The fact that only women can develop a double chin is a baseless myth. Men are no less susceptible to the formation of this unpleasant defect, therefore they also need reliable information and full assistance. One of the common ways to remove a double chin is through exercises for men, which can help reduce volume and tighten the skin. It is important for men to feel confident, often even more than for women, so any imperfection can unsettle you. But there are ways to get rid of a double chin, and they will be discussed in this article.
There are various ways to remove a double chin, and the fastest way is to have surgery. However, not everyone is ready to go under the knife, and the cost of such intervention is not small. You can also go to the gym, but this method is not suitable for everyone. We will look at effective methods that can be successfully used at home.
Reasons for the appearance of a double chin in men
The appearance of a double chin does not necessarily have to be associated with a person being overweight. As practice shows, they are quite normally built people. may have a similar disadvantage. There are several main causes of a double chin:
- hereditary predisposition;
- age;
- jump in body weight;
- poor posture and sedentary lifestyle;
- not a comfortable sleeping place.
Such causes of deficiency may apply to both sexes, but the chosen course of action may depend on the cause. So, if the appearance of a double chin was caused by poor posture and a sedentary lifestyle, then you should reconsider your daily routine, teach yourself to keep your back straight, give your body sufficient physical activity, and the problem will go away over time. The same applies to the sleeping place; here it is enough to eliminate the source, that is, put a comfortable mattress and pillow, and the problem will stop bothering you.
However, if a double chin has already appeared, then measures must be taken to speed up its elimination, even if the cause is initially poor posture or an uncomfortable pillow. All of the methods below can be used at home, which makes them convenient.
Lifting
For double chin plastic surgery, different types of lifting are used: implantation of threads, transplantation of one’s own fat tissue, which are used to change the shape of the face. But any surgical intervention is a serious stress for the body. You need to be very careful when choosing a method, clinic and doctor.
If for some reason you cannot use these methods, then there is always a huge arsenal of tools in the fight for beauty and attractiveness that you can use at home: masks, scrubs, wraps.
How to fight at home
Men are not very used to carrying out any cosmetic procedures, so first of all you need to tune in and understand that if you do nothing, the problem will not go away by itself. If we consider it from a medical point of view, then a double chin is nothing more than an accumulation of fat. To get rid of it, you need to activate your metabolism so that the outflow of lymph occurs faster. It is also necessary to stimulate collagen production in the skin to increase elasticity. You can achieve a positive result using the following manipulations:
- exercise stress;
- cosmetic masks;
- simulators;
- massage;
- compresses.
In addition to these methods, it is better to include proper nutrition. A balanced diet will allow you to get rid of the problem much faster, and the taste habits formed during this time will become a deterrent and reduce the risk of fat accumulation in the chin area in the future.
Exercises to eliminate a double chin
To eliminate a double chin, many effective complexes have already been developed. For that. In order for the result to become noticeable, you must not forget to perform the exercises daily for 15 minutes. First, as before any workout, you need to do a short warm-up by moving your jaw forward and back, and then to the sides. After repeating each exercise 8-10 times, you can move on to the main complex, which consists of the following exercises:
- Turn your head to the right, sticking your chin forward and tense your neck muscles, then return to the starting position. Repeat the same on the other side, 5 times.
- Open your mouth slightly and move your upper lip over your teeth until it stops - it should be in the oral cavity. Tilt your head, then lift it, close your mouth without removing your lip and repeat from the beginning.
- Raise your head up as much as possible, then fold your lips into a tube and stretch your lips upward, as if trying to kiss the sky, hold in the position for about 8 seconds. Relax for 2-3 seconds and repeat the exercise.
- Relax your facial muscles, then open your mouth slightly and extend your tongue as far as possible, try to reach the tip of your nose. Perform 5 repetitions of this exercise.
- Clench your teeth with force and stretch your lips into a smile as much as possible. Use your tongue to press on the upper palate until you feel a noticeable tension in the chin area. Hold this position for 5 seconds, then relax for 3 seconds. and repeat.
