The human body is quite the fat storage machine, it is no wonder why you find them seemingly everywhere. One of the more common is in the area under the jaw and it gives the appearance of a double chin. Fortunately, there are very simple treatments to reduce the appearance of a double chin.

What is a double chin and what causes it?

Double chin is described as the excess build-up of fat cells in the area under the lower jaw. So, when seen from the side or from the front it looks like a person has a second chin. Since we don’t have any control over where our body stores excess fat, you don’t necessarily have to be fat or obese to have a double chin.

There are several recognized causes of excessive fat under the jaw area. We listed several known reasons a person may have a double chin:

●     Age

●     Genetics

●     Posture

Double Chin reduction treatment

Unfortunately, many people struggle with resistant body fat issues and they have tried everything imaginable to get rid of it. For some, their problem is double chin and fortunately, for those who live in Australia, there is Double Chin Removal in Melbourne. Thanks to Cosmetic Doctor, Dr. Green. He and his staff offer double chin reduction treatment as one of many cosmetic offerings.

How does Dr. Green’s Double Chin Reduction Treatment work?

Thanks to a number of innovations in the beauty world, a person no longer has to go under the knife in order to eliminate excess fat cells. Using a totally surgical-free procedure, Dr. Green uses an injectable medication that targets and dissolves the fat cells in the areas under the lower jaw bone.

The treatment involves deadening the area where the fat exists with a local anesthetic and the solution is administered directly into the skin using a syringe. Treatment requires 2 to 4 sessions depending on the scope of the desired results and each session is spaced 6 weeks apart. This gives your body the time it needs to recover and the full effect of each treatment to be achieved.

What to expect immediately after the treatment?

Right off the bat, you need to be aware that there is not going to be an immediate result from the full treatment. It will take a number of weeks for the tightening of the area under the jaw and any improvement to your overall jawline. However, you might notice a couple of side effects from the treatment. There is potential for localized bruising of the skin around the treatment area.

Don’t be alarmed, this is a normal occurrence and will likely disappear over time. However, if you experience excessive injection site pain and any adverse reactions you should immediately contact the doctor or a medical facility.

Who should not have this type of treatment?

As with any type of treatment or procedure, there are risks and any woman who is currently pregnant or still breastfeeding should not undergo this type of treatment. Also, it is important to point out that this treatment is for the reduction of fat cells, if you have excess skin in the lower jaw area, this is not designed for that.