A double chin, medically referred to as submental fullness, is one of the most common and often frustrating cosmetic concerns among both men and women. Even after losing weight, many people are left with a double chin that doesn’t seem to budge, no matter how healthy their eating and exercise habits are. This can be discouraging, especially when you’ve made lifestyle changes but still don’t quite see the results you want.
That said, many of our Minneapolis patients decide not to pursue surgical solutions like liposuction or injectable options. This is where an exciting new nonsurgical treatment option comes in: EMFACE® Submentum.
What Makes a Double Chin So Challenging?
Excess fat under your chin and in the neck area can be particularly challenging to address and often does not respond well to diet and exercise alone. This is because accumulating fat in the submental, or under-chin area, can be related to genetics, making some people more predisposed to store fat in this area than others. And because there is no way to specifically target fat loss in the double chin area through diet and exercise, many people are left with stubborn fat under the chin that doesn’t budge.
Additionally, a double chin can be caused by excess fat, loose skin or a combination of both – and loose skin is virtually impossible to address through diet and exercise alone.
How EMFACE Submentum Can Help
EMFACE Submentum is an innovative, non-invasive treatment option that combines radiofrequency and high-intensity facial muscle stimulation (HIFES™) to reduce fat and tighten skin in the chin and jawline area. The radiofrequency energy gently heats the deeper layers of the skin to reduce fat and stimulate collagen, helping to firm and tighten loose skin. At the same time, HIFES energy contracts the muscles beneath the chin to improve tone and provide a lifting effect to improve the contours of your jawline.
The EMFACE device is completely non-invasive and doesn’t require needles, incisions or surgery. It also comes with no downtime, so you can get right back to your normal daily activities after your appointment.
Dr. Harrington typically recommends a series of four EMFACE Submentum treatment sessions, each spaced about a week apart. Each session only takes around 20 minutes to complete, and initial results may start to become visible in just a few weeks. Full results will develop around 3 months after completing your last EMFACE session, revealing a smoother, sleeker and more contoured facial profile.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re looking for a nonsurgical, no-needle way to slim and sculpt your jawline, EMFACE Submentum could be the perfect fit. The first step is to schedule a consultation with an experienced member of our team so that we can listen to your specific goals and design a treatment plan that’s customized to meet your needs.
Call our Plymouth office today at 651-290-7600 or get in touch with us online to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward getting rid of a double chin without surgery.
Author: Dr. Jennifer Harrington
Dr. Jennifer Harrington is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the medical director at SpaVie in Minneapolis. Dr. Harrington is recognized as one of the best female plastic surgeons, and is locally and nationally renowned for bringing the highest standards of medical excellence and aesthetic sensitivity to all procedures of the breast, body and face.
