Double Chin & Submental Fullness Treatment Vancouver
Double Chin & Submental Fullness Treatment in Vancouver
A “double chin” — fullness or heaviness under the jaw — is one of the most common concerns we’re asked about, and it’s often stubborn to diet and exercise. At IV League Injections by Vicki Nguyen, RN, located within Six Clinic in Vancouver, we assess what’s actually causing it and build a plan to define and contour the jawline.
Is Your Double Chin Fat, Skin, or Structure?
This is the question that decides your whole treatment plan — and why one-size approaches disappoint. A double chin can come from stubborn submental fat (which responds to injectable fat-dissolving treatment), from loose or lax skin as collagen weakens with age (which responds to skin-tightening and collagen-stimulating treatments), or from a less-projected chin or jawline (where structural support can improve definition). Many people have a combination. Because each cause is treated differently, the most important first step is an honest assessment of what’s actually going on — not just reaching for one treatment.
What Causes Submental Fullness?
- Genetics — some people simply store fat under the chin
- Weight changes
- Aging and loss of skin firmness and collagen
- Posture and forward head position (“tech neck”)
- Jaw and chin structure
Our Approach
Once we’ve identified the cause, treatment is matched to it — and often combines more than one approach for the best contour.
Injectable Fat-Dissolving Treatment
- Targets and permanently reduces stubborn fat cells under the chin
- Best suited to submental fat rather than loose skin
- Results build gradually over a series of sessions — full details on fat-dissolving injections here
Skin Tightening & Collagen Support
- For fullness driven by laxity rather than fat
- Collagen-stimulating treatments help firm and support the area — more on Sculptra and Radiesse
Jawline Definition
- Where a less-projected chin or jawline contributes to the look
- Structural support can sharpen the jaw and improve the profile
What to Expect
If fat-dissolving treatment is part of your plan, some swelling and tenderness under the chin for several days to a couple of weeks afterward is normal and expected — it’s worth planning around social events. Results develop gradually across sessions. We’ll walk you through realistic timelines and downtime at your consultation. Individual results vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my double chin fat or loose skin?
It can be either, or both — and they’re treated differently. Submental fat responds to fat-dissolving treatment, while fullness caused by lax skin responds better to tightening and collagen-stimulating approaches. Identifying which you have is exactly what your assessment is for.
Are fat-dissolving results permanent?
The fat cells that are treated and cleared don’t come back. That said, significant weight gain afterward can still affect the area, so results are best described as long-lasting when your weight stays stable. We’ll cover this honestly at your consultation.
How many sessions will I need?
Most people need a series of sessions spaced several weeks apart, and the number depends on how much fullness you’re treating and your goals. We’ll estimate this for you once we’ve assessed the area.
Is there downtime?
With fat-dissolving treatment, expect some swelling and tenderness under the chin for several days up to a couple of weeks — this is a normal part of how it works. Many people plan their sessions around their calendar for this reason.
Will it improve my jawline definition?
Reducing submental fat can noticeably sharpen the jawline. If your concern is more about skin laxity or a less-projected chin, other treatments will define the area better — which is why we assess the cause first.
Am I a good candidate?
That’s determined at your consultation, based on what’s causing the fullness, your health history, and your goals. We’ll only recommend treatment if it’s genuinely the right fit for you.
Book Your Consultation
If you’d like to define your jawline and address fullness under the chin, start with an assessment and we’ll tell you honestly what will and won’t help.
Disclaimer
Individual results may vary. A consultation is required to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.