Rina Kumari Rina Kumari Asked 10 months ago

Does double chin go away with weight loss?

I've gained some weight recently, and I've noticed I now have a prominent double chin. I'm trying to lose weight. If I manage to lose a significant amount, will my double chin disappear completely?

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Shalini Pillai Shalini Pillai Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago
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Sometimes a stubborn double chin or facial swelling doesn't go away even after trying to lose weight. For me, it turned out to be a thyroid issue. I highly suggest getting a simple TSH blood test done just to rule that out first.

Vijay Kulkarni Vijay Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

My double chin has become like an old friend now, it refuses to leave me even after I stopped eating my favorite sweets! But yes, physically speaking, when you lose overall body weight, the face fat also reduces slowly. Just have patience.

Kabir Sen Kabir Sen Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, it definitely does, but you can't spot-reduce fat. When you go into a proper calorie deficit and lose overall body fat, your jawline will naturally start showing. Don't waste money on those face-slimming rollers, just focus on your diet.

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Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Don't stress too much about it, yaar! We all look a bit different in photos depending on the camera angle anyway. Just focus on eating healthy and being active, your face will naturally tone up with time. You are beautiful as you are!

Aparna Joshi Aparna Joshi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I am also trying to lose weight to get rid of my double chin because it makes me very self-conscious in college. Are there any specific neck exercises that actually help speed up the process? Please share if anyone knows.

Madhusudan Rao Madhusudan Rao Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Along with natural weight loss, practicing Simhasana (lion pose) and Jalandhara Bandha can help tone the neck and facial muscles. I have seen many people benefit from these regular yoga practices. It takes time, but the results are sustainable.

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Riya Kapoor Riya Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, absolutely! I tracked my calories on MyFitnessPal for 3 months and lost about 6 kgs. My face got much more defined and the double chin virtually disappeared. Just focus on a consistent calorie deficit and track your daily steps.

Pradeep Mishra Pradeep Mishra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Before you spend money on expensive face massage therapies or fat-dissolving treatments, just focus on a basic home gym routine. Controlling your daily diet cost nothing extra and will naturally reduce overall weight, including on your face.

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