What causes a double chin?
Double chin, also known as sub-mental fat, is a common condition that occurs when a layer of fat forms under the chin. A double dewlap is often associated with weight gain, but you do not have to be overweight to get one. Genetics or loose skin resulting from aging can also cause a double chin. If you have a double chin and want to get rid of it, you can do several things.
Exercises aimed at a double chin.
Although there is no scientific evidence that chin exercises work to get rid of your double chin, there is anecdotal evidence. Here are six exercises that can help strengthen and tone the muscles and skin in the double chin area. Unless otherwise indicated, repeat each exercise daily 10 to 15 times.
1. Straight jaw jut
2. Ball exercise
3. Pucker up • With your head tilted back, look at the ceiling.
4. Tongue stretch • Looking straight ahead, stick your tongue out as far as you can.
5. Neck stretch
6. Bottom jaw jut
Double chin, also known as sub-mental fat, is a common condition that occurs when a layer of fat forms under the chin. A double dewlap is often associated with weight gain, but you do not have to be overweight to get one. Genetics or loose skin resulting from aging can also cause a double chin. If you have a double chin and want to get rid of it, you can do several things.
Exercises aimed at a double chin.
Although there is no scientific evidence that chin exercises work to get rid of your double chin, there is anecdotal evidence. Here are six exercises that can help strengthen and tone the muscles and skin in the double chin area. Unless otherwise indicated, repeat each exercise daily 10 to 15 times.
1. Straight jaw jut
- •Tilt your head back and look toward the ceiling.
- • Push your lower jaw forward to feel a stretch under the chin.
- • Hold the jaw jut for a 10 count.
- • Relax your jaw and return your head to a neutral position.
2. Ball exercise
- • Place a 9- to10-inch ball under your chin.
- • Press your chin down against the ball.
- • Repeat 25 times daily.
3. Pucker up • With your head tilted back, look at the ceiling.
- • Pucker your lips as if you’re kissing the ceiling to stretch the area beneath your chin.
- • Stop puckering and bring your head back to its normal position.
4. Tongue stretch • Looking straight ahead, stick your tongue out as far as you can.
- • Lift your tongue upwards towards your nose.
- • Hold for 10 seconds and release.
5. Neck stretch
- • Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling.
- • Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
- • Hold for 5 to 10 seconds and release.
6. Bottom jaw jut
- • Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling.
- • Turn your head to the right.
- • Slide your bottom jaw forward.
- • Hold for 5 to 10 seconds and release.
- • Repeat the process with your head turned to the left.
