Double Chin Removal
How does Double Chin Removal work?
Many people have concerns about a double chin and are searching for a solution. That solution can come in the form of a free consultation, so that you can learn all about how this treatment could address your double chin.
As a cosmetic treatment provider, we are required to comply with TGA regulations, which means that we are unable to mention the brand names of this treatment. Instead, we refer to ‘double chin removal’. This is done in the best interests of our patients, and in line with our obligations are a provider of cosmetic treatments. However, at an in-person consultation, we can freely discuss brand names and treatment specifics with you.
We encourage you to book a consultation today, to learn about your options.
Am I suitable for Double Chin Removal?
The treatment guide below shows a grading scale for double chin fat, also known as ‘sub-mental fat.’ It ranges from 0 (no localised sub-mental fat) to 4 (extreme submental convexity). The ideal patient for double chin removal would be a ‘2’ or ‘3’ on sub-mental scale, so someone with moderate to severe sub-mental fullness.
Most of the patients that we treat at Cityskin have a mild fullness under the chin (1 on the scale below).
Who is not suitable for Double Chin Removal?
Patients are not suitable for double chin removal in Melbourne if there is significantly loose skin under the chin or if there is an active infection under the chin.
The only contraindication on the product information sheet is ‘active infection’ in the treatment area. This includes active acne under the chin.
How many Double Chin Treatments are you likely to need?
This is a difficult question that largely depends on the amount of fullness that you have under the chin. It is a question that is best answered in a consultation with a Cityskin clinician, where you can have all of your queries answered.
What results can you expect from Double Chin Treatments
Studies show that with a full course of treatments, 68.2% of patients noticed at least a 1 grade or more improvement in the fullness of their double chin area (see scale below) and 16% of patients noticed a 2 grade or more improvement in double chin fullness1.
What to expect on the day of treatment?
Prior to the procedure, you will have had a thorough consultation with our medical practitioners and filled out all necessary paperwork and consent forms. A ‘before’ photo will also be taken for your personal record. You will then be marked out with a special stencil and numbed.
The actual treatments for double chin removal in Melbourne only takes about 5-10 minutes. At Cityskin, we can use anaesthetic to numb the area first, as this treatment without any anaesthetic would be quite uncomfortable. More specific information about the treatment itself can be provided at a consultation at Cityskin.
Aftercare for Double Chin Removal:
- Avoid strenuous exercise and excessive alcohol use in the 24 hours after treatment.
- You may experience mild pain post treatment this can be treated with regular cold compress on the first day and paracetamol as instructed by your practitioner.
- Do not massage the area.
- You should notice swelling around the area post treatment, this can be excessive and may take 2 weeks to subside completely.
- Some patients experience temporary numbness under the chin. This sensation generally wears off within 30 days on average.
- A mild feeling of warmth or redness may appear on the day of treatment.
- Post treatment a feeling of firmness or ‘induration’ under the skin can be felt, this will resolve.
Follow up advice
Your practitioner will discuss your required treatments with you at an in-person consultation prior to your treatment, including information about further treatments and follow-up appointments.
What are the risks of Double Chin Treatments?
Most side effects from double chin treatments are mild and not permanent. Studies show that with each treatment, side effects occur less frequently and to a lesser degree.
The most common side effect we see after treatment are as follows:
- Swelling around the area treated– We expect to see swelling. It means the treatment is working! In fact, we say please call us if it does not swell. We recommend not going back to work on the day of treatment and using ice on the neck intermittently in the hours after treatment.
- Temporary numbness under the chin. Approximately 50% of patients will feel this slight numbness after treatment, with symptoms wearing off after 30 days on average.
- Warmth and redness– 40% of patients will feel warmth or redness under the chin on the day of treatment.
- Firmness under the chin– Studies show that 16% of patients will feel firmness or ‘induration’ under the skin after treatment. This is not a worrying symptom and resolves, on average, after 51 days according to studies.
