Double Chin Treatments at The Cosmetic Skin Clinic
If you have noticed fullness beneath your chin or reduced definition around your jawline, the most suitable treatment will depend on what is contributing to the concern.
For some people, a double chin is caused primarily by a localised pocket of fat. For others, loose skin, reduced collagen or natural facial structure may be more significant. Many patients have a combination of concerns.
At The Cosmetic Skin Clinic, our experienced practitioners assess your chin, neck and overall facial profile before recommending the most appropriate non-surgical treatment or combination approach.
Understanding what is creating the appearance of a double chin is an important first step when comparing treatments.
You may have a soft, pinchable pocket of fat beneath the chin that remains despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Your skin may still feel relatively firm and elastic.
Where localised fat is the main concern, CoolMini treatment may be considered.
The area beneath your chin may appear loose or less defined because collagen and skin elasticity have reduced over time.
If skin laxity is contributing more than excess fat, Ultherapy PRIME may be a more appropriate option.
Many patients have both localised fat and reduced skin firmness. Treating the fat alone may not create sufficient definition if the overlying skin also requires tightening.
In these cases, your practitioner may recommend a staged plan combining fat reduction with skin tightening.
A naturally small or recessed chin can sometimes make the area beneath it appear fuller, even when there is relatively little excess fat.
A full facial-profile assessment will help determine whether fat reduction, skin tightening or another facial-contouring approach is most suitable.
CoolMini and Ultherapy PRIME work in different ways. One targets suitable pockets of fat, while the other is designed to improve skin firmness and definition.
What it does
CoolMini is a specialist CoolSculpting applicator designed to treat smaller areas of localised fat, including fat beneath the chin.
It uses controlled cooling, also known as cryolipolysis, to target suitable fat cells without surgery. The body then gradually processes the treated fat cells following treatment.
Best suited to
– Soft, pinchable fat beneath the chin
– Localised fullness that remains despite a healthy lifestyle
– Patients with relatively good skin elasticity
– Those seeking a non-surgical fat-reduction treatment
What results can I expect?
Changes develop gradually over the weeks and months following treatment. The aim is to reduce suitable areas of fat and create greater definition between the chin and neck.
CoolMini does not directly treat significant loose skin. If skin laxity is also contributing to your concern, a skin-tightening treatment may be recommended.
View CoolMini before and after results
What it does
Ultherapy PRIME uses micro-focused ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production within targeted layers beneath the skin.
It is designed to improve firmness and definition around areas including the chin and neck without surgery.
Best suited to
– Mild to moderate skin laxity
– Early sagging beneath the chin
– Reduced definition around the jawline
– Patients seeking gradual collagen stimulation and skin tightening
What results can I expect?
Firming and lifting develop progressively as new collagen forms. Results may become more noticeable over approximately three to six months, although individual responses vary.
Ultherapy PRIME is primarily a skin-tightening treatment. It is not intended to remove a significant pocket of fat where submental fat is the main concern.
View Ultherapy before and after results
A combination approach may be suitable when both excess fat and reduced skin firmness are contributing to fullness beneath the chin.
CoolMini may first be used to target a suitable pocket of fat. Ultherapy PRIME may then be considered to stimulate collagen and improve firmness around the chin and jawline.
Combination treatment is usually planned in stages. The order, timing and number of sessions will depend on your anatomy, skin quality, treatment goals and response.
Best suited to
– Localised fat with mild to moderate skin laxity
– Reduced definition between the chin and neck
– Concerns that cannot be fully addressed by one treatment alone
– Patients suitable for a staged non-surgical treatment plan
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| Your main concern | Treatment that may be considered | What it targets |
|---|---|---|
| Soft, pinchable fat beneath the chin | CoolMini | Localised fat cells |
| Loose skin and reduced firmness | Ultherapy PRIME | Collagen production and skin firmness |
| Fat and mild skin laxity | A staged combination plan | Fat and skin firmness |
| Reduced chin projection or an unclear cause | Full facial-profile assessment | Facial proportions and underlying anatomy |
This comparison is intended as a general guide. Treatment suitability and the results that may be achievable can only be confirmed following an individual consultation.
