The years go by and leave their marks... While fine lines and wrinkles gradually settle in, a small fatty deposit under the chin may appear. This is referred to as a double chin. This unsightly little bulge is often the result of weight gain but can also be a sign of skin laxity that may diminish with lipocryotherapy.
What is a double chin?
Rest assured, having a double chin is not a tragedy! It simply indicates weight gain, skin ageing, or sometimes ties to significant weight loss. While it often becomes a source of self-consciousness, know that it is possible to get rid of it. This skin laxity tends to worsen in women due to menopause. The result: the lower part of the face becomes puffy, further accentuating the effects of time.
Besides certain tightening methods that are recommended in daily life, such as chewing gum or the famed contouring technique, an aesthetic treatment will be perfectly suited to your needs. This involves lipocryotherapy.
Why choose lipocryotherapy?
The facial oval is well-defined, and a double chin tends to weigh down the facial silhouette. Thanks to aesthetic medicine, it is now possible to avoid surgery to rid oneself of this unattractive little bulge. Therefore, lipocryotherapy is an appreciated and effective alternative.
This involves sucking in the small fatty bulge using a kind of cooling suction cup. The target area, held in the suction cup, is exposed to temperatures as low as -11 degrees. The aim is to induce apoptosis, which means destroying the fat cells that will then be naturally eliminated by the body. Generally, it takes two to three months to eliminate all the cells. While one session may suffice to eliminate your double chin, an additional session may be required in some cases.
How does a lipocryotherapy session work?
A preliminary session is essential to determine the area to be treated and to understand if you have any underlying health conditions to consider. This step is fundamental for outlining the next steps in your request and ensuring your expectations are met.
Initially, the aesthetic doctor focuses on the treatment area and takes profile and frontal photographs. They mark the targeted area, then apply a protective gel to the skin before positioning the device to aspirate the fat. A session lasts an average of 45 minutes during which you may listen to music or read, for instance. At the end of the session and once the device is removed, the aesthetic doctor performs a massage to warm the skin.
It is recommended to gently massage the skin in the morning and evening for a few days. In the following weeks, the body will gradually eliminate the fat cells destroyed by the cold through the lymphatic system.
Do not be distressed by the appearance of a double chin. It is sometimes a direct result of an intense diet, weight gain, or simply skin laxity due to the passage of time. Consult a professional so that this concern does not become a debilitating complex. Here’s to a lovely dose of regained youth!
