Double Chin
A double chin can be resistant to diet and exercise alone. Targeted treatments can create a more defined, sculpted jawline.
What Is a Double Chin?
Submental fullness, commonly called a double chin, is the accumulation of fat beneath the chin that creates a soft, rounded appearance along the jawline. It can result from genetics, weight fluctuation, or the natural redistribution of fat that comes with age.
Diet and exercise have limited effect on this specific area. Non-surgical options can target and reduce fat in the submental zone, creating a more defined jaw and neck profile without surgery or significant downtime.
Why Choose Us At Whistler Medical Aesthetics?
Whistler Medical Aesthetics was built around a simple belief: aging is a journey to be embraced, not something to be feared.
Under the guidance of Dr. Sarah Kennea, an internationally recognized MD Codes™ expert, our approach is evidence-based and deeply personalized, treating each patient's anatomy and story as unique rather than applying the same protocol to everyone who walks through the door. An accurate diagnosis at the outset, backed by real training and experience, is what separates a treatment plan that works from one that doesn't.
Our clinic reflects that same philosophy end to end: a calm, unpretentious space with floor-to-ceiling views of Rainbow and Sproat mountains, a private complimentary consultation for every new patient, and an ongoing commitment to education so your plan evolves as your goals do. The result is conservative, natural, and progressive change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Non-surgical treatments can target and reduce fat beneath the chin, creating a more defined jaw and neck profile without surgery or significant downtime.
Submental fullness is often driven by genetics or the natural redistribution of fat with age, rather than overall fitness or body weight. This is why diet and exercise alone often have limited effect on this specific area.
Not necessarily. While weight fluctuation can contribute, genetics and age-related fat redistribution are common causes even in patients at a stable, healthy weight.
Yes. Submental fat doesn't always correlate with overall body weight, and even lean patients can have a persistent double chin due to genetics or aging.
Not always. Localized submental fat can sometimes persist even after overall weight loss, which is why targeted treatments are often needed to address it directly.
