We’ve all heard of a double chin and why it is considered a less than desirable physical trait. Now there’s a newer term of an even more unpopular feature – the triple chin. This happens when excess fat and skin around the neck causes the development of three distinct bulges under the chin. Though this feature is most often harmless, many people can become self-conscious about their appearance and feel that it makes them look older or heavier than they are. If you’re dealing with a triple chin in Atlanta and wish to address it, then consider this as your guide to treatment options that may provide the right solution for you.

What is a triple chin?

A triple chin, often referred to as submental fat or a “turkey neck,” is a condition in which extra fat and loose skin accumulate beneath the chin, causing skin to sag and form noticeable bulges. There are a number of reasons that can contribute to this, including genetics, age, weight gain, poor posture, and a lack of physical activity. While a triple chin is rarely damaging to your physical well-being, it can substantially influence your self-esteem and body image…especially in this day and age of social media and video meetings. If you wish to reduce your triple chin, it’s important to first understand what’s causing it. Then, our team of experts can work with you to develop the right strategy to treat it.

What are the main causes of triple chin?

Triple chins, as well as double chins, can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

• Weight Gain – Weight gain is a common factor in the formation of a triple chin. Fat builds throughout the body as we gain weight, which includes the chin and neck.
• Genetics – The formation of a triple chin can be heavily influenced by simple genetics. Through no fault of your own, you may be genetically inclined to retain extra fat under your chin.
• Aging – Your skin loses elasticity as you age, which can contribute to the formation of a triple chin. The skin beneath your chin can become loose and droopy over time, resulting in more submental fullness.
• Poor Posture – If you consistently have poor posture, such as slouching and pulling the head forward, it can weaken the musculature in the neck. That can result in fat buildup and excess skin beneath the chin. Another modern factor that contributes to triple chin in this manner is constantly looking down at your device, causing something called “tech neck.”

What are the best treatment options for triple chin in Atlanta?

If you’re feeling self-conscious about your triple chin, you’re not alone. The good news is you don’t have to live with it. At Atlanta Face & Body, we offer a number of non- to minimally invasive treatment options as well as several cosmetic surgery options specially developed by Dr. Elizabeth Whitaker to greatly minimize a triple chin and provide a sleeker, more toned appearance. Read on for the five most impactful treatments for triple chin in Atlanta.

1. Ultherapy® – Ultherapy is one of the latest innovations in nonsurgical skin lifting and tightening. As the only technology FDA cleared to actually “lift” the skin of the neck and brow, Ultherapy is as close as you can get to a face or neck lift without surgery or downtime. This revolutionary treatment uses microfocused ultrasound energy to the foundation layer underneath the skin that is typically tightened in surgical facelift procedures. The results are a big boost in your body’s own collagen and a tightened, more youthful appearance for the chin and neck.

2. KYBELLA® injections – KYBELLA is a first-of-its-kind injectable treatment that’s FDA approved to eliminate fat cells under the chin and improve your profile without surgery. The active ingredient is synthetic deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of fat. Injections are administered in the submental area below the chin. The injected solution then goes to work, effectively destroying fat cells to produce a noticeable reduction of fullness under the chin and a more “chiseled” jawline.

3. FaceTite – FaceTite is one of our favorite treatments that has been compared to a surgical facelift as far as impactful results, but it requires fewer access points and less recovery time in most cases. FaceTite utilizes radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) delivered just under the skin’s surface to effectively melt fat and stimulate collagen production, resulting in noticeable contouring of the chin and neck.
4. Dr. Elizabeth’s Signature ProfileLift™ – Dr. Elizabeth developed her Signature ProfileLift to provide an effective solution for double and triple chins. By combining liposuction with the latest advancement in laser technology to boost additional skin tightening, this combination of procedures optimizes the improvement of the neck and profile with fewer and smaller incisions as compared to more typical facelift surgery. Access points are created under the chin and typically at the base of the earlobes for a less invasive option for contouring the jawline. Radiofrequency energy precisely targets the smaller volumes of excess fat or skin under the chin, both breaking up the fat and tightening loose skin in the process. The result is a more defined, youthful-looking profile through more minimally invasive measures.
5. Dr. Elizabeth’s Signature NeckLift™ – If loose skin on your neck is a concern for you and surgery is determined to be the best route to address it, the Signature NeckLift may be the best procedure for you. Dr. Elizabeth uses very short incisions primarily behind the ears and under the chin that help make it possible to address the signs of aging specifically on the neck. The location and size of incisions typically mean any resulting scars will be well hidden. The Signature NeckLift is designed to gently tighten the loose skin and address triple chin by removing excess tissues to provide a firmer, more youthful appearance with often less downtime than more invasive surgery.

What’s the best treatment option to address my triple chin in Atlanta?

Whether your triple chin can be effectively diminished and improved by a non- or minimally invasive treatment option or even a surgical procedure, the best treatment option for you will depend on your degree of the condition as well as your personal aesthetic goals. Therefore, a private consultation at Atlanta Face & Body is the first step to improving the appearance of your chin and neck and helping you gain the confidence you deserve. Call us today at (678) 888-3223 or click HERE to book online. Then get ready to hold your head up high!