Sometimes nature doesn’t do what we would like when it comes to our bodies. A combination of genetics, ageing, and all too often our lifestyle choices can leave us looking in the mirror with a frown at an appearance that isn’t what we want to see! One of the most common problems is the neck area, where no matter how hard we exercise or diet, fatty deposits tend to build up leaving us with a dreaded double chin! While not a real risk to our physical health, conditions like this can take a harsh toll on our mental well-being considering how much our appearance is tied to our sense of self-worth.
If you are looking in your mirror frowning at a double chin that you feel mars your looks, you will be glad to know that there is a solution! Modern medical science has given us the tools to correct a number of nature’s mistakes, including giving us the opportunity to have a double chin removal procedure performed that can give your self-image a big boost and have you looking in the mirror and smiling at your smooth, beautifully contoured chin!
There are a variety of procedures that can be used for removing a double chin, and some of them require actual surgery. Today we will focus on one that doesn’t require you to “go under the knife”, HIFU, which stands for high-intensity focused ultrasound, a non-invasive aesthetic procedure that targets specific layers of tissue underneath your skin. The high-intensity focused ultrasound waves cause controlled thermal coagulation that stimulates your body’s natural production of collagen and tightens those tissues. HIFU lifts and firms up your skin, reducing your double chin and improving the overall contours of your neck and face. HIFU is highly effective as well as safe, and it requires no surgical incisions or recovery time, you simply walk out the door looking and feeling better!
During your HIFU treatment session, a handheld device will be used to deliver the high-intensity focused ultrasound energy to the area of your chin. The procedure is fairly comfortable, there is no pain, but some people report feeling a warming sensation or a mild tingling during their treatment. Usually, a session will last between 30 to 60 minutes. The process is really very simple, and is an outpatient procedure so you can resume your regular activities as soon as it’s all done!
It will take some time to see the full effects of your HIFU treatment, there will be some improvement on day one after a single session, then you will experience gradual changes for the better taking place over the following weeks as your collagen production continues to increase. In some cases where the severity of the double chin requires it, multiple treatments will be recommended in order to achieve optimal results.
When the procedure is finished, special aftercare is generally not required. It is possible you may experience some mild swelling or redness if you happen to have very sensitive skin, but it will fade away after a few days.
So, say goodbye to that double chin, now you can look in the mirror with a smile on your face!
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