Sagging skin on both sides of the chin and along the jawline is commonly known as a **double chin**. This problem, which appears with advancing age, results from the face losing volume and facial ligaments loosening. Sagging skin in the cheeks leads to nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and the formation of a double chin. The double chin problem can be treated with medical aesthetic procedures or aesthetic surgery. It is possible to resolve double chin sagging by restoring volume to the mid-face area, tightening the sagging skin, and stimulating collagen production.
A double chin consists entirely of fatty tissue and appears under the chin. Sometimes, double chin formation can stem from certain issues with the jawbones. Additionally, fat accumulation in the double chin area can occur during periods of significant weight gain. Double chin formation, which is aesthetically bothersome to people, can be successfully treated with various medical aesthetic procedures.
---What Treatment Methods Are Used for Double Chin Sagging?
If intervened in the early stages, double chin formation can be treated much more easily. If the sagging and loosening problem reaches advanced levels, simple applications may not be sufficient, and more complex surgical procedures might be necessary. The most commonly applied treatment for double chin sagging is **liposuction**. It is often preferred in individuals under 45 years of age and in cases where skin sagging is not severe. For people who appear older and heavier than they are due to excessive fat in the double chin area, the fat tissue in the region is first removed. The chin line is reshaped, and the transition area between the face and neck is made more defined. Liposuction treatment can be performed with local anesthesia or sedation. First, excess fat in the area is removed using thin cannulas. Sometimes, in addition to liposuction, neck lift procedures may be employed. In some cases, **cold lipolysis** treatment can be used to tighten the skin tissue in the area. The broken-down fats are then eliminated from the body by the person's own metabolism. Since no surgical procedure is applied, the person's recovery process is fast and comfortable.
---What is Double Chin Lipolysis? How Is It Performed?
**Double chin lipolysis** is a method applied to treat excess fat and sagging in the double chin area. It is based on the principle of melting and liquefying subcutaneous fats in the region using ultrasonic sound waves and laser technology. The melted fats are then eliminated from the body by the person's metabolism without the need for any further intervention.
In the highly successful medical aesthetic treatment of double chin lipolysis, an needle is used to enter the fatty tissue in the area. No prior preparation is required before treatment. Since it is performed under local anesthesia, the person does not feel any pain. It is normal to experience minor redness and swelling after the treatment. However, all these effects will disappear spontaneously in a short time without any intervention.
After the completion of the treatment, the person needs to massage their lymph nodes several times a day. It is necessary to wait two weeks for the second session. It is usually planned for two or three sessions.
If a healthy eating routine is established after the treatment, there will be no re-accumulation of fat. If alcohol and carbohydrate consumption are excessive, there is a possibility of re-fattening. Ice packs are applied ten minutes after the treatment. And the patient continues with their daily life.
However, you should make sure to perform double chin massage after the treatment. This way, swelling easily disperses, and your skin tightens. If you feel pain, you can use pain relievers recommended by your doctor.
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