Double chin (also called submental fat) is an extra layer of fatty flesh that forms below your chin. Typically, a double chin occurs when people gain excess weight, even though individuals with moderate weight can also develop a double chin due to genetics or aging. Treating a double chin is possible, and these are some of the effective techniques:
Options for Treating a Double Chin
1. Exercises
Just as there are exercises for eliminating general body fats and reducing body weight, some exercises help remove fats from specific body parts, such as the chin. These exercises are simple and can potentially get rid of fats hidden under the chin, even though there is no scientific evidence to prove their effectiveness.
They include:
- The ball squeeze – place a ball of about 5 to 10 inches under your chin and press your chin down against the ball. Perform this exercise in a seated position with a straight back and relaxed shoulders for greater results. Make sure the ball is easy to squeeze to avoid any resulting pain. Repeat the exercise about 20 to 30 times during each sitting and for as many sittings as possible.
- Kiss the sky – stand straight and tall and tilt your head back to look at the ceiling. Pucker your lips like you’re trying to kiss the sky and extend them as far away from your face as possible. Stop the process after 5 to 10 seconds and return your head to its normal position. Repeat the entire process as many times as you can.
- Tongue stretch – stick your tongue out as far as possible while looking straight ahead. Move your tongue in different directions, especially towards your nose. Do this for about 10 seconds and repeat as many times as you can.
- Gum chewing – this practice effectively burns fat and reduces calorie intake. It reduces your urge to snack on unhealthy foods and serves as a minor workout for the muscles of your face, especially the jaw.
2. Get Injectables
While exercise may work for some people, it often takes a long duration to see any tangible improvement. Plus, it’s usually time-consuming, so most people find it daunting to stay consistent due to a tight schedule. That’s when injectables come in handy.
Opting for injectables will help you eliminate double chin and solve other issues such as volume loss in the face. Interestingly, injectables are safe, painless, and do not require scarring, so you don’t have to worry about feeling uncomfortable after the treatment. Thus, injectables by Dr. Birely and other similar professionals can help you regain the stunning beauty and attractiveness that your double chin had toned down.
3. Cut down on calories
If your double chin is due to excess weight gain, reducing calorie intake is your first step toward solving the problem. Even if your double chin results from other factors, consuming a high-calorie meal can contribute to the problem and influence weight gain.
Keeping your calorie intake in check is one effective way to treat double chin. Some practices that can help you reduce calories include:
- Eating more fruit and vegetables daily
- Replacing refined grains with whole grains.
- Avoiding processed foods and drinks.
- Eating lean protein like poultry and fish.
- Eating healthy fats like olive oil, avocados, and nuts.
- Watching your daily calorie intake
Final Thoughts – Options for Treating a Double Chin
Finally, you may combine two or more options, such as getting injectables and cutting down your calorie intake. Make sure to engage only an experienced and renowned practitioner like Dr. Birely to help you get the best results with your double chin treatment.
