Excess submental fat is the leading cause of a “double chin.” The fat deposits accumulate in the neck in the layer under the skin but above the platysma muscle. In some patients, this fat can be very difficult to eliminate, even when patients are at their ideal weight.
What Are the Benefits of Submental Liposuction Surgery?
A “double chin” can be an unfortunate trait passed down from parents to children. It is caused by having an excessive number of fat cells under the chin or by excessive fat accumulation and distribution in the neck. Patients who are at their ideal body weight but still have stubborn submental fat and a double chin will benefit from the direct removal of the excess fat deposits via submental liposuction.