{"id":59192,"date":"2026-10-24T13:49:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T10:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/double-chin-treatment\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T16:32:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T14:32:24","slug":"double-chin-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/double-chin-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Double chin: fat-dissolving injections, HIFU or cryolipolysis?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"mg mg-top\"><span class=\"mg-eyebrow\">Guide \u00b7 double chin<\/span><span>Melior Clinics \u00b7 updated 24.10.2026 \u00b7 4 min read<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mg\"><div class=\"mg-answer\"><b>In short<\/b>If the cause is fat, <strong>fat-dissolving injections<\/strong> (2\u20134 sessions) or <strong>cryolipolysis<\/strong> (1\u20132) reduce it; <strong>HIFU<\/strong> tightens mildly lax skin. Final results take 6\u201312 weeks, 2\u20136 months after HIFU. If the cause is bone structure or marked laxity, none of them helps.<\/div><div class=\"mg-tiles\"><div class=\"mg-tile\"><span class=\"n\">2\u20134<small>sessions<\/small><\/span><span class=\"l\">lipolysis course, 4\u20136 weeks apart<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mg-tile\"><span class=\"n\">2\u20135<small>days<\/small><\/span><span class=\"l\">of swelling after lipolysis<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mg-tile\"><span class=\"n\">6\u201312<small>weeks<\/small><\/span><span class=\"l\">to final fat-reduction results<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mg-tile\"><span class=\"n\">\u20ac80<small><\/small><\/span><span class=\"l\">from, double chin lipolysis at Melior<\/span><\/div><\/div><p class=\"mg-asof\">Prices as of 24.10.2026<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-b-cards\"><h2>What causes a double chin: 5 reasons<\/h2><p class=\"mg-hint\">Often more than one at once.<\/p><div class=\"mg-cards\"><div class=\"mg-card\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"19\" fill=\"#ecedde\"\/><path d=\"M20 11v18M14 29h12M12 16h16M12 16l-3 7h6zM28 16l-3 7h6z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><h3>Fat<\/h3><p>A soft fold you can pinch, even at a normal weight.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mg-card\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"19\" fill=\"#ecedde\"\/><path d=\"M10 20c2.5-4 5-4 7.5 0s5 4 7.5 0 5-4 5 0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M10 26c2.5-4 5-4 7.5 0s5 4 7.5 0 5-4 5 0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><h3>Skin<\/h3><p>With age the skin loosens and the jawline softens.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mg-card\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"19\" fill=\"#ecedde\"\/><path d=\"M12 23c3 4 13 4 16 0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M14 15h3M23 15h3\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><h3>Bone structure<\/h3><p>A small or receding chin, a low-set hyoid bone. Shows even when slim.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mg-card\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"19\" fill=\"#ecedde\"\/><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"9\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M20 15v5l3 2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><h3>Posture<\/h3><p>A forward head, for example over a phone, bunches the tissue.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mg-card\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"19\" fill=\"#ecedde\"\/><path d=\"M20 11c4 5 6 8 6 11a6 6 0 0 1-12 0c0-3 2-6 6-11z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><h3>Swelling<\/h3><p>Salt, alcohol, poor sleep, allergies. Fuller in the morning.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-b-compare\"><h2>Fat-dissolving injections vs HIFU vs cryolipolysis<\/h2><p class=\"mg-hint\">Typical ranges; the specialist makes the plan.<\/p><div class=\"mg-cmp\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><\/th><th scope=\"col\">Lipolysis<\/th><th scope=\"col\">HIFU<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Cryolipolysis<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Main effect<\/th><td data-label=\"Lipolysis\">less fat<\/td><td data-label=\"HIFU\">tighter skin<\/td><td data-label=\"Cryolipolysis\">less fat<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">How<\/th><td data-label=\"Lipolysis\">fat-dissolving injections<\/td><td data-label=\"HIFU\">ultrasound, no needles<\/td><td data-label=\"Cryolipolysis\">cold, no needles<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Suits<\/th><td data-label=\"Lipolysis\">moderate fat, elastic skin<\/td><td data-label=\"HIFU\">mild to moderate laxity<\/td><td data-label=\"Cryolipolysis\">soft fold that fits the applicator<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Sessions<\/th><td data-label=\"Lipolysis\">2\u20134, 4\u20136 weeks apart<\/td><td data-label=\"HIFU\">usually once a year<\/td><td data-label=\"Cryolipolysis\">1\u20132, 6\u20138 weeks apart<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Results<\/th><td data-label=\"Lipolysis\">2\u20133 weeks, final 6\u20138 weeks<\/td><td data-label=\"HIFU\">partly at once, peak 2\u20136 months<\/td><td data-label=\"Cryolipolysis\">3\u20136 weeks, final by 12 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Lasts<\/th><td data-label=\"Lipolysis\">fat cells don&#8217;t return; weight gain reduces it<\/td><td data-label=\"HIFU\">12\u201318 months on average<\/td><td data-label=\"Cryolipolysis\">fat cells don&#8217;t return; weight gain reduces it<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-b-photo\"><figure class=\"mg-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/melior-blogi-topeltloug-konsultatsioon-kliinikus.jpg\" alt=\"A Melior Clinics specialist assesses a patient&#x27;s chin and jawline in profile\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1124\"><figcaption>First find the cause: fat, skin or bone structure<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-b-steps\"><h2>Double chin lipolysis: how the course works<\/h2><ol class=\"mg-steps\"><li><h3>Consultation<\/h3><p>The specialist assesses fat, skin and chin, then chooses Dr. Lipo Prime or Dr. Lipo V.