Understanding the Double Chin: What Causes It?
A double chin, also known as submental fullness, occurs when a layer of fat accumulates beneath the chin. While it can be linked to weight gain, it can also be heavily influenced by genetics, aging, and skin laxity. As the skin loses collagen and elasticity over time, it begins to sag, contributing to the appearance of a soft or undefined jawline.
This concern can be stubborn to address with diet and exercise alone. Fortunately, we offer a range of non-surgical double chin treatments at The Cosmetic Suite to help lift, sculpt, and redefine the lower face for a sleeker silhouette.
Best Treatments for a Double Chin
Top Non-Surgical Solutions to Target Submental Fullness:
- ZLipo: ZLipo is a fat-freezing treatment that uses controlled cooling to break down fat cells under the chin. This innovative technology permanently reduces stubborn fat while tightening the skin for visible contouring of the jawline. The transformation in the chin profile with Zlipo hugely boosts confidence in our patients.
- Secret PRO for Skin Tightening: Combining RF microneedling and fractional CO2 laser, Secret PRO helps firm and lift the skin around the chin and neck. It’s ideal for clients who experience mild sagging or skin laxity with little to no fat.
- Ultherapy: Ultherapy delivers focused ultrasound energy deep into the skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production. This lifts and tightens the lower face and neck over time, with no downtime.
- Dermal Fillers for Chin & Jawline Contouring: Strategic use of dermal fillers can sculpt and define the chin and jawline, creating a sharper profile while balancing facial proportions. Fillers can also mask the appearance of a double chin by improving the overall contour.
ZLipo for Double Chin: Our Most Recommended Treatment
Unlike other methods that rely on surgery or repeated injections, ZLipo offers a non-invasive, low-risk solution with minimal downtime. It's ideal for treating smaller, hard-to-target areas such as the double chin, where fat can be particularly resistant to diet and exercise. By combining fat reduction with skin tightening, ZLipo not only redefines your jawline, it enhances your overall facial harmony. With lasting results after just a few sessions, it’s a smart, effective choice for those wanting visible change without surgery.
Best Skincare for Double Chin and Jawline Firming
This clinically proven serum is an excellent choice for addressing the delicate area under the chin, where sagging and fine lines often appear first. Formulated with a potent yet gentle blend of four advanced peptides, it works at the cellular level to boost collagen production, support tissue renewal, and protect against the breakdown of collagen and elastin. One standout ingredient, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (often nicknamed "topical Botox"), helps relax facial muscles to deliver a smoother, lifted look without needles. With consistent use, skin feels noticeably bouncier, more hydrated, and visibly healthier. Ideal for all skin types, this serum is a powerhouse for softening fine lines and improving elasticity, making it one of the best daily treatments for enhancing definition and contour around the jawline.
Skincare to Support Skin Tightening and Texture Refinement
- Clinical Skin Retinol + Peptide Refining Serum: A high-performance serum that combines retinol, Bakuchiol, and targeted peptides to stimulate cell renewal, strengthen the skin matrix, and smooth uneven tone. Ideal for improving elasticity in the chin and neck area, it deeply hydrates and supports long-term skin health without irritation.
How it helps double chin care: Encourages firmer, more resilient skin while improving the appearance of fine lines and crepiness in the lower face.
- Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream: This powerhouse formula blends retinoid and lactic acid to exfoliate and renew skin while remaining gentle and non-irritating. It visibly smooths texture and reduces sagging with consistent nightly use, making it an excellent addition to a jawline-refining routine.
How it helps double chin care: Improves skin tone and elasticity, counteracts dryness, and boosts collagen to subtly lift and firm the lower face over time.
- Clinical Skin Retinol + AOX Renewal Cream: A next-generation retinol cream powered by seven antioxidants to renew, restore, and reveal radiant skin. This advanced formula goes beyond standard Vitamin A, combining gentle yet effective retinol with skin-soothing hydrators and potent antioxidants. It improves tone, texture, and resilience while reducing the appearance of fine lines, discolouration, and signs of aging. Ideal for those new to medical-grade retinol.
How it helps double chin care: Boosts skin renewal and elasticity in the lower face, helping to firm and smooth the jawline while restoring hydration and reducing visible signs of ageing.
Frequently Asked Questions
ZLipo is one of the most effective non-surgical double chin treatments, targeting fat cells with cryolipolysis for permanent reduction. For skin tightening, Secret PRO and Ultherapy are excellent options.
Yes, non-invasive treatments ZLipo, Ultherapy, and Secret PRO all help to reduce fat and tighten skin in the chin area, offering natural-looking results with minimal downtime and no invasive procedures.
Fillers can enhance the definition of the chin and jawline, improving facial proportions and minimising the look of a double chin. They work best in cases where volume loss and poor structure are contributing factors.
The Clinical Skin Retinol + Peptide Refining Serum and the skinbetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream are excellent for supporting firmer, more youthful skin in the chin and neck area by stimulating collagen and improving texture.
Results vary by treatment, ZLipo typically shows visible improvement in 6–8 weeks, while Ultherapy and Secret PRO stimulate collagen with progressive results over 2–3 months. Fillers show immediate contour enhancement.