Do you have
a double chin or jowls?
A double chin or sagging jowls can change the shape of your lower face, softening the jawline and making the neck appear less defined. These changes can happen at any age and are often resistant to diet and exercise. At REAL, we use precision injectable and skin-tightening treatments to reduce fullness, lift sagging tissue, and restore a sharper, more youthful profile.
What is
a double chin or jowls?
A double chin, also known as submental fullness, is an accumulation of fat beneath the chin that can obscure jawline definition. Jowls refer to sagging skin and tissue along the jawline that create a less defined facial contour. Both can occur independently or together, and while they are common signs of aging, they can also result from genetics, weight changes, or lifestyle factors.
What causes a double chin or jowls?
Submental fat accumulation
Excess fat beneath the chin can develop due to genetics, weight gain, or changes in metabolism. Even at a healthy weight, some individuals are predisposed to storing fat in this area.
Skin laxity
Loss of collagen, elastin, and structural support in the lower face causes skin to loosen and sag, forming jowls and contributing to the appearance of a double chin.
Bone and volume loss
Aging-related reduction in jawbone structure and midface volume causes skin and tissue to shift downward, making fullness or sagging along the jawline more noticeable.
Our Recommended Treatment Options
for a double chin or jowls
Frequently Asked Questions
About a Double Chin and Jowls
Can a double chin be removed without surgery?
Yes. Kybella and non-invasive tightening treatments like Sofwave can significantly reduce submental fat and improve contour without surgical intervention.
How many Kybella treatments will I need?
Most patients need 2–4 sessions spaced several weeks apart for optimal results, though this varies based on the amount of fullness.
Will weight loss get rid of my double chin?
Not always. If submental fullness is caused by genetics or skin laxity, it may persist even after significant weight loss.
Are results from Kybella permanent?
Yes. Once fat cells are destroyed, they cannot regenerate. However, maintaining a stable weight is important to preserve results.
Can jowls be prevented?
While aging changes can’t be stopped entirely, early collagen-boosting treatments and a healthy lifestyle can delay or minimize their development.
