HOW TO LOSE YOUR DOUBLE CHIN?
Article published on 01/02/2025
“Why do I have a double chin?”
This is a question we hear frequently in beauty salons, beauty supply stores or cosmetic surgery offices.
A double chin is caused by a buildup of fat or sagging skin under the chin. This creates a visible crease between the jaw and neck, similar to a second chin.
A double chin affects both men and women. It’s not necessarily a sign of excess weight; it can also appear depending on facial structure and skin elasticity.
Lifestyle habits and hormonal changes have an impact on a double chin. In all cases, it increases with age, unless there is significant weight loss.
Causes of double chin:
- Excess fat :
Weight gain can lead to fat storage under the chin. - Sagging skin:
With age, skin loses elasticity, causing tissue under the chin to sag. This is due to the loss of collagen and elastin, two proteins that play a major role in skin elasticity. - Genetics:
Some people are predisposed to developing a double chin due to their facial structure and body fat distribution. This is particularly true for people with a receding chin . - Poor posture:
Prolonged posture with the head tilted downward can weaken the neck muscles and promote the appearance of a double chin. - Hormonal changes
Hormonal changes, especially those in women during menopause, can cause fat to shift and redistribution in the body. Fat may be stored in the chin area at this time.
DIY solutions to reduce your double chin:
Eat a balanced diet and lose weight (if you are overweight)
First and foremost, you should promote a balanced, low-calorie diet. A nutrient-rich diet with a slight calorie deficit helps you lose weight and therefore lose fat around your chin.
Focus on lean proteins (chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, tofu, legumes, etc.), antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables (berries, spinach, broccoli, carrots, peppers, etc.), complex carbohydrates (quinoa, sweet potatoes, brown rice, oats, etc.), and healthy fats (avocado, olive oil, walnuts, chia seeds, etc.). Collagen-rich foods: bone broth, fish, citrus fruits, red peppers. Omega-3-rich foods: salmon, sardines, walnuts, flax seeds.
Avoid processed and inflammatory foods like refined sugars (sodas, pastries, candy, etc.) and ultra-processed foods (fast food, ready meals, etc.). It’s also advisable to reduce your salt intake (chips, cold cuts), which can lead to water retention and facial swelling.
In addition to these dietary measures, it is also important to drink plenty of water to keep your body perfectly hydrated (1.5 to 2 liters per day). Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
Perform regular massages
Massages help reduce a double chin by stimulating blood circulation, firming the skin and promoting lymphatic drainage.
- Place your fingers under your chin, at the center.
Slide your fingers along your jawline to your ears.
Repeat this movement for 1 to 2 minutes, applying light pressure. - Jacquet pinches (stimulating massage). Using your thumb and forefinger, lightly pinch the skin under your chin. Repeat for 1 to 2 minutes daily.
- Place your hands flat under your chin. Slide your palms upward, reaching up to your ears.
Perform exercises
The “Ceiling Kiss”
Stand up straight and tilt your head back slightly. Push your lips forward as if you were kissing the ceiling. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds, then release. Repeat 10 to 15 times.
Tongue Against the Roof
Look straight ahead and press your tongue against the roof of your mouth. Slowly tilt your head back, then return to the normal position. Do 10 repetitions.
Jaw Jaw
Look straight ahead and slowly move your lower jaw forward. Hold for 5 seconds, then release. Repeat 10 times.
Inverted Smile
Place the corners of your mouth downward, as if you were pouting. Hold for 5 seconds, then release. Do 10 repetitions.
Ball Under the Chin
Place a small ball (tennis ball, for example) under your chin. Apply pressure with your chin for 5 seconds. Repeat 15 to 20 times.
Surgical solutions for double chin (facelift, genioplasty, maxillofacial surgery, etc.)
Neck lift
A neck lift is a surgical procedure that reduces a double chin by correcting sagging skin and muscles. The surgeon corrects sagging muscles (platysmaplasty) and may remove excess skin tissue. The procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia. Results typically last 10 to 15 years.
Neck liposuction
When the double chin is caused by fat accumulation, the surgeon may perform submental liposuction. The surgeon will suction out the excess fat.
Genioplasty
When the chin is weakly defined, the surgeon will perform a bone graft at the chin level, cut and move a piece of chin bone, or graft a titanium chin. Regardless of the method, the chin will be more prominent and will mechanically pull on the skin of the lower face and neck. This will reduce the double chin.
Jaw surgery (receding chin)
If the X-ray shows that the patient has a lower jaw that is too far inward, the surgeon will suggest lower jaw or bimaxillary surgery. This type of surgery is performed on people with a receding chin . The surgeon will cut the jaw bones, move them, and reattach them. The bones then heal in their new position. Jaw advancement will tighten the skin of the lower face, refine facial features, and reduce the double chin.
References:
“The Ultimate Guide To Removing Your Double Chin Naturally”
“Double Chin Removal: The Ultimate Guide to Get the Sharpened Jawline You Always Wanted” by Michelle Silva
“Double Chin: How to Get Rid” by Daniel Silva.
“How to Get Rid of Your Double Chin in Just Six Weeks” by William L.