Double Chin Treatment
Assessment first — it is not always fat.
Non-surgical treatment for stubborn submental fat, starting with establishing whether fat is actually what is causing the fullness.
Fullness under the chin is strongly influenced by genetics and often resists diet and exercise entirely. People at a perfectly healthy weight can have it, and it can be one of the most persistent things about a profile.
Non-surgical treatment targets that localised fat without incisions, general anaesthesia or the recovery a surgical approach involves.
It is not always fat
This is why the assessment comes first, and it is the part most pages skip.
Fullness under the chin can be submental fat, but it can also be lax skin, a prominent platysma band, fluid retention, or simply the way the jaw and neck angle sit — and in some cases a combination. Fat-targeting treatment will do very little for the ones that are not fat.
Establishing which you have is the difference between a treatment that works and a course of sessions aimed at the wrong thing.
What to expect
Baseline observations are taken so progress can be judged against something rather than against memory. The treatment is applied to the submental area in a short appointment.
Some swelling, tenderness or redness in the area afterwards is common and settles over the following days. Results develop gradually over weeks as the targeted fat reduces, and a course is normally recommended rather than a single session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily. It can also be lax skin, a prominent neck muscle band, fluid retention or jaw and neck anatomy. Establishing which you have is what the assessment is for, because fat-targeting treatment does little for the others.
Sometimes, but often not. Submental fullness is strongly influenced by genetics and frequently persists in people at a healthy, stable weight.
A course is normally recommended rather than a single session, with the number set at consultation based on the area and your starting point.
Some swelling, tenderness or redness in the treated area is common and settles over the following days. There are no incisions and no general anaesthesia.
Gradually over the following weeks as the targeted fat reduces, rather than immediately after a session.
No. It targets fat. If loose skin is contributing to the appearance, that needs a different approach, and we would tell you at the assessment.
Start with a consultation.
We will discuss what you would like to achieve, explain how the treatment works and help you understand what you can realistically expect.
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Further reading
- LipoZero 5D: What Body Contouring Can Realistically AchieveNon-invasive body contouring explained: how it works, what the published research shows, who it may suit, and why expectations matter.
- Microneedling for Acne Scars: What It Can and Cannot DoMicroneedling improves some acne scars well and others barely. Which scar types respond, how many sessions it takes, and darker skin advice.