NON-SURGICAL DOUBLE CHIN OR NECK FAT TREATMENT

A double chin, or submental fat in medical terms, consists of fat located beneath the chin, erasing the angle between the chin and neck. The double chin alters this natural jawline, a sign of youth and feminine elegance or masculinity in the case of men.

There can be various causes of a double chin:

1. Excess Weight: Men and women of any age who are overweight increase the risk of accumulating localized fat, with one of the affected areas being the region under the chin to the neck (double chin);
2. Sudden Weight Loss: Weight loss can reduce overall fat, but when it occurs abruptly, the skin can become saggy and maintain the double chin;
3. Age: Natural skin aging makes it saggy, and as age advances, it leads to a double chin;
4. Genetics: Some people have a predisposition to accumulate localized fat or retain fluids, whether they are lean or not;
5. Physical Factors: The physical structure of the chin itself can favor fat accumulation in this area, such as having a small or recessed chin.

Yes. There are essentially three types of double chin or neck fat, depending on their cause. There's a double chin resulting from excess fat, one related to the natural aging process of the patient, and another caused by facial asymmetry.

Yes, there are preventive measures that can reduce the risk of developing a double chin. Some of them include:

1. Maintaining a healthy diet.
2. Avoiding weight fluctuations.
3. Consuming foods rich in collagen (increases skin elasticity).
4. Using firming creams suitable for your skin type.
5. Engaging in regular physical exercise.
6. Performing massages that tone the skin in the neck area."

The most traditional treatments for a double chin are facelifts and liposuction. These surgical procedures require anesthesia, have a lengthy recovery period, and a higher risk of side effects.

Today, aesthetic medicine favors non-invasive procedures as safer, faster, and more effective. Therefore, although the choice of treatment depends on the diagnosis made by the medical specialist, the best treatment for a double chin in terms of safety and results is the non-surgical injectable solution.

At LHR Clinic, there are several treatments available to correct the problem of a double chin. Schedule a diagnostic consultation with one of our medical specialists, who will clarify, without commitment, the best solution for you!

Yes. Since desires differ between individuals, the treatment for a double chin may vary. Typically, women aim to make their faces look more elegant by defining the angle between the chin and neck, while men may be more concerned with the visibility of their jawlines. Therefore, it is important for the doctor to take into account each patient's unique expectations.

Yes, it is safe. In addition to being a non-invasive treatment without surgery and anesthesia, the substances used in injectables are elements that the body itself also produces, ensuring the safety of the results and the absence of side effects. The dissolved fat, after exposure to this compound, is metabolized by the body naturally.

The treatment for a double chin is simple and quick, with each session taking only 15 minutes. In general, patients do not experience pain after the procedure. As it is a non-invasive aesthetic procedure, there is no need for an extended recovery period or restrictions on daily activities.

However, it is common to notice some swelling (mild to moderate), which will disappear in 1-2 days. Therefore, when scheduling your first session, consider 2 days for recovery before resuming your routines.

Medical practice increasingly opts for treatments with temporary effects over permanent ones due to the safety of the techniques used, their minimally invasive nature, and the possibility of reversibility. In the case of double chin treatment performed at LHR, Dr. Augusto Guerreiro expects that most patients will need about 5 sessions to complete a successful treatment.

The results are quite long-lasting, and although it is not a permanent treatment, in some cases, repetition may be unnecessary, depending on the patient's weight fluctuations or aging.