Improving a Double Chin & Buccal Fat

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Two factors that make facial contours look uneven and even make the face itself look larger are a double chin and buccal fat. Even after losing weight, these issues often do not improve easily, which may be a concern for many people. The reason is that there are separate underlying causes. In this post, we will explain in detail why a double chin and buccal fat occur, and how they should be improved :)

Improving a Double Chin & Buccal Fat

Why does it happen?

As mentioned above, one of the main reasons facial lines look less defined is a double chin and buccal fat. It is not simply because of weight gain! These two issues occur not only due to excessive fat accumulation, but also because of changes in the internal structure of the face, namely “sagging.” That is why simple weight loss alone does not naturally solve the problem.

A double chin becomes more noticeable when fat accumulates under the chin and skin elasticity decreases. Buccal fat is similar~ It happens when the central cheek fat sags downward, causing the area around the mouth to lose support. The jawline becomes blurred, the area around the mouth looks hollow, and the face may appear larger or older. In the end, a double chin and buccal fat develop because two factors, “fat and sagging,” work together, so comprehensive management is needed.

<Causes>

• Excessive fat accumulation

• Skin sagging due to aging

• Sagging accelerated by gravity

Why does it happen?

Comprehensive management is needed!

When fat and sagging act at the same time like this, improvement is difficult with a limited approach alone. It is hard to get the desired results with only simple fat removal or lifting, so a comprehensive approach is necessary. For this, it is important to accurately understand the “layer that needs lifting” and the “layer where fat exists,” and to treat each one accordingly.

First, the “fascia layer (SMAS)” is the key structure that maintains elasticity beneath the skin. When this layer breaks down, facial sagging begins in earnest! At the same time, excessively accumulated fat cells themselves become loose and heavy, accelerating sagging. Therefore, only by stimulating both the skin support structure and the fat layer together can satisfactory contour improvement be achieved.

Comprehensive lifting is needed!

01. Ulthera lifting

Ulthera is a high-intensity ultrasound lifting device that can respond to these complex concerns. In particular, it reaches deep into the fascia layer of the skin, and its distinctive feature is its strong effect in fundamentally tightening sagging skin! It can be said to be suitable for issues originating from deep layers, such as a double chin and buccal fat.

Above all, the treatment depth can be directly checked through real-time ultrasound imaging, so it scores highly in terms of safety and accuracy. That is not the only advantage! Using three depth-specific tips of 1.5 mm, 3.0 mm, and 4.5 mm also makes customized treatment possible according to the degree of sagging in each layer. It is especially suitable for people with deep and complex skin sagging :)

<Ulthera lifting>

• High-intensity ultrasound lifting

• Improves sagging by stimulating the fascia layer

• Uses real-time ultrasound imaging

• Can target each skin layer with 3 tips

01. Ulthera lifting

02. Fat-dissolving injection

It would be even more effective to combine a method that targets the fat cells themselves~? Fat-dissolving injections containing deoxycholic acid ingredients, including V-Olet, can be used. They have the advantage of managing sagging as well by directly destroying fat cells and inducing collagen regeneration. The key is that they do not simply reduce volume, but also improve elasticity at the same time.

In addition, because they can be performed intensively on localized areas, they allow precise adjustment of fat in relatively limited areas such as a double chin or buccal fat. In particular, when combined with lifting treatments such as Ulthera, the synergistic effect is maximized! With combination treatment, you can expect a more definite effect by removing fat and improving sagging.

<Fat-dissolving injection>

• Safe injection with deoxycholic acid ingredients

• Fat cell destruction & collagen production

• Localized treatment possible

• Synergy maximized when combined with Ulthera

02. Fat-dissolving injection

Up to Intense Ultra

After lifting, the face may sometimes become red or remain slightly stinging. This is a temporary reaction that occurs as high-intensity ultrasound works deep within the skin! In cases like this, care is needed to quickly soothe the irritated skin.

This is exactly when Intense Ultra is needed. Depending on the skin condition, the ultrasound frequency can be adjusted from 1 MHz to 10 MHz, allowing customized soothing by depth. It helps prevent heat or redness inside the skin from lingering and plays a role in promoting faster recovery. Treatment effects are important, but the process of quickly restoring the skin condition afterward should not be left out either~?

Up to Intense Ultra

Improving sagging in a double chin and buccal fat

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