging or significant weight loss).
- A weak or small chin.
- Droopy salivary glands.
- Saggy platysma muscles.
- Genetics.
Treatments for Double Chin Reduction
Double chin removal treatments may include the following:
Kybella:
These fat-dissolving injections contain a high content of deoxycholic acid. When injected under the chin, the contents of these injections work to disintegrate localized fat deposits, making them absorbable by the immune system. This process can help improve chin protrusion and enhance jawline contouring.
Chin Liposuction:
This procedure involves using special equipment in a surgical setting to break up extra fat under the chin. The fat is then removed using suction. This treatment aims to reduce submental fullness and improve jawline contouring.
Facelift:
During this treatment, a surgeon removes loose, saggy skin and fat around the neck and chin. They then tighten the facial skin and close the incisions using stitches to reduce the appearance of a double chin.
Neck lift:
Neck lift surgery involves removing excess skin in the neck (cervicoplasty) or tightening platysma muscles (platysmaplasty). Surgeons perform this procedure usually when a double chin forms due to saggy skin in the neck area. In some cases, they may combine this procedure with a facelift.
Thread lift:
It is a minimally invasive treatment during which surgical-grade threads are inserted under the facial skin and latched onto its inner side. The practitioner then pulls these threads at their insertion points to lift the loose skin, reducing the appearance of the double chin.
HIFU:
This treatment uses highly focused ultrasonic energy to stimulate collagen production and melt fat tissues in the subcutaneous region. When targeted at the submental region, it may help improve the looks of a double chin and produce a well-sculpted jawline appearance.
Ultherapy:
This method uses ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen and elastin production, promoting skin tightening. This therapy may help reduce the double chin and improve the neck outline when directed at the submental area.
Coolsculpting:
During this treatment, a practitioner applies freezing temperature to destroy excess subcutaneous fat, which eventually gets removed by the body’s immune response. Coolsculpting can effectively reduce a double chin and enhance your facial profile.
What is the recovery time for double chin removal?
The recovery time for double chin removal in dubai primarily depends on the treatment type. For instance, non-surgical treatments like HIFU, thread lift, and coolsculpting may lead to a recovery duration of 1-3 days.
On the other hand, recovery after surgical treatments like liposuction and facelift tends to be more extensive, lasting anywhere between one and two weeks. Individual recovery times for every treatment may vary from person to person, mainly depending on the healing pace and the extent of the treatment.
Results
The initial results of double chin surgery are usually visible in a few weeks, typically when swelling and bruising subside. The final results may appear in 3-4 months.
The results of non-surgical treatments are usually quicker. However, these treatments are generally more suitable when subtle improvement is required. Moreover, you may need multiple sessions to achieve the desired results.
Cost of Double Chin Removal in Dubai
The average starting cost of double chin reduction in Dubai is AED 10,000. The final treatment price may vary from patient to patient, depending on the following factors.
- Type of treatment.
- The extent of treatment.
- The reputation of the clinic.
- The expertise of the surgeon.
FAQs about Double Chin Removal
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