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Is this possible with a double chin?

Yes, CoolSculpting can treat submental fat. Applicator options vary, and a provider selects the appropriate one for the area being treated, such as the neck and chin, similar to how larger applicators are used on the abdomen or flanks. It's a reasonable option if you have a distinct pocket of fat and good skin elasticity, since CoolSculpting doesn't tighten skin. Results typically appear gradually over about one to four months as the treated fat cells are cleared. Other options for the double chin include Kybella injections, which dissolve fat cells chemically over a series of treatments, and submental liposuction, which gives a more immediate and controllable result in one session. Which approach fits best depends on how much fat is present, your skin quality, and whether there's any muscle laxity contributing to the fullness under the chin. I can't assess your specific anatomy from a description alone. An in-person exam, or at least photos reviewed with a board-certified plastic surgeon, would help determine whether you're a better candidate for a non-invasive fat-reduction treatment or a surgical option.

Clinical Context

Before recommending anything for a double chin, a surgeon first looks at how much of the fullness is actual fat versus skin laxity versus a weak jawline or low hyoid bone, since photos alone can blur these together. That assessment determines whether cryolipolysis is even appropriate. CoolSculpting reduces fat by cooling and gradually breaking it down over following weeks, but it doesn't tighten skin, so if looseness is significant, other treatments are usually discussed instead.

Answered By

Dr. Steven Williams

President Emeritus of ASPS

Dr. Steven Williams is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the Past President of the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a charitable person who dedicates his life to those in need of his unique expertise.

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