Using these and other similar exercises will help restore an attractive appearance to your face, reduce volume and tighten your skin.
Massage
Another effective way to combat a double chin is self-massage. Active influence on this area will enhance lymphatic drainage, which has a positive effect on eliminating the fat layer. Before the procedure, you should definitely use massage oil, your usual cream or lotion.
- Place your thumbs in the central area under the chin, then, with light pressure, move along the contour of the lower jaw to the earlobes. Massage this way for 5 minutes.
- Using the back of your fingers, lightly tap the chin area, first on the right. then left. The total duration of administration should not exceed three minutes.
- Moving from the center under the chin to the earlobes, perform light pinching with your index fingers and thumbs. The duration of the technique should not exceed 2 minutes.
Finish the session by stroking the problem area with the back of your fingers, alternating left and right hands for 2 minutes.
Using the trainer
Technologies have made great strides forward and now, in order to get rid of some shortcomings, it is enough to purchase the appropriate device. There is also a special simulator that promises to deal with a double chin directly at home. It is a device with a piston into which springs of varying degrees of tension are placed.
During its use, tension is created in the lower part of the face, due to which adipose tissue is reduced. By using the device for 3-5 minutes daily, according to the manufacturer, you can get rid of excess volume under the lower jaw in just a month. Instructions for use, as well as types of exercises with the device, are included in the kit, so no one should have any difficulties using it.
Chin lift masks
Women probably already know, but men are yet to learn that, regardless of the reason, you can remove a man’s double chin with special cosmetic masks. A special recommendation for men, in order to avoid unpleasant sensations, it is highly recommended not to shave the day before you plan to apply a tightening mask.
The effect of the cosmetic product will be better if you warm up the area of treatment before the procedure.
It is especially convenient to do this with a towel. It is enough to press it tightly to the area of influence and pull the ends to the right and left with your hands, as if “polishing”. It is best to use masks no more than 2 times a week. You can use ready-made cosmetic masks, or you can make its composition at home.
Composition with kelp, white clay and aloe juice
One of the mask options, which is suitable for those with normal skin, is prepared from the following ingredients:
- water;
- White clay;
- kelp powder;
- aloe juice
Pour a tablespoon of seaweed with a glass of water and leave to brew for half an hour. Then mix a tablespoon of clay with 2 tablespoons of aloe juice and add 2 tablespoons of already infused kelp pulp to the resulting mixture. Apply the resulting mixture to the problem area and hold for 15-20 minutes. Afterwards, rinse off with warm water and apply moisturizer.
Firming yeast mask for oily skin
If you have oily skin, then you should use a different composition to get rid of a double chin. You will need:
- yeast;
- egg white;
- kefir.
Dilute 20 grams of yeast with three tablespoons of kefir and add protein. Everything should be stirred until smooth and used as usual.
Moisturizing mask with honey, gelatin and glycerin
To prepare a moisturizing mask against a double chin, prepare in advance:
- glycerol;
- honey;
- gelatin;
- water.
Pour 2 teaspoons of gelatin with 6 tablespoons of hot water and stir thoroughly. Add 3 tablespoons of glycerin, 3 teaspoons of honey to the resulting mass and place the mixture in a water bath until the gelatin is completely dissolved. A hot mask cannot be applied. Cool it to a comfortable temperature and only then use it.
Compress
In addition to masks made from various ingredients, healthy compresses are quite popular. They are prepared from herbs and used with a contrasting temperature difference. To prepare an infusion for a compress you will need:
- Oak bark;
- St. John's wort;
- water.
Pour two cups of boiling water over a tablespoon of vegetable raw material and cook for about 10 minutes over low heat. Cool the mixture, strain and divide into 2 parts, one of which is heated to a comfortable temperature. Wetting the napkins alternately in the warm and then in the cold infusion, apply each of them to the chin for a minute. You can continue the procedure for 10-15 minutes. You can repeat this procedure daily, but at least 5 times a week.
