Double Chin – Cause, Treatment | How to get rid of it? 2020

Double Chin | Cause, Treatment. Which is Best?

This article is medically reviewed by Dr. Rajneesh Tripathi.

Overview:-

Double chins are bothering individuals for hundreds of years. Once thought to be reserved for those handling weight gain/loss, obesity, or underlying medical problems, newer analysis proves that everybody is vulnerable to developing a double chin, which refers to an excess layer of fat beneath the lower jaw. 

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What is double chin?

A double chin is a physical condition that appears when a fat layer forms below your chin. A double chin, also known as submental fat, is usually associated with weight gain and wrinkling skin. However, this is not always the case.

What causes a double chin?

A double chin is a loss of definition of the doughy tissue under the chin. There are multiple possible causes for the problem mentioned above.  

Weight Gain

People with excessive fat are at a higher risk of developing a double chin. The layer of intravenous fat around the neck slumps down and creates a wrinkle, creating a second chin.

Aging or wrinkling skin

The other most common cause of a double chin is growing or wrinkling skin. When the skin under our jaw begins to sag, it performs the same conclusion as if we were carrying extra fat in the same area.

Improper posture

The neck’s improper posture is terrible for the platysma muscle, connecting the neck to the chin. When this muscle weakens, it results in a double chin. 

Hereditary

Double chin is also caused due to genes.  A person of a family of losing muscles and skins is more likely to develop a double chin.      

Facial Structure

Despite low amounts of fat in the area, it can appear as if the chin is slouching around the front of the neck due to bone deficiency.

Diet to get rid of excessive fat

Excess weight is a major cause of a double chain. Losing weight may help you get rid of it. Some weight loss tips:

Exercises to get relieved of a double chin without a surgery:

Neck stretch

Rotate your head forward and down and then back and up using a clockwise, circular motion. After a few rotations, reverse the direction.

Whistle at the ceiling

Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling while sitting, close your lips into hissing position, and then hold it for some seconds.

Touch your nose

Stick out your tongue as far as possible, and try to touch your nose with the tip of your tongue. Hold your tongue for at least 10 seconds and release. Repeat this exercise 5 times.

Kiss the sky

Stand and tilt your head back to look at the sky. Slightly bring your lower jaw forward, and pucker your lips as if you will kiss someone in the sky. Keep the lips in the same position for some time.

Lion’s yawn

In a relaxed position while sitting or standing, open your mouth as completely as possible while extending the tongue out as far as possible. Keeping pushing the tongue out for some seconds, then release.

Straight jaw jut

Tilt your head back and look at the sky. Push your lower jaw forward and hold for 10 seconds. Then relax your jaw and return your head to a neutral position. Perform this process 10 times daily.

Bottom jaw jut

Tilt your head back and toward the sky. Turn your head to the right. Push your bottom jaw forward. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds and release. Repeat the process 10 to 15 times with your head turned to the left and the right.

Ball exercise

Place a small rubber ball under your chin. Press your chin down against the ball. Repeat 25 times daily.

Smile

Hold your teeth with your mouth closed, and stretch the corners of your lips as complete as possible. Now launch your tongue against your hard velum, steadily increasing the pressing force. Continue this for 5 seconds. Repeat this 5 to 8 times daily.

Treatments to get relieved of a double chin

You may also try some of these treatments to get rid of your double chin.

Face masks

A mask of milk cream, eggs, honey, and lemon juice also provides a reduction in fat around the chin. You may again try chin masks to get a perfect jawline. Some of the best chin masks are the Hailicare Firming Facial mask, Rising V Line Lifting mask, and Wishful chin lift sculpting sheet mask.

Surgery

You may also go under surgery to get rid of a double chin.

Surgery to get Relieved of Double Chin

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