Under Chin Sculpting

Best double chin injections in Melbourne and Sydney

Dr. Aaron’s signature approach to double chin fat dissolving injections has the following key advantages:

• high strength formula for significantly superior results compared to traditional fat dissolving treatments done at other clinics;
• use of strong anaesthetic for a pain-free treatment;
• only one injection with less swelling, bruising and trauma compared to the 20-40 painful injections when done the traditional way.

Why do I have a double chin?

Dr. Aaron routinely answers many questions from his patients about their double chin. If you have asked ‘Why am I getting a double chin?’, or ‘Why do I have a double chin when I’m skinny?’, then the following may shed some light.

A double chin (also known as submental fat or fullness) is caused by an excess of superficial fat in the area beneath your chin. It can be associated with age, genetics and weight (although you don’t need to be overweight to have a double chin). A double chin can be made to appear worse when things aside from excess fat co-exist. These include a lack of chin projection or a small chin (known as micrognathia), or saggy skin that occurs naturally with age. This is why people of normal or low weight can also have a double chin.

How do you get rid of a double chin?

Using a combination of different treatments, your double chin can be easily improvement or even eliminated all together. Fat dissolving injections to the chin can permanently destroy submental fat, dermal fillers used for jawline sculpting or chin augmentation can provide structural support, and internal skin tightening can improve saggy and loose skin.

It’s important to see an expert cosmetic doctor to ensure you get the right treatment. Dr. Aaron has helped many people rid themselves of their double chin in Melbourne and Sydney, using his unique approach. So if your double chin is getting you down, and you want a definitive solution, Dr. Aaron is here to help.

How do double chin fat dissolving injections work?

Double chin injections, also known as neck or under chin fat dissolving injections permanently break down fat cells (known as adipocytes). They do this by breaking the membrane of the treated fat cells, a process called adipocytolysis. The fat cells are gradually processed by the body, and do not return.

The compound contained in fat dissolving injections are naturally occuring substances. The most popular compounds used are deoxycholic acid and phosphatidylcholine. When used together, the effect is far superior compared to using one compound alone.

A simple analogy is to compare fat cells with balloons. Everyone has different sized balloons (different amount of fat). The balloons can increase and decrease with changes to your weight. Destroying the fat cells effectively removes the balloons, reducing the amount of fat in the treated area. However, not all of the fat cells ( or balloons) will be removed with a fat dissolving treatment. Those remaining cells can grow and shrink with changes to your weight, however in the event of weight gain after your fat dissolving injections, you will store less in the treated area, compared to if you had not undergone double chin injections.

Genetic mean that there will be a minimum amount of fat in the under chin area. No matter how much you diet and exercise, many find that this fat will not shift or shrink. Fat dissolving injections can be a great treatment to safely and effectively reduce the fat under the chin area.

Am I a suitable candidate for double chin fat dissolving injections?

There are a few different causes of under chin fullness, and not all are suitable for fat dissolving injections to the double chin. The reasons why you may have a double chin are:

• too much subcutaneous fat under the chin. This cause can be effectively treated by double chin injections;
• too much deep fat under the chin. This must be reduced with surgery;
• excess skin. Fat dissolving injections should not be performed in this case. Surgery is the preferred option;
• a small jaw bone (mandible). This leads to a lack of supportive structure for the mouth floor and under chin tissue, causing it to sag. Dermal fillers can add structure to the chin and jawline, improving under chin fullness in this case.

Often, there is more than one cause of under chin fullness. In such cases, one treatment type alone will not completely improve the under chin fullness.

Double chin injections and dermal fillers for the chin and jawline are a very popular combination to improve under chin fat, and add structure and definition to the jawline.

The ideal candidate for under chin fat dissolving injections are those will mild, moderate or severe double chin fat, and who do not have significant skin excess. Those with more severe under chin fat will need more treatments compared to those with less under chin fat.

Who is not suitable for double chin fat dissolving injections?

There are a few reasons you may be unsuitable for double chin fat dissolving injections. These include if you:

• are pregnant or breastfeeding;
• have an active infection under the chin;
• are under 18;
• have under chin fullness that is not caused by excess subcutaneous under chin fat.

How many double chin fat dissolving injection treatments will you need

Each fat dissolving treatment you have for excess under the chin fat will reduce the fullness. The number of double chin injection treatments you need will depend on the amount of under chin fat you have, and how much of an improvement you want to see. It is also important to known that some people may need a different type of treatment in combination with double chin injections to get the look they are after. If you want a defined and sharp jawline and profile, then combining fat dissolving injections with dermal fillers to the chin and jawline can give you the look you want.

When it comes to fat dissolving injections, one treatment may be enough for people looking for a subtle change, or who only have a small amount of under chin fat. Those with more prominent fat deposits under the chin may need anywhere from two to six treatments to see the results they want.

What are the risks of double chin fat dissolving injections?

You can trust known that Dr. Aaron only offers safe treatments to remove your double chin. Fat dissolving injections to the double chin have been around for over a decade, and have shown a consistently high safety record. Ensuring you receive only the safest and best care is a priority, and by seeing an experienced medical doctor, you can rest assured knowing that your treatment is appropriate and performed with precision. With double chin fat dissolving injections, the far majority of side effects are mild and resolve quickly. The side effect and risks of double chin injections include:

• swelling in the treated area. This is expected, and usually moderate. The swelling is a positive sign that the treatment is working. Generally, most of the swelling resolves over a few days;
• temporary skin numbness in the treated area. This occurs in around half of people treated with under chin injections, and will resolve on its own after around a month;
• bruising. This is usually mild and will improve on its own;
• firmness under the skin of the treated area. Known as induration, this occurs in about one in five people who have double chin injections. This is part of the inflammatory process, and will improve on its own over a few weeks.