<\/p><\/li><li><h3>Treatment<\/h3><p>Up to 30 minutes with a fine needle; numbing cream if needed.<\/p><\/li><li><h3>Days 2\u20135<\/h3><p>Marked swelling and tenderness, sometimes up to two weeks. Not right before an event.<\/p><\/li><li><h3>After 4\u20136 weeks<\/h3><p>The next session, if needed. Usually 2\u20134 in total.<\/p><\/li><li><h3>6\u20138 weeks<\/h3><p>The final result. Destroyed fat cells do not return.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-b-light\"><h2>Side effects: what is normal, what is rare<\/h2><div class=\"mg-light\"><div class=\"mg-lamp mg-g\"><h3>Common<\/h3><ul><li>lipolysis: marked swelling, tenderness for 2\u20135 days<\/li><li>bruising, numbness, firmness<\/li><li>cryolipolysis: redness, numbness up to a week<\/li><li>HIFU: redness for a few hours<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"mg-lamp mg-a\"><h3>Rare<\/h3><ul><li>irritated nerve: a temporarily uneven smile<\/li><li>temporary difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>HIFU: blisters or burns<\/li><li>cryolipolysis: lasting pain or fat growth<\/li><\/ul><p>Tell the clinic<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mg-lamp mg-r\"><h3>Contact the clinic at once<\/h3><ul><li>severe or worsening pain<\/li><li>fever, a hot red area<\/li><li>trouble swallowing, a lopsided smile<\/li><\/ul><p>No waiting for the next session<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-b-note\"><div class=\"mg-note\"><h2>When none of these treatments will help<\/h2><p>If the cause is neither fat nor mild laxity, the consultation says so openly.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Marked laxity<\/strong>: skin hanging in a fold is for a plastic surgeon.<\/li><li><strong>Bone structure<\/strong>: filler sometimes improves the chin profile; jaw position is for a maxillofacial surgeon and orthodontist.<\/li><li><strong>A lump or growing swelling in the neck<\/strong>, trouble swallowing, hoarseness, tiredness, weight change: first your family doctor (GP) or an endocrinologist.<\/li><li><strong>Swelling that comes and goes<\/strong>: fat reduction will not remove it.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-more\"><h2>In more detail<\/h2><details><summary>How fat-dissolving injections work<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>A fat-dissolving product is injected into the fat through a fine needle; it breaks down fat cells, and the body gradually clears the released fat. For <a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/double-chin-lipolysis\/\">double chin lipolysis<\/a> Melior Clinics uses Dr. Lipo Prime and Dr. Lipo V, chosen by the specialist.<\/p><p>The substance most studied under the chin is deoxycholic acid; there is less data on other products. In these studies swelling is often clearly visible. Destroyed fat cells do not return, but the remaining ones can grow with weight gain.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>HIFU under the chin: when it fits<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>HIFU, high-intensity focused ultrasound, creates tiny heated points in the skin and the SMAS layer at a set depth, and the skin responds with new collagen. At Melior Clinics <a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/hifu-smas-lifting\/\">HIFU SMAS lifting<\/a> is done with the HIPRO-V device; the double chin is a separate area.<\/p><p>A session takes 30\u201390 minutes and feels warm and prickly. It also affects fat under the chin, but with a lot of fat it does not replace lipolysis or cryolipolysis. It is not done in the same area within 4 weeks of filler or botulinum toxin injections.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Does cryolipolysis work for a double chin?<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>An applicator draws the fat fold in with vacuum and cools it to between +4 and \u22129 \u00b0C; the fat cells break down, the skin is not damaged. The Melior Clinics <a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/cryolipolysis\/\">cryolipolysis page<\/a> lists the chin among its small areas.<\/p><p>In a systematic review (8 studies, 206 patients), fat under the chin became 2.8 mm thinner on average, with mild, temporary side effects. The fold must fit the applicator, which the specialist checks; if it is very thin or firm, lipolysis usually suits better.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Fat, loose skin or swelling: how to tell<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>Fat is a thick, soft fold you can pinch. Swelling is worse in the morning and after salty food, alcohol or poor sleep. Thin skin that sags when you look down points to laxity; a flat chin\u2013neck angle even in a slim person points to bone structure.<\/p><p>Often there is more than one cause, and the plan combines two methods. The specialist assesses the cause at the consultation.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Aftercare<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>For 24 hours after lipolysis or HIFU, hard exercise and sauna are avoided; after lipolysis also hot baths, sunbeds and strong sun, and on the day itself no massage, pressure or make-up on the injection sites.<\/p><p>After HIFU, SPF 50 is used in the sun for 7 days, with no other aesthetic treatments in the area. After cryolipolysis, plenty of water.