Discover the causes of double chin and the main treatments for the region

The double chin can be caused by several factors and there are treatments that provide great results, acting directly on the problem. To learn more, we consulted the plastic surgeon André Eyler (CRM: 667862/RJ), graduated from the prestigious school of the Federal University of RJ, member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Check out!

What causes double chin

According to André, the main factors that cause the problem are: genetics, obesity and overweight, as well as the accordion effect. Another factor is the natural action of time – aging, which causes the appearance of sagging and fat in the region. Did you know that in addition to these factors, the shape of the face also influences? André comments that hypomentonism, for example, that is, people who have a small and disproportionate chin to the rest of their face usually have the problem and are even more prone to the accumulation of fat below the chin or just the impression of a double chin. .

”As the chin is one of the vertices of the beauty triangle, it makes a difference in contributing to the beautification of the face and, as mentioned, depending on the shape, it can even give an aged look. When there is a double chin or double chin, facial balance is lost and the jaw line in the area is compromised. It is therefore necessary to assess whether it forms a harmonious set with the other parts of the face, such as the nose, mouth and eyes, including and above all with the profile and jaw. Because this region can value or negatively accentuate the other regions. But double chin, double chin, small, retracted or disproportionate can be corrected through aesthetic and surgical procedures”, he adds.

types of double chin

The types of double chin are influenced by the accumulation of fat in the region, the shape of the face and aging. Check out more details about each of these types:

• Double chin caused by the accumulation of fat: “One of the most common and frequent types is the one caused by the accumulation of fat that is deposited in the region. This fat deposit usually occurs due to genetic predisposition and, in this case, it can affect children, young people and even those who are thin. As genetics is a determining factor in the formation of double chin, it is very difficult to fight the DNA itself. Therefore, it is good to avoid other factors that cooperate with the accumulation of fat in the region, among which: weight fluctuations, obesity and overweight, which contribute a lot to the emergence of this excess adipose tissue in the area and which acts in the formation of the double chin. So, know that food is also another triggering factor. Try to regularly adopt a balanced and healthy diet”, he explains.
• Double chin caused by the shape of the face: “people who have a small chin, retracted and disproportionate to the face tend to accentuate the problem or even favor the appearance of fat accumulation below the chin or give the impression of double chin, due to the shading it produces. ”, points out. However, André reports that, often, only very expressive cases require treatment by a plastic surgeon with craniofacial expertise, so that the possibility of orthognathic surgery can be evaluated. This surgery aims to reposition the bone structures of the face.
• Double chin caused by aging: “Over the years, the skin tissue in the region can develop a lot of excess skin, excessive sagging, pronounced muscle ptosis and form a large pouch”, he explains.

Consultation with a professional is essential for the best treatment to be prescribed. And how about knowing more about it? Follow the tips below!

treatments for double chin

The plastic surgeon listed the main treatments, with super-complete information. Look!

liposuction

One of the most recommended and effective techniques, according to André, is liposuction. It can be performed with local anesthesia (with or without sedation), reducing the risks of the procedure. With discharge on the same day and without requiring hospitalization, since the procedure is considered small.

“Liposuction, depending on the case, can still be associated with increasing the projection of the chin, if necessary, through filling with hyaluronic acid, which gives harmony and balance to the region”, he points out. As for the results, as the surgery is relatively quick and simple, it is possible to observe the effects after approximately one month. André also warns that to obtain favorable results, the skin has to be very firm, without sagging in the local muscles.

Mentoplasty

If the problem is the balance of disproportionate, retracted or small chins, André recommends chin surgery. It is a surgery to increase the chin and can be applied through various techniques, according to the individual assessment of each patient. “In general, if the person has a small chin with little projection, a silicone prosthesis implant or even a medpor (surgical product) implant is performed. Mentoplasty is applied to mold the most varied functional or aesthetic deformities for those who have a shortened or shrunken chin until orthognathic surgery of the jaw for a very prominent chin”, he concludes.

microfocused ultrasound

”This submental region can be treated with a microfocused ultrasound device, a state-of-the-art technology that brings good results, especially for sagging and even the reduction of localized fat. It stimulates the formation of collagen, a substance that supports the skin. The number of sessions with the procedure will depend on each case”, he explains.

fat grafting

According to André, for cases of hypomentonism, there is fat grafting. This treatment consists of the patient’s own fat grafting, a method that does not cause adverse reactions. The procedure can also be done with fillers, such as hyaluronic acid, a component that brings benefits and reshapes the region.

neck lift

Also called cervicoplasty, this procedure is indicated for cases with a lot of excess skin, excessive sagging, pronounced muscle ptosis and a large crop with folds. About the effects, the plastic surgeon emphasizes facial rejuvenation and explains more about the procedure: “this surgery treats the entire neck region and is considered an important procedure in the facial rejuvenation process. A cervical lift removes excess fat, draws the musculature of the neck area, called platysma, and repositions the skin tissue and removes submental fat. The scars are subtle and after the maturation period, they become imperceptible”.

chemical methods

André comments that there are chemical methods for correcting neck fat that even work when there is little local fat, but are inferior to the liposuction technique, which provides more effective and lasting results. But how are these chemical methods done? “Injections are carried out with substances that help, in part, to reduce and “burn” this adipose tissue in the submental area”, he explains.

Even with so many procedures available, there’s always that one-off question, isn’t it? With that in mind, André answered the main questions surrounding the problem!

Main questions about the chin

Does losing weight help reduce double chin? Is there any way to avoid it? see, now, the plastic surgeon’s answers to these and other questions!

1. Does losing weight help to reduce double chin?

André Eyler (AE): Yes, especially if the double chin is caused exclusively by a hypercaloric diet. However, if there is a genetic predisposition and other triggering factors, weight loss will only superficially alleviate the problem.

2. Is there a way to avoid double chin?

AE: With no issues of genetic inheritance involved, which are very decisive, try to follow a balanced and healthy diet to fight weight fluctuations, overweight and obesity (which favor the accumulation of submental fat). Keeping within the ideal weight is important, but remember that a lean and slender body does not cancel out genetic factors and advancing aging.

I also advise you to adopt supporting procedures, such as lymphatic drainage, as it helps to soften fat deposits. In addition, the daily application of firming and specific creams for the region is indicated to keep it well hydrated and thus avoid sagging.

3. Is there an age that is more likely to have double chin?

AE: Not necessarily, because it will depend on the triggering factors. But if there are no such factors, it can usually appear from the age of 35, due to the natural aging process.

4. Are there habits, in addition to poor diet and overweight, that contribute to double chin?

AE: Stress and smoking make it difficult for the skin to vascularize, thus favoring the problem around the chin and neck.

5. Are there risks when performing double chin surgical procedures and what are the contraindications?

AE: All surgery involves risk. Contraindications are the person not being in good health and, therefore, not being able to undergo surgery.

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