Very rarely, there may be a temporary weakness to the lower lip if the product affects the marginal mandibular nerve of the jawline. This nerve is responsible for the movement of the lower lip. If the product affects this nerve, the muscles of the affected side will be weakened, leading to a change in the appearance of your smile. If this occurs, it will resolve on its own in an average of 28 days, and cause no long lasting harm.

Will I swell after double chin fat dissolving injections?

Almost everyone has a degree of swelling in the treated area after their double chin injections. The swelling generally peaks the day after your treatment, and gradually improves over the first three to five days. Some people find that they have mild residual swelling and firmness that gradually improves over six to eight weeks. This is due to the inflammatory process of the fat cells being broken down by the body.

How much do double chin fat dissolving injections cost in Melbourne and Sydney?

The price of double chin fat dissolving injections is $1000. The cost of your double chin injections is the same, no matter how much under chin fat you have, and it is not charged by vial. Combining under chin fat dissolving injections with jawline contouring and chin fillers can get sharp and contoured results. The price of dermal fillers for the chin and jawline start from $750. A consultation is a great way to learn what treatments you need to achieve the perfect jawline and get rid of your double chin for good.

Double chin fat dissolving injections vs double chin and under chin liposuction

Double chin fat dissolving injections (also know as fat dissolving, lipolysis, under chin injections or double chin injections) permanently remove under the chin fat. A small needle or cannula is used to administer a solution of products that breaks down the fat cells using a process known as adipocytolysis. The fat cells are then processed by the body over 6-8 weeks, at which time the area can be assessed to determine if additional treatment is necessary. Double chin injections are precise, safe, affordable and have no significant downtime. They are a great way to improve the contour and definition of your jawline, and permanently rid yourself from an annoying double chin.

Liposuction is a procedure that removes the under chin fat by sucking it out through a small metal tube. It is a simple and minimally invasive procedure that is the gold standard option for reducing under chin fat. It is relatively affordable and has minimal discomfort. There is some slight downtime with double chin liposuction, but far more pronounced results can be achieved in one treatment. Liposuction is ideal for those only wanting one treatment, those who don’t mind a few days of downtime, or for those with more severe amounts of under chin fat who would need a large number of fat dissolving treatments to see a comparable result to liposuction.

Double chin fat dissolving injections:

• minimal discomfort and no downtime;
• treatment takes 5 minutes;
• some swelling that resolves in a few days;
• permanently removes under chin fat, improving the definition of your jawline;
• safe and effective treatment, done with a high strength formula to ensure the best results;
• usually two treatments required, space by eight weeks at a minimum.
• double chin injections cost $1000 per treatment in Sydney and Melbourne.

Under chin liposuction:

• minimal discomfort. Some downtime, with a compression garment needing to be worn full time for three to five days, and a further 11 nights;
• treatment takes 30-60 minutes;
• mild to moderate swelling that resolves in a few days;
• minimally invasive procedure with small incisions made at the back of the jawline, and under the chin (three total);
• final results take three to six months;
• generally, one treatment is enough to get a pronounced improvement in the under chin area;
• liposuction is the gold standard treatment for reducing double chin and under chin fat;
• liposuction for the under chin, neck and double chin costs between $4000 and $6000 in Melbourne and Sydney.

When comparing fat dissolving injections with liposuction, the best option will depend on how much fat you have under the chin, how much of an improvement your want, how much downtime you can tolerate and how much you want to spend. Liposuction and fat dissolving injections can both achieve great results when treating under the chin fat, and here is no best approach for everyone.

If you have had fat dissolving injections under the chin, and want to undergo double chin liposuction because you want a more dramatic result, then this can be done with ease. Furthermore, if you have had under chin liposuction, and have noticed a small area of prominence where not enough fat was removed, fat dissolving injections the the affected area under your chin are a great way to improve this without needing to undergo a second liposuction procedure.

Learn more about under chin liposuction to remove a double chin.

7 key things you must know about double chin fat dissolving injections with Dr. Aaron in Melbourne and Sydney 

1. What type of product is injected to remove a double chin? There are different types of fat dissolving products that contain different types and combinations of ingredients. The most effective type has two different compounds in a high concentration. This is not the most commonly used product.
2. Are double chin injections painful? When done correctly, double chin injections have almost no discomfort. The use of local anaesthetic ensures a painless experience.
3. Are double chin injections safe? Fat dissolving injections to the under chin are very safe, and have been used to effectively and permanently remove under the chin fat for over a decade.
4. How long do the results of double chin fat dissolving injections last? Fat dissolving injections to under chin fat give permanent results.
5. Will I see instant results from double chin fat dissolving injections? Results take 6-8 weeks as the body processes the fat cells.
6. How many treatments will I need to remove my double chin? Most people notice an improvement with one treatment. Those with more significant under chin fat or who want more dramatic results may need additional sessions
7. How much do double chin injections cost in Sydney and Melbourne? Fat dissolving injections to the neck and under chin cost $1000 per treatment, regardless of how much under chin fat you have, or how much product is required.
8. What treatments can improve a double chin? Fat dissolving injections are the most popular treatment to reduce under chin fullness caused by excess submental (under the chin) fat. Other treatment options include liposuction and fat freezing. Liposuction is invasive and has downtime, but can get more pronounced results. Fat freezing is non invasive, but often disappointing.