Double Chin

A double chin, or submental fat, can affect your facial profile. At our medical spa in Calgary, Arlo Medical Injections, we offer treatments that address the appearance of fullness under the chin. Understanding the causes and available treatments for a double chin can help you decide what is worth considering.

What Is a Double Chin?

A double chin occurs when a layer of fat forms below the chin, creating a fuller appearance and blurring the jawline. This condition can affect individuals of all ages and body types, and while it is often associated with weight gain, other factors can also contribute to its development.

What Causes a Double Chin?

• Genetics: Your genetic makeup can play a significant role in where your body stores fat, including under the chin. If family members have a double chin, you may be more likely to develop one as well.
• Body Composition: Where the body stores fat varies from person to person, and for some people that includes the area beneath the chin. Changes in weight can change how full this area looks.
• Aging: As we age, the skin loses elasticity and the muscles may weaken, causing the skin to sag and create a double chin even without significant weight gain.
• Poor Posture: Slouching or poor posture can weaken the muscles in the neck and chin area, contributing to the formation of a double chin over time.

Available Treatments for a Double Chin

At Arlo Medical Injections, the options we can discuss for the appearance of a double chin are:

• Kybella (Belkyra) Injections: an injectable prescription treatment for the area beneath the chin. Suitability, pricing, and what to expect are confirmed at your consultation, and a prescription is required before treatment.
• Visage Excellence Thread Lift: A thread lift repositions and lifts loose skin under the chin and along the jawline, giving a more defined profile without surgery.

For more significant fat reduction, surgical liposuction is also an option, though it is not a treatment we perform directly. We are happy to discuss whether a non-surgical approach can meet your goals, or talk through a referral if surgery is the better fit.

Other Concerns We Help With

• Skin Laxity
• Facial Asymmetry
• Loss of Facial Volume
• Fine Lines and Wrinkles
• Sagging Skin Around the Eyes
• Thin Lips
• Loss of Skin Elasticity
• Anti-Aging Skincare

Contact Arlo Medical Injections for Double Chin Treatment

If you are concerned about a double chin, Arlo Medical Injections is here to help. Our registered nurse injectors will work with you to develop a personalised treatment plan for the jawline and chin area. Call us today at (825) 736-2756 or book an appointment online to learn more about our treatments for a double chin. Book a consultation and we will talk through what is realistic for you. Results vary from person to person. Suitability, expected outcomes, and risks are reviewed at your consultation.