Some patients are concerned not only about fullness directly beneath the chin but also about changes extending into the neck area.
The CoolMini applicator may be suitable for certain smaller, pinchable areas of fat. However, fullness around the neck can also be influenced by skin laxity, facial structure and the natural ageing process.
Where loose or crepey skin is the primary concern, a skin-tightening approach may be more appropriate than fat reduction.
Learn more about the options available on our non-surgical neck lift treatment page.
You can also read about our personalised approach to non-surgical neck rejuvenation.
A fat-reduction treatment will not fully resolve a concern caused primarily by loose skin or facial structure. Similarly, a skin-tightening treatment will not directly remove a substantial pocket of fat.
Both CoolMini and Ultherapy PRIME produce gradual results. Neither treatment should be viewed as an immediate transformation.
Some patients may benefit from more than one session or a staged combination plan. This will depend on the amount of fat, degree of skin laxity, treatment area and intended outcome.
Non-surgical treatments are generally most appropriate for mild to moderate concerns. More significant fullness, substantial loose skin or structural concerns may require a different approach.
Before and after photographs can help you understand the type of improvement that may be achieved with non-surgical double chin treatments.
Results will vary depending on the cause of the concern, treatment selected, number of sessions and individual response.
View CoolMini before and after results
View CoolSculpting before and after results
View Ultherapy before and after results
Patient experiences and results vary. Photographs are provided for illustrative purposes and do not guarantee an individual result.
The most appropriate treatment depends on whether the concern is caused primarily by excess fat, loose skin, natural facial structure or a combination of factors.
CoolMini may be considered where a suitable pocket of fat is the main concern. Ultherapy PRIME may be more appropriate where reduced firmness or mild to moderate skin laxity is contributing to the appearance of the area.
Neither treatment is universally better because they address different concerns.
CoolMini targets suitable fat cells beneath the chin, while Ultherapy PRIME stimulates collagen to improve skin firmness. Some patients may benefit from a staged combination of both treatments.
Fat beneath the chin is often soft and pinchable. Skin laxity may appear as loose, sagging or less firmly supported tissue.
Many patients have a combination of both. An in-person consultation is the most reliable way to identify what is contributing to the concern.
CoolMini is designed to reduce suitable pockets of fat rather than directly tighten loose skin.
If skin laxity is also contributing to the appearance of the area, your practitioner may recommend Ultherapy PRIME or another skin-tightening treatment as part of a staged plan.
Ultherapy PRIME is primarily a collagen-stimulating and skin-tightening treatment. It is not a direct replacement for fat reduction where a significant pocket of submental fat is present.
Suitable mild to moderate concerns may be improved using non-surgical fat-reduction, skin-tightening or combination treatments.
The right approach will depend on your anatomy, skin quality, degree of fullness and treatment goals.
Not necessarily. Some patients require only fat reduction, while others require only skin tightening.
A combination may be recommended when both localised fat and reduced skin firmness are contributing to the concern.
Most patients can return to their usual routine shortly after treatment. However, temporary effects such as redness, swelling, tenderness, numbness or sensitivity may occur depending on the treatment selected.
Your practitioner will explain the expected recovery and aftercare before proceeding.
Our experienced practitioners assess the entire chin, jawline and neck area before recommending treatment.
This helps ensure that the selected approach addresses the underlying concern rather than applying the same treatment to every patient.
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Fullness beneath the chin can be caused by excess fat, reduced skin firmness, natural facial structure or a combination of these factors.
During your consultation, one of our experienced practitioners will assess the area and explain which treatment options may be appropriate for you.
Treatment availability may vary by practitioner and clinic.
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