Ways to reduce a double chin

Fullness beneath the chin can reflect a pocket of fat, loose skin, jaw and neck structure, or a combination. It can be present at different body sizes and may change with age or weight changes.

A consultation checks the amount and position of fullness, skin elasticity, facial balance, and medical factors. This helps distinguish a cosmetic contour concern from a lump, swelling, or another neck problem.

[Fat Dissolving Injections](/treatments/injectables/fat-dissolving-injection/) use an injectable medicine to reduce selected fat cells beneath the chin. Swelling, tenderness, bruising, and temporary unevenness can occur, so the treated area and expected recovery should be discussed.

[Cryolipolysis](/treatments/laser-and-energy/cryolipolysis/) cools a targeted fat layer. It is not a weight-loss treatment and may be less suitable when loose skin is the main concern. A clinician can compare these approaches with observation or another plan.

Arrange medical assessment for a new or rapidly enlarging neck lump, pain, difficulty swallowing, breathing changes, voice change, fever, or swelling that is not clearly a stable cosmetic contour. After treatment, seek urgent advice for severe pain, marked swelling, or trouble swallowing or breathing.

Is the fullness mainly fat or loose skin? Which option fits my anatomy and medical history? What swelling and recovery should I expect, and how will the result be reviewed?