A Guide to Weight-Loss Plans & Treatment Options for Double Chin Removal

Every human body reacts differently to weight loss. Your weight loss may focus in one specific area while another area does not become as toned. For many people, stubborn fat may remain in the chin area and create the appearance of a double chin even after you've lost the weight.

While chin exercises can become repetitive and not give you instant results, you could seek out double chin removal options from a medical spa. Follow this guide to learn more about double chin treatments and how to make the appearance of a double chin gradually disappear.

Evaluation

When you seek double chin treatment options, you will first go through an evaluation appointment. At the appointment, a medical professional will examine your chin area and determine the root of the issue. In some cases, you could have extra skin growth. In other cases, lymph nodes or throat features could impact your appearance.

A medical professional will also seek out any pockets of fat you may have. Through the evaluation, you can determine the differences a treatment will make and the best approach to reduce the double chin.

Injections

In many cases, the main treatment will include an injection of deoxycholic acid. The acid will naturally eat away at pockets of fat located within the chin area. A medical professional does not just inject the treatment into any area of the chin. Injections get planned for specific spots to ensure the best results.

For example, a doctor will inject the same point on the left and right side of the chin to create symmetry and to ensure the acid is distributed evenly. The injections go quickly and may include the feeling of a light pinch, but a doctor may numb the surface area first to help reduce your pain.

An injection is typically a quick in-and-out procedure. The length of time depends on how many injections you need at once and how many questions you have afterward.

Treatment Schedule

The process for double chin removal is not typically a one-and-done procedure. As the acid wears off, a doctor will schedule you for follow-up injections. The amount of time between the follow-up injections will depend on how much fat you need to be removed. At the initial evaluation, a doctor will likely schedule multiple follow-up treatments.

After a couple of treatments, you should be close to your goal.

Picture-Proof Differences

While you may feel the difference after a few days, visual evidence provides the best proof that a treatment works. Hold your head straight up and have someone take a side profile picture before your first treatment. Every two weeks, take the same exact picture with the same pose. After several months, you can look back on all of the pictures and gradually see positive changes within the chin area.

Along with your own pictures, a doctor may request to take their own pictures right in the office. Medical pictures can provide more proof of success.

Weight Management

Even with acid injection treatment, you will want to keep your weight properly managed. If you gain weight, you could easily re-grow fat in the chin area. Along with injection appointments, you can book weight management appointments to help you stay at a healthy weight and achieve the goals you have set.

Weight management may include diet and lifestyle changes, along with some additional prescription or treatment options. A medical professional will go over all of your options and help you build a personal path to weight loss success.

For more information on double chin treatments, contact us at Ageless Rejuvenation Center. We will help you plan out your treatment options and can answer any questions you have.