Worried About Your Double Chin?

Throughout my life, I've grappled with the challenge of a double chin, a trait seemingly inherent within my family lineage. Even the most petite among us exhibit traces of submental fat. Over the years spent at Dermatology Affiliates, I've explored various procedures offered within our practice to address this concern. Among them, I've undergone both CoolSculpting with the CoolMini attachment and Kybella injectable therapy, each yielding results that have endured for approximately three years post-treatment.

Beginning with CoolSculpting, my experience commenced in 2015 with the introduction of the CoolMini applicator—a specialized attachment designed for targeting the neck and chin area. Being among the initial recipients of this treatment in our office, I embarked with minimal expectations beyond anticipating the chilling sensation synonymous with CoolSculpting. The CoolMini applicator, akin to a large suction cup, adheres to the chin area while a supporting tower is erected on the chest and secured with a strap. A circular pillow provides neck support as one undergoes the hour-long treatment (now available with a double pass option, totaling 45 minutes on each side). While initially, I experienced slight discomfort due to feelings of claustrophobia, this subsided within minutes. The treatment itself, owing to its frigid temperatures, induced minor discomfort as the skin warmed post-treatment, characterized by a transient sensation akin to pins and needles lasting approximately five minutes. Following the procedure, temporary numbness and tingling persisted for about a week, though devoid of bruising or significant discomfort. Substantial improvements, particularly noticeable along the sides beneath the jawline, gradually became apparent over the ensuing months.

Approximately a year later, I pursued Kybella injectable therapy to address residual concerns in the central chin area. Kybella, initially designed for the mid-chin region (now adaptable to the submental sides), involves the application of numbing gel, left to take effect for approximately an hour. Following numbing, a series of temporary dots are applied to the chin and neck to facilitate precise injection placement. While the procedure itself is virtually painless owing to numbness, one may experience a mild burning sensation upon the injection of the solution. Personally, I found the sensation manageable, merely requiring deep breathing to alleviate discomfort. Post-procedure, noticeable swelling ensued, though imperceptible to others. Despite subjective perceptions of considerable enlargement, the swelling subsided rapidly, returning to normalcy within three days. Similar to CoolSculpting, noticeable improvements emerged gradually over the subsequent months following Kybella treatment.

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