How does one define a double chin? A double chin is excess skin under your jaw that sags because there is surplus fat in the subcutaneous layer of the skin that causes the skin to look like an additional chin - hence the term double chin. Most of the time, a double chin is apparent on elderly people or significantly obese individuals, and looks more pronounced when the person is speaking since the jaw is being lowered, making the skin fold over on itself. Fortunately their are ways and proper skin care that can help eliminate or reduce double a chin.

Causes

There are a variety of reasons that people develop a double chin. One is genetics, the other is age. Some people believe they have a double chin when in reality what they are doing is aging gracefully. You should look carefully at yourself and get the opinion of a doctor if you actually have a double chin, or if you just think you should still look like a teenager with a tight toned body.

You should look at your relatives, especially those older than you to see if having a double chin runs in your family somehow. There is truth to the claim that tendency to have a double chin can be inherited.

It is possible that you have fluid below the chin area (not fat), which is another problem altogether. If it is fluid, then a massotherapist may be able to get rid of fluid retention through a series of sessions.

Exercise

Exercise is one of the easiest ways to tighten the skin and shed the extra layer of fat around your neck and chin. There are specific Jaw and Neck exercises that you can do to tone your muscles in that area and even burn fat. These exercises help to firm up the area where you have the double chin.

The exercises are simple and can be done in a matter of minutes, only taking up a small portion of your daily routine.

One exercise is called “Kiss the Sky” or “Whistle at the Ceiling.” Simply keep your back straight while you tilt your chin upward, pucker your lips, and hold to the count of 10. Repeat 10 times.

Weight Loss

You may also want to examine the calories you consume daily to see if you are gaining weight by consumption and not burning enough through exercise. People who have sedentary occupations more likely to develop weight problems, and perhaps eventually a double chin too. Taking periodic "mini" exercise and stretching breaks helps.

Simply losing those extra pounds can reduce the layer of fat under your chin. A combination of changes in your diet and the addition of exercise to your daily routine can lead to significant weight loss.

Mayo Clinic says to lose weight, most people need to reduce the number of calories they consume and increase their physical activity. That means that to lose 1 1/2 pounds (0.7 kilograms) a week, you need to reduce your daily calories by 500 to 750 calories.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, and 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, or an equivalent mix of the two each week. Walking, swimming, fitness classs, whatever you most enjoy. Daily activities, like cleaning, playing with your children, or yard work, are moderate-intensity activities that can lead to weight loss and thinning of your face.

Non-Invasive Techniques

If you prefer a non-invasive technique, there are a several effective skin care products available to tighten and firm. Cinderella Instant Skin-Tight Serum is a highly effective firming serum that tightens loose skin that forms creating the double chin. Cinderella Skin-Tight Serum with PEPHA®-TIGHT can help tighten up the skin on your chin.

Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery procedures can eliminate your double chin for you. Cosmetic surgeons enter the lower chin area by creating a small opening under your jaw. The surgeon will then proceed to remove the subcutaneous fat that has accumulated via vacuum. The next step is to make the muscles tighter in the area of the neck and jaw. Under the hands of a skilled surgeon, the surgery should be painless and result in minimal bruising which will most likely disappear within days of the procedure. The surgery sites can easily be covered with bandages. In fact, you might be able to go out in public after the wounds have healed sooner than you might imagine.

Don’t let your double-chin cause you another day of aggrivation. Make a decision to plan new lifestyle changes that can give your face its best shape.

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