A double chin, also known as submental fullness, can develop even when you’re at a healthy weight. Genetics, aging, changes in skin elasticity, and the way your body naturally stores fat can all contribute to fullness beneath the chin, making the jawline appear less defined.
At The Kaga Institute, Dr. Mira Kaga and her team offer non-surgical options for reducing unwanted chin fat and improving facial contours. Depending on your anatomy and goals, treatment may include KYBELLA®, truSculpt®, or a personalized combination approach.
What causes a double chin?
Submental fat isn’t always related to overall body weight. Some people are genetically predisposed to store more fat beneath the chin, while others notice changes as they age and lose definition along the jawline.
Weight fluctuations can also contribute. However, because targeted fat loss isn’t possible through diet and exercise alone, this area can remain resistant even after overall weight loss.
How can The Kaga Institute help reduce my double chin?
At Dr. Kaga’s concierge practice, our team uses the most advanced submental fat treatments:
KYBELLA®
KYBELLA® is an FDA-approved injectable treatment for adults with moderate to severe fat beneath the chin. Its active ingredient, deoxycholic acid, is a molecule that occurs naturally in the body and helps break down dietary fat.
When injected into targeted submental fat, KYBELLA destroys fat cells, which are gradually cleared by the body. Once those cells are destroyed, they can no longer store fat. A series of treatments may be recommended depending on the amount of submental fullness and your desired result.
truSculpt®
truSculpt® offers a non-invasive alternative using radiofrequency energy to heat and target unwanted fat cells.
At Dr. Kaga’s NJ practice, a specialized applicator allows truSculpt to treat the smaller submental area beneath the chin. Treatments can gradually reduce unwanted fullness while also delivering RF energy to the surrounding tissue, making it a useful option when improving overall chin and jawline contour is the goal.
KYBELLA® or truSculpt®: Which is right for me?
Both treatments can address unwanted fat beneath the chin, but they work very differently. KYBELLA is an injectable treatment that directly destroys targeted fat cells, while truSculpt is a non-invasive RF treatment that uses controlled heat to target fat. Factors such as the amount of fullness, skin laxity, treatment preferences, and downtime tolerance can help determine which approach is better suited to you.
During your consultation, Dr. Kaga’s team will evaluate your chin, neck, and jawline as a whole rather than simply treating the area where fat is visible.
Can diet and exercise get rid of a double chin?
Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce overall body fat and may improve submental fullness for some people. However, there is no exercise that can specifically burn fat beneath the chin. If fullness remains despite healthy lifestyle habits, a targeted treatment such as KYBELLA or truSculpt may provide more noticeable improvement.
Schedule a consultation in Marlboro or East Brunswick
We welcome you to schedule a consultation so that you can get a custom treatment plan that works just for you. Thanks to our advanced aesthetics technology, you can get the silhouette you’ve always wanted without the need for plastic surgery. Call 848-8-DRKAGA (848-837-5242) today or request an appointment online to get started. We can’t wait to help you look better, not different.
