Double chin: what it is and which approaches HOF offers

"Papada" is the popular name for the buildup of volume under the chin, the submental area, commonly called a double chin. That volume can come from fat, from laxity of the skin and of the platysma muscle, or from a combination of the two. In the assessment, a double chin weighs on how the facial profile reads and on how the jawline is defined.

What contributes to a double chin?

• Local fat accumulation, not always tied to body weight.
• Genetic predisposition and skeletal shape, such as a recessed chin and a poorly defined cervicomental angle.
• Aging, with loss of support in the skin and in the tissues of the lower third.
• Posture and head position when the photo is taken, which change the perception a great deal.

Identifying which component predominates is what guides the approach.

Which approaches does HOF consider?

When the problem is mainly skeletal, projecting the chin and treating the jawline can improve the transition between face and neck without touching the fat. When there is localized fat, there are injectables that aim to reduce it, with their own indication, significant swelling in the first days and specific risks. Marked laxity or excess skin usually has a surgical indication. The choice is the decision of the qualified professional, according to the rules of their professional council.

In Harmy

Harmy has no point for the submental area. The Chin and Jawline points let you simulate the effect of volume on the chin and the jaw, which is often part of the conversation about a double chin.

Also known as: submental fat, submentum, double chin.