A double chin is fullness beneath the jaw caused by submental fat, skin laxity or facial anatomy. It can occur at a wide range of body weights.
/ Understanding the condition
A double chin is fullness beneath the jaw caused by submental fat, skin laxity or facial anatomy. It can occur at a wide range of body weights.
Where the body stores fat is strongly influenced by genetics, hormones and sex. Some areas hold on to fullness even when overall weight is stable or has changed.
Ageing and hormonal changes can shift how fat is stored. Weight gain and loss may alter the area, but do not always change a localised pocket in the same way as the rest of the body.
The appearance of fullness is also shaped by skin quality, muscle tone and the surrounding contours. This is why the same amount of fat can look very different from one person to another.
/ Possible surgical solutions
The right procedure depends on the concern itself, the surrounding anatomy and your goals. That decision is made during consultation.
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A neck lift improves laxity beneath the chin and along the neck by addressing skin, platysma muscle and selected fat. It is planned in relation to the jawline and lower face because neck ageing rarely occurs as an isolated two-dimensional problem.
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