Can Elske get rid of her double chin without a plastic surgeon?

A tight jawline. Elske has had this at the top of her wish list for many years. Her face is a bit full and in recent years her skin has become sagging, which means she now has a considerable double chin. She knows that she can go to a plastic surgeon to have something done about this, but she would rather not go there. Elske (42): “Is there anything that can be done about my double chin in a natural way? Are there any remedies? Or is facial yoga really useful for getting a tighter jawline? I honestly don’t believe in that, but I’m curious. what the expert says about this.”

A double chin can develop when you gain weight, but that is not necessary. It could also be due to your genes or – indeed – because the skin becomes slightly sagging as you get older, says Jetske Ulteeresearch doctor in cosmetic dermatology.

Unfortunately for Elske, Ultee does not have good news: “There are no natural remedies that can reduce your double chin. Unfortunately, there is currently no scientific evidence that exercises help to tighten the chin. However, it may be worth it. to try facial yoga, because there are many stories online of people who have benefited from it.”

Ultee does add a comment about doing facial yoga. “The possible effect of the exercises may depend on the condition of your skin. For example, the skin of a smoker will become less tight after facial yoga than when these exercises are done by someone with healthier skin. The healthier the skin, the better. “

Adjust lifestyle?

Your lifestyle is of great importance, the research doctor emphasizes. “That means: don’t smoke, eat healthy, get enough exercise and get enough relaxation. If your double chin is caused by excess weight, then adjusting your lifestyle is the first step to tighten the chin.”

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