Do you want a sharp jaw line? Well, we all crave to have a chiseled jaw line and no fat underneath the chin. We do asanas, neck & chin exercises, use face masks and what not to get rid of that double chin. Exercises may do a little good to tone the muscles under the chin, but it may not be the case for all. Also, you must repeat all the exercises 10 to 15 times a day for visible results.

Double chin is a condition resulting due to the accumulation of fat below the chin. It forms an extra layer of fat that appears like a chin below the chin. Due to poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle, it has become a common condition today. It is also associated with weight gain and sometimes family history.

Here we list some common factors that may cause double chin:

• Unhealthy Diet: What we eat plays a major role in how our bodies change. Indulging in poor eating habits like intake of junk food, alcohol, fried food items that surpass the minimum calorie requirement can cause weight gain and double chin.
• Aging: As we age, our skin starts losing its elasticity, resulting in aging and loosening of the skin below the chin.
• Genes: Heredity is something we don’t have control over, and sometimes we inherit such conditions. Double chin can also be genetic and may require medical treatment.
• Poor Posture: Poor posture weakens the muscles and can lead to a double chin.

How to reduce double chin skin with self-care?

If you have mild double chin issues due to unhealthy diet or lack of activity, you may follow certain exercises and eating habits to reduce it.

Diet & Exercise to remove double chin skin

• Divide your meals into 4–5 smaller portions.
• Eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Avoid processed foods and refined grains.
• Drink plenty of water to flush out toxins.
• Include daily physical activity such as walking, jogging, or climbing stairs.

Perform chin exercises to target the problem area:

• Neck rotations (left-right, up-down)
• Pucker up (kiss the sky)
• Tongue stretch
• Ball squeeze exercise
• Chewing gum

When fat under the chin doesn’t respond to exercise or diet changes, medical treatments may be needed. People with obesity or genetic causes often don’t benefit from home remedies. To achieve a chiseled jawline, you can consider the following treatments:

Medical Treatments to remove double chin skin

Lipolysis: A laser-based treatment (liposculpture) that uses heat to melt fat from targeted areas. It removes fat without tightening the skin. Local anesthesia may be used during treatment.

The patient may experience the following after-effects:

• Swelling
• Mild pain
• Bruising

Mesotherapy: A minimally invasive procedure involving fat-dissolving injections (usually containing deoxycholic acid) into the chin area. Multiple sessions may be needed, with around 20 injections per treatment.

The patient may experience the following after-effects:

• Mild pain
• Swelling and numbness in the area
• Bruising
• Redness in the treated skin area

These treatments effectively give a defined look to your face; however, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet is essential to prevent recurrence.