Face mask with 3D effect
There is a special elastic mask that has a tightening effect due to a certain pressure on the problem area. It looks like an elastic band made of dense, stretchy material with slits for the ears. The mask enhances lymphatic drainage, has a smoothing effect, activates blood flow, which has a positive effect on the breakdown of subcutaneous fat.
It is also recommended to use a mask for prevention in order to reduce the likelihood of problems with the chin area in the future. However, the particular convenience of the technique lies in the possibility of use during sleep. During the day, the product acts as a simulator, providing counteraction to active facial muscles, and at night, regardless of sleep position, the mask holds the skin and creates the necessary tension to return the original shape to the oval of the face.
Infrared thermolifting Skin Tyte
Infrared thermolifting of the double chin area using the Skin Tyte II module is a painless and safe way to rejuvenate the skin by quickly getting rid of an aesthetic defect. The essence of the method is non-contact heating of collagen located in the dermis to a temperature of 40-42 degrees C, which stimulates the process of producing new collagen fibers that increase skin elasticity.
Depending on individual indications, several thermolifting sessions are performed at intervals of 15-20 days. Visually, an improvement in the condition of the skin is noticeable immediately after the procedure, but the process of active rejuvenation of the dermis continues even after completion of the course. You can fully evaluate the effectiveness of Skin Tyte II infrared thermolifting in six months, and its results last up to 3 years.
Advantages and disadvantages of Skin Tyte thermolifting
Infrared thermolifting with Skin Tyte II module:
- does not cause pain or discomfort;
- does not lead to burns or other damage to the skin;
- safe for any skin type;
- does not require special training or rehabilitation.
It should be borne in mind that the method is ineffective in the presence of significant fat deposits in the chin and neck, as well as in severe sagging skin as a result of gravitational ptosis.
How does the infrared thermolifting procedure work?
After cleansing the correction area, a thin layer of conductive gel is applied to it.
Then the cosmetologist, using the Skin Tyte II module - a special attachment for the innovative JOULE platform - evenly warms the skin with infrared radiation.
At the end of the session, there may be slight redness of the skin, which disappears within half an hour.
Contraindications and side effects
Infrared thermolifting is contraindicated in the same cases as the injection correction methods described above, as well as in cases of individual intolerance to bright flashes of light.
There are no side effects or negative consequences after performing thermolifting.
Prevention against sagging chin in men
We talked about how to remove a double chin in men with exercises, massage, special products and cosmetic masks, but the surest way to avoid such problems is prevention. We strongly recommend that you monitor the position of your body while working at the computer so that your posture is not disturbed, and choose comfortable mattresses and pillows so that your sleep truly brings rest and wellness. Also, do not forget about morning exercises, proper nutrition and an active lifestyle, and then your body will look the way you would like.
Interim conclusions
We add components for moisturizing, leave the already stabilized complex for working with blood vessels from “Gorizhopa” and anti-rosacea gel, remove the “painful” ester, which is so great at making people feel hellishly hot (which women associate with the good effectiveness of the product), and select the texture so that it absorbed well into the face.
Here we need to make a small lyrical digression and say that there are many space hackers in the world of cosmetics. Not those who are detained at the airport with various substances, but those who understand the composition and use it not according to instructions, but with creative scope. The most common example is an enzyme mask for the elbows, which works so well with the skin on them. In the case of “Gorizhopa,” our beta testers told how they really smeared it on their heels so that their feet wouldn’t get cold while waiting for the bus. Or used for massage. Or after training. In general, they replaced everything that is already in pharmacies based on snake or bee venom. So we were very lucky that we stopped in time those who were breaking the thyroid gland. Why is it lucky - because even though in the world of cosmetics it’s hard to reach the Darwin Prize, there is already scope and innovative thinking in medical products. The tests were led by Irina, who at one time worked in an ambulance and hospitalized various life hackers in batches, either circumcising themselves with a Soviet vacuum cleaner (in an attempt to improve an erection, perhaps), or smearing their faces with turpentine for tone. Perhaps skin tone.
