Many people struggle with double chin despite diligently dieting. Some have a slim body shape but only their double chin stands out. Why is that? Let's explore another cause of double chin and ways to solve it.

◇Aging

If the jawline has become more prominent than before, it may be due to skin sagging caused by aging. As facial fat cells and muscles age, their elasticity decreases and they relax, causing the skin to sag downward due to gravity. In this case, stretching can be helpful. Tilt your head back to look at the ceiling, then stick your lips out for 10 seconds, and slowly lower your head. Repeating this 10 times is good not only for removing jawline fat but also for strengthening facial and neck muscles. Additionally, pressing a tennis ball or baseball under the chin and holding it firmly for 30 seconds is also effective. The more force you apply, the greater the effect on removing jawline fat. Other methods include pulling the jawline with a lifting band or lifting sagging jawline skin with procedures such as Inmode, laser lifting, or thread lifting.

◇Genetic causes

There are cases where double chin is more likely to occur due to genetics. This is especially true for people who have a lot of fat and muscle distribution under the chin. These individuals tend to have more chin fat, making them more prone to double chin compared to others, but if stress is involved, removing chin fat through liposuction can resolve the issue. Sometimes, a double chin can also appear more prominent due to the bones. This is commonly referred to as a 'weak chin.' It refers to a condition where the lower jawbone is smaller than the upper jawbone from birth, making it look like there is no chin. In such cases, chin correction surgery can improve the appearance.

Salivary gland hypertrophy

If the area under the ears and jaw suddenly protrudes, it may be a sign of salivary gland swelling. Salivary gland swelling is a condition where the salivary glands become swollen due to various reasons, as saliva is not properly expelled. It is usually caused by ▲frequent overeating ▲late-night snacks ▲excessive alcohol consumption and smoking ▲excessive intake of hard foods ▲vomiting, which stimulate the salivary glands. In particular, when the submandibular glands swell, the sides of the neck enlarge, making the jawline appear more prominent. If salivary gland swelling occurs, there is a risk of headaches, snoring, and sleep apnea. Correcting lifestyle habits and, if symptoms do not improve, receiving Botox injections are also options.

◇Poor posture, turtle neck

It is also common for double chin to be caused by poor posture. In particular, when looking at a smartphone or a book, people often tilt their chin downward, which causes the fat under the chin to sag and the muscles to loosen, making a double chin more likely to form. Even with severe turtle neck syndrome, the fat under the chin does not easily diminish. This is because, with turtle neck, the neck protrudes forward, weakening the muscles under the chin and allowing fat to accumulate. If it becomes chronic, the neck length shortens and the width widens, making the double chin appear more prominent. To correct turtle neck, it is important to sit with a straight back regularly and to use the computer monitor or smartphone at eye level. The screen should be positioned 15 to 30 degrees below eye level, and the viewing distance should be about 60 to 80 centimeters. Stretching exercises to correct turtle neck are also important. Repeatedly pressing the fingers against the chin and pushing backward, holding for about 2 seconds, is effective.

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My double chin somehow feels...

It seems like a bad posture.

There is a slight turtle neck.

I can't even remember when I developed this double chin.