As of November 3, 2023, Clarity will no longer be offering CoolSculpting. While we pride ourselves on offering the latest and most effective aesthetic treatments, our space at the Dollhouse is limited. This change will allow us to shift our focus entirely towards anti-aging and skin rejuvenation treatments for our patients. We appreciate your understanding. — Kati and the Clarity team
Getting older is something we can’t really control. While some really great things come with getting older, like wisdom, more freedom, and grandchildren, there are some not so great things that happen too. As we age, so does our skin. Over time, collagen production slows. When this happens, our skin loses its ability to bounce back and begins to sag. Eventually, you may begin to notice the formation of a double chin.
As we get older, our hormones also change. Going through menopause leads to a decrease in estrogen in women, which leads to a reduction in elasticity and an increase in wrinkles and sagging. All of this contributes to the appearance of a double chin.
The formation of a double chin can leave you feeling very self-conscious. You might think that the only solution for getting rid of it is cosmetic surgery. The idea of “going under the knife” to reduce the appearance of a double chin can be very scary. What if we told you that there are ways to reduce it without surgery that are both less invasive and more cost-effective? At Clarity Medical Aesthetics, we offer several different non-surgical solutions for treating a double chin.
FaceTite
FaceTite by InMode is a facial contouring treatment. It uses radio frequency assisted lipolysis, or RFAL for short, to destroy fat cells and tighten loose, sagging skin. The treatment involves the use of a two prong applicator to deliver radio frequency energy. This applicator consists of a long, thin tube, or cannula, that’s inserted under the skin and an electrode that passes over the skin’s surface. The skin is essentially enveloped in radio frequency energy. The radio frequency energy melts fat cells and stimulates collagen production. The procedure is quick and minimally invasive. All that’s needed is a local anesthetic. A double chin is one of the number one complaints we hear at Clarity, and FaceTite is one of the best treatments available to address this issue. Results are noticeable immediately with the best results being seen 6 weeks after your treatment. Improvements continue for up to 6 months.
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AccuTite
AccuTite is from the makers of FaceTite. It’s a smaller version of FaceTite, the “little sister” if you will, and is used to treat smaller areas. While a smaller tool, it is still incredibly mighty. Just like FaceTite, AccuTite uses RFAL to melt fat cells and tighten skin. After a local anesthetic, a small, thin tube goes under the skin and an electrode goes on the surface. Your skin is wrapped in radio frequency energy, liquifying fat cells and stimulating collagen production. Just like FaceTite, results are immediate. The best results are noticeable after 6 weeks and continue for up to 6 months. AccuTite is excellent for mild to moderate skin laxity and/or fatty deposits. So, if your double chin is just starting to form, this may be the right treatment for you.
CoolSculpting®
CoolSculpting® is a completely non-invasive way to get rid of stubborn, unwanted fat that won’t respond to diet and exercise changes. There’s a common misconception that CoolSculpting® is only effective on the belly, but it’s actually a perfect treatment for a double chin, one of the most difficult areas to treat no matter how many dietary changes you make or how much you exercise.
This incredible treatment works by freezing fat away. During the treatment, a vacuum applicator is applied to the skin that allows it to be exposed to the cooling panels that are used to freeze the fat. There’s no need for any needles with CoolSculpting®. Once the fat cells freeze, they die. Your body then flushes them out naturally. The most drastic results occur after the first two to three months after your treatment. Many patients continue to see additional improvements in their appearance and profile another one to two months later.
Kybella®
Kybella® is specially designed to eliminate fat cells in the submental area (the dreaded double chin). It’s the only FDA-approved treatment to do this as well. But, how? Kybella® is an injectable treatment with synthetic deoxycholic acid as an active ingredient. This ingredient works to destroy fat cells, effectively melting away your double chin. As the dead cells are then flushed out of the body, leaving you with a much more sculpted jawline and greatly improved profile. Depending upon the severity of your double chin, a second treatment may be recommended four weeks later. The results are typically noticeable four to six weeks after your treatment and your double chin continues to decrease oer the next 6 months.
Morpheus
Morpheus uses fractionated radio frequency to direct radio frequency energy deep into your skin, right to the fat layer. This is an ablative treatment, meaning that the skin is perforated in a controlled manner to accelerate cell turnover on the skin’s surface. The gold-plated steel micro-pins on the head of the handheld device also deliver radio frequency energy to preselected depths at the same time. The radio frequency energy stimulates collagen and elastin remodeling. Morpheus is one of the most advanced ablative radio frequency treatments available. It can be very effective for reducing your double chin, smoothing and contouring the area for a much-improved appearance. In general, one treatment is recommended per decade of life. Treatments are spaced out every four to six weeks. You may begin to see your double chin disappearing as soon as two weeks after your first treatment. The most noticeable difference is after your last treatment. Your double chin will continue to improve for up to three months after your treatment cycle is over.
These five treatments are great on their own, but they can also be combined to provide you with the best results based on your unique needs. For instance, if you are dealing with a double chin and skin laxity or texture issues, we can combine treatments such as FaceTite or CoolSculpting® with Morpheus. The reasoning behind how Kati selects the treatment options that are right for you is what makes her results so outstanding. It is her unique artistic perspective and over 14 years of experience that allows her to analyze a face and instinctively know which treatment options will deliver the best results.
If you’re ready to schedule your complimentary consultation, contact Clarity today!
Please note, results may vary. Your treatment options will be clearly reviewed with our medical professionals during your complimentary consultation.
