Double chin treatment

Why does a double chin appear?

A double chin is rarely just about weight. Under the chin, thin skin that loses firmness meets the platysma muscle that relaxes and separates into bands, a fat pad that in some people persists despite weight loss, and genetics that set the angle between chin and neck. Hours spent looking down at phones („tech neck“) gradually deepen horizontal lines and laxity. That is why the same look in two people can have a completely different cause – and a completely different solution.

Assessment first: skin, muscle or fat?

At the consultation we determine what dominates: loose and thin skin, strong platysma activity, loss of jawline definition, or a larger excess of fatty tissue. That distinction is decisive, because each cause has its own treatment. When a larger excess of fat or skin dominates, the honest answer may be that non-surgical treatment has limits there – and we will tell you that openly before suggesting anything.

Skin tightening: laser

For mild to moderate laxity, laser protocols such as Fotona4D heat the skin in a controlled way and stimulate tightening and remodeling. The skin of the upper neck gradually becomes firmer and smoother, and the result builds over a series of treatments – naturally, with no scars and no interruption of daily life.

Jawline definition: hyaluronic fillers

A clear jawline visually „shortens“ a double chin. Precisely placed hyaluronic fillers can define the jawline and visually separate the chin from the neck, and when the chin itself is smaller, chin augmentation with filler brings the profile into balance (see the Serbian page on chin correction with hyaluronic acid). The result is visible immediately and looks natural when done by anatomy, not by template.

Collagen stimulators: firmness that builds

Collagen stimulators such as Radiesse and PLLA encourage the skin to build new support of its own over the following months. In the lower jaw and upper neck they provide gradual, convincing firmness without an artificial-volume effect – an excellent ally to fillers and laser within one plan.

Botulinum toxin and the platysma: when muscle pulls the contour down

When the platysma pulls the lower facial contour downward or forms vertical bands, botulinum toxin can relax selected parts of that muscle and soften the transition line between jaw and neck. This is a precise anatomical treatment for selected patients – dose and placement are determined individually, with assessment at rest and in motion.

Skin quality of the upper neck: boosters, PRP and microneedling

Thin, crepey skin under the chin deserves the same quality as the face. Skin boosters restore hydration and elasticity, PRF supports natural regeneration with your own growth factors, and MicroNeedling builds new collagen and refines texture. Hydrated, firm skin makes every other procedure in this region more convincing.

Plan and realistic expectations

We build the plan in stages: first what changes the appearance most, then support for skin quality, with follow-up and photographs taken in identical conditions. Results develop gradually and look their best when the neck, décolleté and lower face are viewed as one whole. Good skincare, SPF and posture help the result last.

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