The most common causes of double chin  is due to weight gain which increase the accumulation  of fats under the chin.

Other causes are genetics,ageing,sun exposure ,diet ,life style,poor posture and facial structure.

Your double chin may look different based on the reason it develops. Reasons like genes or your lifestyle can cause fat to build up under your jaw. 

1. Genetics 

A common cause of double chin is genetic.Individuals with a family history of skin with double chins are more likely to develop one too. Asians tend to have smaller or receded chin, which makes double chin more obvious when there is accumulation of submental fat.

2. Age 

As we get older, our skin tends to lose its firmness due to falling elastin and collagen levels. This can cause skin to sag and muscles in the face to weaken, leading to a double chin. Also, as we age, fat may move to the chin area, making it more noticeable. While ageing can’t be stopped, the right lifestyle choices may lessen its impact on our skin health and look. 

3. Posture 

Bad posture habits like bending over too much or always looking down at gadgets can weaken neck and chin muscles over time. That leads to saggy skin and worsens the look of a double chin. Being mindful of our posture and making the right changes may help protect muscle strength and keep a clean neckline. 

4. Weight gain or distribution 

Putting on weight can lead to fat cells showing up in different places, including the neck and chin areas. Not everyone who puts on weight gets a double chin. But if your body stores fat in this area, you may notice a double chin. 

5. Diet

 A diet that is rich in fats and calories  may lead to weight gain ,resulting in fat deposition under the chin.

HOW TO PREVENT A DOUBLE CHIN

1. Maintain a healthy weight.Being over weight will increase the risk of developing a double chin.

2.  Neck and shoulder exercises Doing specific workouts that target your neck and shoulder muscles can help improve your posture and a better posture may lead to a sharper chin and neckline. Some examples are neck stretches, shoulder rolls, and chin tucks.

3. Moisturizing the skin around the neck and face will to firm up  the skin and reduce the formation of double chin.

4. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle : Balancing what you eat and how active you are can keep you healthy and make it less likely for you to get a double chin.

WAYS TO REOMOVE DOUBLE CHIN

Double chin can be removed or improved by surgical or non surgical methods. Many people are not keen to do surgeries. Fortunately there are a few non surgical treatments that can reduce the appearance of a double chin.

These treatments include

• HIFU
• COOLSCULPTING
• RADIOFFREQUENCY

1. HIGH INTENSITY  FOCUSED ULTRASOUND (HIFU)

 HIFU is  a non invasive treatment that delivers ultrasound waves into the skin to target and destroy fat cells . It also stimulates the production of collagen and elastin which help to tighten the skin and reduce saggy skin ,neck lines and the appearance of the double chin.

2. COOLSCULPTING

CoolSculpting freezes the fat cells in your double chin and permanently removes them from your body. This treatment can target the submental fat resulting in a more well defined jawline and a  reduction of the double chin. You will usually require 2-3 sessions for best effects. There is little to no recovery time after a CoolSculpting procedure

3. RADIOFRERQUENCY (RF) TREATMENT

Radiofrequency treatment is a safe and noninvasive method to treat double chin.It involves the use of RF energy to heat up the deep layers of the skin,stimulating collagen and elastin production,thereby tightening the saggy skin. The result is a firmer,more lifted appearance and sculpted chin.There is no downtime.The results will appear gradually over a series of treatment.