There are various effective methods to combat the annoying fat deposits on the neck

A double chin is not only annoying, it is also difficult to conceal with clothing or other aids. The neck is visually shortened by the accumulation of fat on the neck, which we often notice unpleasantly in photos or selfies. Although the development of a double chin is usually linked to poor diet or obesity, slim people can also be affected. This is because genetic predispositions also play a role in the formation of this bulge below the face.

Fat deposits on the neck

A double chin is a fat deposit on the neck, also known medically as submental fat. In addition to genetics, diet and lack of exercise, increasing age is also to blame for a double chin. This is because the skin and tissue become increasingly slack over the years and the reduced collagen content becomes noticeable.

Proper nutrition, care and exercise

There are a number of things you can do to prevent a double chin. One of these is, of course, the right diet. Low sugar, low salt and sufficient vitamins and nutrients for a healthy and therefore firm body are just as important as sufficient fluid intake. A good tip is green tea, as it contains antioxidants and is also draining. But the skin also needs the right nutrients. So don't forget your neck in your daily beauty routine and include it in your skincare routine.

Exercise can also help to get rid of or prevent a double chin. Even if you cannot specifically target fat loss on the neck, regular cardio sessions help to boost fat burning overall. And over time and with a little perseverance, this will also be noticeable on the neck. In addition, many guides suggest special exercises for face and neck gymnastics to promote muscle development in these parts of the body.

What to do if you have a stubborn or genetic double chin?

But what can be done if the double chin is due to a genetic predisposition or if the fat deposits will not go away despite intensive training and strict dietary changes? For these patients, we at OmniMed offer various procedures with which we can remove the double chin.

Ultrasound against the double chin

With Ultherapy, we offer an ultrasound procedure that tightens skin and tissue without surgery. Targeted ultrasound waves are used to stimulate the formation of new collagen in the tissue. The special thing about Ultherapy is that the micro-focused ultrasound waves pass through the surface of the skin without damaging it and then work from the inside out. In addition, the patented "DeepSEE" technology is used, thanks to which the treating doctors know exactly which area they are working on. The Ultherapy treatment to remove the double chin costs €1,000 and is offered at the OmniMed surgeries in Eisenstadt and Klagenfurt.

PDO threads to tighten the chin

Another non-surgical method against the double chin is thread lifting. This involves inserting particularly thin, degradable PDO threads into the skin. They bond with the subcutaneous tissue and thus provide traction in the desired direction. This is because new connective tissue forms around the thread over time. PDO threads are completely degradable and have been used in medicine for a long time. With thread lifting, the face, neck and décolleté can be tightened without scars and with a short recovery time. The double chin lift costs €500 and is carried out in our surgeries in Eisenstadt and Klagenfurt.

With cold against the double chin

The third way to tackle annoying fat deposits is CoolSculpting at OmniMed. This cold procedure can be used to treat fat deposits all over the body. However, to effectively combat the double chin, the manufacturers have developed a special applicator: the CoolMini. With this smaller form of the CoolSculpting applicator, which is specially tailored to the neck, the fat deposits can be removed gently and permanently. The vacuum applicator with cooling plates sucks in the tissue and cools it to 4 degrees Celsius. As a result, the fat cells die and are removed by the body. This final removal means that the results of the CoolSculpting treatment for double chins are permanent. It takes around 45 minutes, costs €750 and is offered at the OmniMed surgeries in Eisenstadt and Klagenfurt.

Comprehensive advice from OmniMed

Dr. Stefan Horwath and Dr. Martina Reichhart from OmniMed advise each patient individually and help them choose the right procedure to remove the double chin.

Use our online appointment bookingto make an appointment for your consultation at OmniMed in Eisenstadt or Klagenfurt. You are also welcome to call the practice directly to make an appointment: +43 676 4777829 (Mon-Fri from 8h-18h).