Debunking 5 Myths About Double Chin Removal

Double chin is mostly a cosmetic concern that it can make you feel self-conscious. It occurs when fat accumulates below or behind the chin, leading to an impression of a second or extra chin. It is no wonder people want to eliminate it, so it only makes sense to shed light on what works and doesn’t for double chin removal.

Continue reading as we dispel the five most common myths about double chin removal, as well as share safe and effective non-invasive options.

1. Losing weight can make your double chin go away.

While double chin is more common among those who are overweight or obese, even skinny people can have it. Losing excess weight does help improve its appearance, but this does not guarantee its removal. Skin laxity, weak muscles, and genetics can also contribute to the formation of double chin. 

It is also worth noting that you cannot spot reduce fat in specific areas of the body, including under the chin and the abdomen. Full-body exercises, along with a balanced diet, are effective in reducing extra bulges in trouble areas. Regular exercise can also reduce your risk of certain diseases and make you feel more confident about your body. 

2. Surgery is needed to remove double chin.

Surgical procedures such as liposuction, chin tucks, and neck lifts do help in eliminating double chin, but they are not your only options. If you don’t want to go under the knife or are not qualified for surgery, non-surgical options like CoolSculpting Elite, which is a revamped version of the original CoolSculpting (fat freezing), can help.

The Elite system works the same way, targeting and freezing the fat cells to the point of natural elimination. A small applicator (CoolMini) is used to fit the submental area (under the chin), zapping the chin fat using controlled cooling temperatures. One or two sessions are needed to treat double chin, but this can still vary from patient to patient. 

For further reading: 11 Common Questions About CoolSculpting Elite Answered

3. Facial workouts can eliminate double chin. 

If you search for “facial exercises for double chin” on the Internet, you’ll probably see countless results. Many believe that these can help reduce sagging skin or the appearance of double chin, even though they mostly focus on targeting the neck and mouth muscles. Experts also say there is no evidence to support this claim. 

You can still do such exercises, but do know that they may not be effective in producing a noticeable result in double chin removal. CoolSculpting is an ideal option, as well as Exilis Ultra 360. This uses radiofrequency and ultrasound energy that can firm and tighten sagging skin, as well as tighten your neck and smooth out your skin. 

4. The effects of non-surgical double chin removal procedures are temporary.

Many non-surgical double chin removal Singapore procedures, especially when carried out by reputable doctors and clinics, provide safe and lasting results. CoolSculpting Elite, for instance, permanently eliminates frozen or treated fat cells in different areas of the body, including the double chin. 

It is worth noting, however, that while the treated fat cells are permanently gone from the body, the remaining fat cells can expand. This is likely to happen if you fail to maintain healthy habits after your procedure. The remaining fat cells can grow in size, causing you to gain extra inches in the previously treated area. 

5. Chin straps are effective in eliminating double chin. 

Chin straps, masks, and similar devices are marketed to tighten your jawline and eliminate sagging skin or double chin. They are said to work by providing support to the soft facial tissues or tightening and pulling your facial muscles. These are worn for several minutes or a specified amount of time every day to see the results.

These products look promising, but there is no scientific evidence to back up what they claim. And while they may help build or strengthen muscles in the chin area, this does not guarantee that you’ll get rid of the excess fat under your chin. Non-surgical procedures or fat freezing is still the ideal option if you want to see noticeable results.

You can also consider Microfocused Ultrasound with Visualization (MFU-V) if you want to non-invasively tighten the skin on your face or under the chin. MFU-V uses ultrasound energy to heat the deeper layers and stimulate collagen production. This enables the skin to achieve a visible yet natural lift over time.  

How Cutis can help

Cutis Medical Laser Clinics offers non-surgical double chin removal in Singapore. We have fat freezing or CoolSculpting Elite that can safely treat localized bulges in the body, Exilis Ultra 360 for skin tightening and facial rejuvenation, as well as MFU-V for lifting the neck, chin, and brow. 

If your double chin is making you self-conscious, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are a certified provider of many US FDA-cleared and CE-marked procedures that can help achieve your beauty and body goals. Contact us at +65 6801 4000 to learn more or schedule a consultation with our aesthetic doctor.