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Who should not have them<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>None of the three is done in pregnancy, while breastfeeding or with skin inflammation in the area. Lipolysis is also not done with liver disease, immune disorders or allergy to the ingredients; HIFU not with metal implants in the area (for example in the jaw) or serious heart or neurological conditions; cryolipolysis not with strong cold sensitivity (such as Raynaud\u2019s syndrome), serious chronic illness or after recent surgery.<\/p><p>Medicines prescribed by your own doctor, including blood thinners, are mentioned at the consultation but not stopped without their advice.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-faq melior-faq\"><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><details><summary>Double chin treatment without surgery: what works?<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>It depends on the cause. For fat, lipolysis or cryolipolysis; for mild skin laxity, HIFU; for both, a combination. Results develop over 6\u201312 weeks, or 2\u20136 months after HIFU. With marked laxity or a receding chin, none of these methods is enough.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Injections or cryolipolysis: which suits me?<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>Cryolipolysis suits a soft fold that fits the applicator and usually needs 1\u20132 sessions with mild downtime. Injections do not depend on the applicator, but need 2\u20134 sessions and cause more swelling. The specialist chooses after assessing the fat and skin.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>How much does double chin treatment cost in Tallinn?<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>At Melior Clinics, double chin lipolysis costs from \u20ac80 per session, HIFU for the double chin area \u20ac150 and cryolipolysis from \u20ac125 per area (price list of 24.10.2026). The total depends on how many sessions are needed.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>How long does swelling last after lipolysis?<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>Usually 2\u20135 days. Studies show that swelling under the chin can be clearly visible and last up to two weeks in some people, so the treatment is not planned right before an important event.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Are the results permanent?<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>Fat cells destroyed by lipolysis or cryolipolysis do not come back, but the remaining ones can grow if you gain weight. The HIFU effect lasts 12\u201318 months on average because the skin keeps ageing.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Does HIFU get rid of a double chin?<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>Mainly when the cause is mild skin laxity. HIFU tightens the skin and affects a small amount of fat; with a lot of fat it does not replace lipolysis or cryolipolysis, but the methods are often combined.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mg\"><div class=\"mg-service\"><div><span class=\"mg-eyebrow\">Treatment at Melior Clinics<\/span><h2>Double chin lipolysis in Tallinn<\/h2><div class=\"mg-chips\"><span class=\"mg-chip\">from \u20ac80<\/span><span class=\"mg-chip\">up to 30 min<\/span><span class=\"mg-chip\">2\u20134 sessions<\/span><span class=\"mg-chip\">Stockmann, 5th floor<\/span><\/div><\/div><div><a class=\"mg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/double-chin-lipolysis\/\">Products and prices<\/a><div class=\"alt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/n1376880.alteg.io\/company\/1312549\/personal\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online booking<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/prices\/\">All prices<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/categories\/lipoluus-en\/\">Lipolysis treatments<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-nextwrap\"><h2>Read next<\/h2><div class=\"mg-next\"><a class=\"mg-nextcard\" href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/skin-boosters-explained\/\"><small>Skin quality<\/small>Skin boosters explained: biorevitalisation, Profhilo, polynucleotides<\/a><a class=\"mg-nextcard\" href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/botox-vs-fillers\/\"><small>Comparison<\/small>Dermal fillers vs botulinum toxin: what&#x27;s the difference<\/a><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mg mg-src\"><strong>Sources<\/strong><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/cosmetic\/fat-removal\/non-invasive-what-to-expect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Academy of Dermatology. Non-invasive fat removal: What can you expect?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/deoxycholic-acid-in-the-treatment-of-submental-fat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DermNet. Deoxycholic acid in the treatment of submental fat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40473257\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Do K, Ghani N, Lloyd N, et al. Cryolipolysis for Submental Fat Reduction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Facial Plast Surg. 2025;41(5):650\u2013663 (PubMed)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29154457\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Friedmann DP, Bourgeois GP, Chan HHL, Zedlitz AC, Butterwick KJ. Complications from microfocused transcutaneous ultrasound: Case series and review of the literature. Lasers Surg Med. 2018;50(1):13\u201319 (PubMed)<\/a><\/li><\/ol><p>This article is general information and does not replace a consultation. Whether a treatment suits you is decided by a specialist at the consultation. Melior Clinics (Star Company O\u00dc), Liivalaia 53, Tallinn \u00b7 Estonian Health Board licence L04198.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If the cause is fat, fat-dissolving injections (2\u20134 sessions) or cryolipolysis (1\u20132) reduce it; HIFU tightens mildly lax skin. Final results take 6\u201312 weeks, 2\u20136 months after HIFU. 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