Double Chin Fat Reduction in Macquarie Park: Understanding the Options
A double chin can affect people of different ages body shapes and weights
Although fatty tissue beneath the chin may contribute to the concern it is not always the only cause
Skin laxity chin projection jaw structure muscle anatomy and neck proportions can all influence how the area looks
At Sky Beauty Cosmetic Clinic Macquarie Park the lower face jawline under chin area and neck profile are assessed before a treatment option is recommended
What Causes a Double Chin?
The appearance of a double chin may be influenced by
• Localised submental fat • Genetics • Weight changes • Skin laxity • Age related tissue changes • Limited chin projection • Natural jaw structure • Neck muscle anatomy • Posture • A combination of factors
Two people with a similar body weight may have very different under chin profiles
This is why treatment should be based on anatomy rather than body weight alone
Is Under Chin Fullness Always Fat?
No
Loose skin can fold beneath the chin and create the appearance of fullness even when there is little fatty tissue
A smaller or recessed chin can also make the under chin area appear more prominent
Other possible influences include
• Fluid retention • Swelling • Enlarged glands • A lump or medical condition • Previous surgery • Scar tissue
A new painful firm or one sided swelling should be medically assessed rather than treated as a cosmetic fat concern
How Is the Area Assessed?
The practitioner may examine the face and neck from the front side and three quarter views
The assessment may consider
• Thickness of the under chin tissue • Degree of skin laxity • Jawline definition • Chin projection • Facial symmetry • Neck angle • Skin quality • Movement of the area • Previous treatments
The area may also be viewed while you are sitting standing talking or lowering your head
Posture and camera angle can make a double chin look more noticeable without reflecting a major change in tissue
Ultraformer MPT for Selected Double Chin Concerns
Ultraformer MPT uses focused ultrasound energy delivered at selected tissue depths
Different cartridges and treatment modes may be used according to the thickness of the tissue and the treatment objective
A published study evaluated a specific Ultraformer MPT protocol using 4.5 mm and 6.0 mm depths for selected patients with unwanted submental fat
This does not mean that the same protocol or result is suitable for everyone
Ultraformer MPT may be discussed when the concern involves
• Selected submental fullness • Mild skin laxity • Reduced jawline definition • A combination of fullness and laxity
The treatment cannot change the jawbone or increase chin projection
How Many Ultraformer MPT Shots May Be Needed?
There is no standard shot number for every double chin treatment
The recommended number may depend on
• Size of the treatment area • Tissue thickness • Degree of skin laxity • Facial symmetry • Cartridge depths selected • Whether the jawline is included • Previous HIFU treatment
More shots do not automatically create a better result
Safe placement is especially important because nerves glands the thyroid and other anatomical structures must be considered
Radiofrequency and Lower Face Firming
Energy based firming may be discussed when loose skin contributes to the appearance of the lower face or jawline
Radiofrequency based treatment is different from focused ultrasound and may be used to support skin firmness in selected areas
At Sky Beauty Mac