Overview
More common than you'd think
A double chin, or submental fullness, is extra fat under the chin that softens the jawline and blurs the line between chin and neck. Plenty of slim, active people have one, which is part of why it's so frustrating.
What causes it
Genetics are usually the main factor. Weight gain, aging, loosening neck skin, and a small or recessed chin can all make the area look fuller. Figuring out which of these is at play is the key to picking the right treatment.
Treatment options
- Kybella: an injectable that breaks down fat cells under the chin. No surgery, but most people need two or more sessions, and there's usually noticeable swelling for a few days after each one.
- Neck liposuction: Dr. Kim removes the fat in one procedure through tiny incisions.
- Facelift: when loose skin or neck bands are part of the problem, tightening them surgically gives the cleanest result.
- Chin augmentation: if a small chin is making the neck look full, adding projection can sharpen the whole profile.
Dr. Kim looks at your profile, skin quality, and chin structure together before recommending the option that fits your anatomy.
Recommended Treatment
Kybella
Kybella is a non-surgical injectable treatment designed to permanently reduce unwanted submental fat, commonly known as a double chin. Using deoxycholic acid a naturally occurring molecule in the body Kybella breaks down and destroys fat cells for a more sculpted, contoured jawline and neck profile. At CK Plastic Surgery in Los Angeles, Dr. Charles Kim utilizes precise injection mapping, advanced facial analysis, and patient-specific treatment planning to ensure balanced, natural-looking results. This minimally invasive solution offers a safe and effective alternative to surgery for patients seeking long-lasting chin and jawline definition without incisions or downtime associated with traditional procedures.
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