Double Chin And Everything You Need To Know Regarding It

Anytime we see a little kiddo with chubby cheeks, their chubbiness melts our heart and we hope our kids look exactly like that someday when they are little. As much we all can agree on this one, when adults have that chubbiness, especially around the jaw, we cannot say it is much fun. The chubbiness around the jaw is referred to as double chin and is also known as submental fat.

Although double chin is associated with weight gain, one not necessarily has to be overweight to have it as genetics play an important part as well and the loosening skin. According to Medical News Today, some people may be more genetically predisposed to a double chin if there’s a history of skin elasticity in their family. The common condition occurs when a layer of fat accumulates around the top of the neck which causes the area to sag and create a neck wrinkle which looks like a second chin.

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More often than not, the double chin adds some extra years to our image and, obviously, looking yourself in the mirror with the double chin is not ideal. However, you don’t need to get alarmed since there are plenty of ways and things you can do regarding it.
What plays a major part in tackling the double chin are some diet changes and, of course, increasing your exercise regime. This way you will help yourself toward the double chin removal.

Prevention Tips For Double Chin

Not only can you get rid of the double chin after it has appeared, but there are also some ways you can prevent it. If you don’t want double chin to appear, and I am sure that you don’t, below find the tips you need to follow. With a little bit of commitment and devotion, you can sure make it happen.

• • Practice good posture.
  • Exercise daily without fail.
  • Limit your caloric intake.
  • Consume more fat-burning food like oats, nuts, and eggs.
  • Keep a check on your weight.
  • Follow a healthy diet that consists of citrus fruits and leafy vegetables.

Following the mentioned above tips and putting some effort into the exercises and remedies, you will gain yourself some pretty outstanding results.

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What Causes Double Chin?

Just like everything else, double chin as well, or the jaw chubbiness as well, has a cause and reason why it is there. Some of the double chin causes:

• Age: As years pass by, your skin can get sagged and you might end up with a double chin. While you age, the collagen deposits weaken which causes fat to herniate in the neck area and results to loose skin aka double chin.
• Genetics: As mentioned below, double chin and less skin elasticity might run in the family.
• Weight: The fat gain can lead your skin to stretch and lose its elasticity.
• Posture: Because of the bad posture your muscles of the neck and chin can weaken. As the muscles are not used, your skin can lose its elasticity which contributes to double chin.

Treatments For Double Chin

In order for you to tighten your neck muscles and break down the layer of fat, there are plenty of exercises you can follow. Before opting for any of these exercises, you should initially warm up your neck by simply rotating your neck slowly, clockwise and then anti-clockwise. Below find a list of exercises you can follow:

• Straight jaw jut
• Pucker up
• Ball exercise
• Tongue stretch

Experiment With Massages And Face Masks

According to some experts, double chin is an indicator of a sluggish lymphatic system and it is recommended, also by experts, to try and massage your jawline so this way you can get rid of excess fluid.

The steps you should follow:

• Place your thumbs under your jawline
• Lightly press down
• Inch the pads of your thumbs back towards your ears

Another thing you can always opt for is purchase face masks which contain glycerin. These intend to help tighten the skin around the face and neck. Masks containing coffee or green tea may also support your efforts of exercise.

Other Treatments For Double Chin

The treatments you should opt for if your double skin is caused due to overweight or by a genetic reason vary from one another. In case, a genetic reason caused you the double chin, there are different treatments, however, you should consult a doctor to find out which would be the best and safest for you. The procedures you follow to get rid of the double chin should be implemented in your lifestyle in case you don’t want it to come back.

Below find two procedures to get rid of the double chin:

• Lipolysis

This procedure is also known as liposculpture in which liposuction is used to remove fat. This procedure can also be done with a laser. What’s worth mentioning about this procedure is that it only removes fat and does not treat excess or sagging skin. Some of the side effects that this procedure might lead to are pain, swelling and bruising.

• Mesotherapy

This treatment involves injections of fat-dissolving compounds. It can be a lengthy process, taking up to six months for some and involving up to 100 injections. There are also serious health risks involved in the procedure as incorrect injections can cause nerve damage. Other potential side effects include numbness, redness, pain, swelling and bruising.

Bottom Line:

There are ways you can opt for so you can prevent the cause of double chin. Nevertheless, if you already have a double chin, before treating it you should know the causes of it and the right treatments for you. It is adviced that before following any of the procedures to visit a doctor and speak to them so they can advise you more what you should do and what procedure to go for.

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