This article is a translation of the original French article “Traiter le double menton sans chirurgie : solutions efficaces” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
What is a double chin?
A double chin, or submental fat, is caused by a build-up of fat under the jaw, often linked to weight gain, skin laxity or genetic factors. This build-up can blur the definition of the face and give the impression of a thicker chin.
The main causes include:
- Excess fat: The build-up of fat cells under the chin can be encouraged by an unbalanced diet and a lack of regular physical activity.
- Skin laxity: With age, the skin loses elasticity, which accentuates the appearance of a double chin.
- Muscle laxity: A decrease in the tone of the facial and neck muscles also contributes to this sagging.
The psychological and social impact of a double chin
A double chin can influence self-perception and confidence in one's appearance. Many people avoid photos or experience social discomfort because of this aesthetic concern.
Traditional solutions for treating a double chin
Certain conventional methods can help limit the appearance of a double chin, although their results vary from person to person:
- Facial exercises: They can help firm the skin and strengthen the facial muscles, but their effectiveness remains limited without a healthy lifestyle.
- Liposuction: This surgical procedure involves suctioning excess fat from under the chin. Although effective, it requires a recovery period and carries risks linked to anaesthesia and post-operative effects.
- Natural methods: Adopting a balanced diet and taking regular physical exercise can help prevent excess fat under the chin.
Recent innovations: Emface Submentum, a revolutionary treatment
Thanks to advances in aesthetic medicine, it is now possible to treat a double chin without surgery. Emface Submentum is a non-invasive solution that firms the skin and stimulates collagen production while targeting the fat cells accumulated under the chin.
How does Emface Submentum work?
This treatment relies on a dual technology:
- Radiofrequency heats the skin in depth to encourage collagen production and improve skin firmness.
- HIFES muscle stimulation tones the facial muscles and reduces skin laxity by strengthening the zygomatic and submental muscles.
What results can you expect?
- Visible reduction of the double chin after a few sessions.
- Firmer, better-defined skin.
- Overall improvement in skin quality thanks to the stimulation of cell renewal.
- No pain and no social downtime, unlike surgical procedures.
Conclusion: how to treat a double chin effectively
A double chin is a common concern, but modern solutions make it possible to treat it effectively without surgery. By combining a natural approach (diet, physical activity) with innovative treatments such as Emface Submentum, it is possible to firm the skin, reduce excess fat and regain a more defined facial contour.
If you would like to find out more about this revolutionary technology, consult our experts for a personalised diagnosis.
