Our specialists can offer several procedures that can help you effectively improve your profile. Visit our Brisbane clinics to learn more about how our double chin treatments can help you.
We are versed with non-invasive procedures including:
- Liposuction
- HIFU – Ultherapy
- Genius RF Microneedling
Our results speak for themselves
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Cryolipolysis for submental fat & double chins
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Cryolipolysis for submental fat & double chins
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Submental fat reduction & tightening with HIFU. This reduces the double chins.
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Treatments for Double Chins
What is the cause- excess fat, skin laxity, or both?
Fat dissolving injections? Think again
Often referred to as a “double chin,” the presence of pinchable fat & excess skin can upset the harmonics of the lower face. Unfortunately, this area doesn’t respond to diet or exercise, despite the healthiest lifestyles. Our dermatologists are experts in both non-invasive procedures ranging from fat- freezing, fat dissolving injections to liposuction & skin tightening.
Though our dermatologists were one of the firsts to use deoxycholic acid or fat dissolving injections, we have moved away from this procedure 5 years ago. Why? Because combined downtime is over five times longer than liposuction & in most cases cost more. The results with minimally invasive procedures are infinitely better than fat dissolving injections.
The importance of skin tightening
Predictable under chin fat removal
One of the biggest mistakes we see is to only address fat without skin tightening. Fat removal in patients over the age of 30 should ideally be combined with skin tightening procedures. We employ techniques such as High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, RF microneedling or bipolar radiofrequency. Combination treatment sharpens the jawline for a better lower face profile.
The most predictable method of removing under chin fat, together with tightening skin of this area is liposuction. We often employ RF skin tightening during this procedure to give outstanding, predictable, & safe results in ONE treatment session. Recovery is less than 48 hours, & the effects are permanent.
Often referred to as double chins, the presence of pinchable fat & excess skin can upset the harmonics of the lower face. Our specialists can offer several procedures that can help you effectively improve your profile. We are versed with non-invasive procedures ranging from fat- freezing, fat dissolving injections to liposuction & skin tightening.
FAQs
What is the most predictable way to remove double chin fat?
If you are after the best, most predictable results with the least amount of downtime, chin liposuction is indicated. This procedure is performed by our surgeons in an operating room located at Cutis Clinic Brisbane. Liposuction-
- Efficiently removes the majority of submental pre-platysma fat
- Has a recovery time of 2 days
- Can tighten neck skin at the same time as fat removal
- Gives the best results
- Is minimally invasive
How do we tighten neck skin?
Skin tightening procedures can also be used to tighten and tone areas of the face and neck, including the jowls and jawline.
We provide a bespoke solution including-
- Kybella fat dissolving injections
- RFM with Genius RF
- PDO threads + RF NuEra
- Liposuction + laser skin tightening
What are the risks associated with fat dissolving injections to the neck & lower face?
As dermatologists, we see the results from our own patients, plus side effects that have been referred to us from other clinics. This gives us a better understanding of the results out there, including the side effects. Risks of Kybella & Belkyra include-
- Prolonged swelling: can last up to 4 weeks
- Scarring: we have seen cases from other clinics. Occurs when injections are superficial.
- Prolonged lumps: Kybella causes fat necrosis & nodules
- Nerve damage: Especially lower face off label Belkyra
How many fat dissolving injections will I require?
Most patients notice results after 2-4 Belkyra treatments. Factor in a downtime of one week for each session, you can expect up to one month of recovery. This includes limitations on work & exercise. As a comparison-
- CoolSculpting Mini for double chins: 1-2 days recovery. 2-3 sessions.
- Liposuction: 2-3 days recovery, one session only.
How much are double chin treatments?
The price depends on the complexity of treatments & associated procedures such as skin tightening. As a guide-
- Chin liposuction: is cost effective in the long run because it requires only one session, with a recovery time of only 2-3 days.
