Double Chin Treatment:Causes, Treatments & Natural Remedies

The face is the powerful representation of your personality and impacts not just the confidence but also the face profile. A double chin, also known as submental fat, is a layer of adipocytes below your chin and a very important factor in achieving a sharp, defined jawline. The occurrence of a double chin is generally associated with weight gain, but in many cases guests with normal weight also exhibit an unsatisfactory appearance owing to other contributing factors like a small or short chin, which is also a contributor. It is not just dissatisfying but also difficult to resolve with just weight loss and exercises. The appearance of fat under the chin causes loss of self-esteem and creates a second chin, altering the contour of the face and neck.

What Old Indian Scriptures Have To Say About Double Chin

According to Charak Samhita, a double chin is one of the 8 undesirable consequences of the human constitution. With kapha predominance, there occurs adipocyte accumulation on the neck or submental region. This condition is also known as medha dhatu vikriti and results in stagnation of fat and fluids. The condition responds beautifully to ayurvedic therapies like udwarthanam that balances kapha, scraping therapy, and the use of herbs like triphala and guggulu. Pachouli blends heritage with science and innovation for a holistic cure and improvement.

Hippocrates also mentioned a thickened throat or broad neck; according to him, it is categorized as a phlegmatic temperament and is associated with individuals who have slow metabolism and are prone to fatigue. This is quite similar to what kapha imbalance reflects, that is excess of phlegm. Regarding the treatment modalities, it is suggested that dietary modification, appropriate physical activity, and purgation help in addressing this temperament.

How To Get Rid Of Double Chin

There are various trends prevalent in the aesthetic industry that offer promising results in the correction of double chins and contribute to shaping confidence. These techniques combine several modalities, from non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures, to deliver optimal results.

• Cryolipolysis, which is fat-freezing technology
• Fat-dissolving injections, also known as mesolipolysis
• Calysta laser lipolysis with 1062 nm wavelength hyperthermic laser.
• Chin augmentation with fillers.
• Radiofrequency procedures involving monopolar or bipolar RF.
• Focused ultrasound waves to target fat and stimulate collagen
• PDO Threads to contour the skin and tissue.
• Some people also try exercises and facial yoga to treat double chin.
• Liposuction or surgical intervention is also a resolution opted for by many guests.

What Are The Reasons Behind Double Chin Appearance?

The common reasons behind a double chin are as follows:

• The most common cause is obesity or excessive weight gain under the submental region.
• With progressing age, the skin and muscles become loose and start sagging owing to loss of elasticity and firmness in the region. This also contributes to a hanging double chin appearance.
• At times, genetically too, one is predisposed to exhibit an appearance displeasing to the eyes and shattering the confidence of the individual regardless of the weight.
• Not just this, an acquired form of submental fat is often also related to poor posture. Commonly seen in people who slouch a lot or keep their heads bent down for several hours at a stretch.
• Your facial structure too can be such that, owing to a smaller chin, you feel as if there is a second chin protruding out.

What Are The Exercises To Get Rid Of Double Chin?

There is little evidence or clinical research to suggest the efficacy of exercises specifically in reducing excess neck fat; however, at Pachouli, we recommend several exercises based on our experiences and research leading to youthfulness of the face with a continuous facial exercise regimen. We have observed and seen it working on our guests along with prescribed medical procedures.

• Simha asana, or the lion pose: This unique yogic exercise is performed by extending the tongue outside and roaring like a lion. While it strengthens the facial muscles, the extension of the tongue helps in reducing the tension in the jaw.
• Bhujangasana, or cobra pose—In this yogic exercise, the neck is stretched and the chin area is toned, preventing a saggy neck. Also, this amazing hatha yoga pose has several other important benefits to overall well-being, like stimulation of energy channels, and lets vital force freely flow upwards, often depicted as the awakening of kundalini too.