Rarer side effects that have been reported include temporary problems with your smile (weak smile and weak facial muscles) and trouble swallowing (2%). The risk of affecting the smile is due to the small chance of temporarily affecting the marginal branch of the facial nerve. The anatomy of the nerves in the face differs from person to person and in 2% of treatments, a small branch of the facial nerve can be affected. This would present as a temporary problem with the smile muscle. The affected side would be more difficult to perform a full smile. The problem is temporary and the average time to resolve is 44 days.
After years of treating hundreds of patients at Cityskin, we have not affected the smile muscle in any of our patients.
Should you experience any of the following please contact the clinic on 1800 248 975 immediately.
- An increase in pain, severe pain on the treatment site or the surrounding area.
- Bruising that continues to increase after initial bruising.
- If you experience a darkening of the skin, a purple or white appearance to the skin surrounding the treatment area.
- Blisters that look like cold sores appear at the treatment site and surrounding area.
If you become unwell or are concerned about any of your signs and symptoms post treatment, please contact us on 1800 248 975. In case of emergencies please present to the emergency department and contact 000.
FAQs
Swelling after double chin removal peaks on the day of treatment and is most noticeable for the first 5 days. Once the initial swelling has settled, it can feel firm under the chin for a few weeks – this is the inflammatory effect of the treatment, and this helps tighten the under-chin area.
All patients experience swelling immediately after double chin removal. The swelling is directly related to the number of treatments you receive.
There are some differences in side effects from double chin removal between men and women. This is why we always encourage all new patients to schedule a free consultation with a Cityskin clinician so that we can provide you with relevant and tailored advice.
Some information that we can give our prospective male patients includes that we always counsel men that double chin removal can in rare cases cause temporary patchy hair loss under the chin in the area treated. This generally lasts for up to 3 months before growing back.
Further, men need to attend the treatment appointment clean shaven. This allows us to apply to temporary grid under the chin and reduces the risk of infection from treatment.
Double chin removal is not safe when pregnant or breastfeeding.
At Cityskin, we can use local anaesthetic to numb the double chin area before treatment. This means that when we treat the area with the double chin treatments, you can barely feel it.
After an hour or so, when the local anaesthetic wears off, it can feel fuller under the chin, and you may feel a slight ache. We recommend using Panadol and icing the area to reduce the discomfort. Remember not to leave the ice on the skin for more than 10 seconds at a time to reduce the risk of a cold burn.
We understand that our patients want to be fully informed prior to a treatment, and this includes being aware of what to expect in terms of pain. We encourage you to book a free consultation so that an experienced treatment clinician can discuss the treatment process with you and answer your questions about pain and pain management.
We recommend having double chin removal at least 6 weeks before a major social event (wedding, graduation, etc.) to allow for any swelling or firmness under the chin to completely settle and resolve. It often resolves far earlier but it is best to be cautious.
Book an informative consultation with a Cityskin clinician today
Clinic Locations
Cityskin has clinics across Melbourne offering solutions to your facial concerns, such as wrinkle management, volume enhancement, double chin removal, collagen stimulating, facial slimming, tooth grinding, and more. To discuss your treatment options with a Cityskin clinician, we encourage you to book a consultation.
If you are a new patient, please proceed to book a free 30-minute consultation under the “I am a new patient” section. All our consultations for new patients at Cityskin are free.
To get in touch with us at any of our clinics please visit the contact page or message us on live chat.
TGA Guidelines
Following the new guidelines from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Cityskin can no longer mention terms like “anti-wrinkle injections” and “dermal fillers”. This will include mentions to prescription medicines (products) used for treatment of wrinkles or concerns about the shape or volume of facial features.
Instead, here is how we can communicate:
Our expert practitioners can provide consultations about:
- Reducing the appearance of wrinkles
- Increasing the appearance of lip volume
- Improving the skin texture and tone
We’re making these changes for your wellbeing and offering free expert consultations with our practitioners so you can make an informed decision. For more information on the treatments available at our clinic, feel free to reach out to us at 1800 248 975 or book a consultation with one of our Doctors or Cosmetic Nurses.