Losing weight and getting more fit is a great feeling. You can see the results from a great new gym routine: newly defined muscles appear, and your strength and endurance improve. However, one pesky area that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise is the area under the neck. If you’re predisposed to have a double chin, you may have one no matter what.
Age, genetics, and weight fluctuations can lead to loose skin or excess fat under the chin. The effect can be a classic double chin or a droopy appearance of the neck. It’s difficult to change that area of the body no matter how much you work out.
Luckily, there are cosmetic treatments that reduce fat deposits under the chin and tighten the skin to improve the shape of your jawline and make your neck look tighter and slimmer. Both Kybella and CoolScultpting are approved for treating excess fat and skin under the chin.
Kybella Pros and Cons
Kybella is a nonsurgical injectable treatment to reduce the presence of excess fat that causes a double chin.1 The active ingredient is deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring chemical that helps break down fat in the body. When injected into the area under the chin, Kybella breaks down fat cells and reduces the appearance of a double chin.
During treatment, your provider will numb your skin and administer a series of shallow injections in the treatment area. In the days following treatment, you can expect significant swelling, which some compare to a bullfrog’s neck. The swelling goes down after a week or so, and you will begin noticing a reduction in fat deposits.
Most people need multiple treatments to get full results from Kybella. The results are permanent.
Kybella is most effective on people who have sufficient skin elasticity under the neck. If the skin is loose, it will remain saggy after the fat is dissolved. More elastic skin tightens up more effectively after treatment.
CoolSculpting Pros and Cons
CoolScultping, or cryolipolysis, is a targeted treatment that reduces fat deposits in specific areas.2 It involves applying a cooling device to the skin. The low temperatures kill off the underlying fat cells while leaving the skin unaffected. It’s used to reduce the appearance of fat on the thighs, belly, arms, and chin.
You may notice minor side effects like redness or soreness after CoolSculpting treatments. The results from CoolSculpting take about six weeks to be noticeable, and it takes several months for full effects. Many people need several treatments to get the desired results. In addition to reducing fat deposits, it can help tighten the skin to prevent sagging or laxity.
CoolSculpting is permanent, but new fat deposits can appear if you gain weight.
Both Kybella and CoolSculpting are effective for reducing fat deposits under the chin. Talk to a qualified provider in your area to decide which is right for you. Keep reading My Body Treatment to learn about more ways to look and feel great!
SOURCES:
- WebMD: “Kybella Injections: Are They Safe?”
- HealthLine: “Does CoolSculpting Work?“