Double-Chin Depression

2012Kristin
2012Kristin Posts: 222 Member
edited October 5 in Chit-Chat
Why is it I always appear to have a double-chin in pictures?? I can't get rid of it and I'm sure my friends are sick of me requesting retake after retake until I finally like one! Anyone else have this issue? How can I get rid of it. This may be a stupid question, but are there any exercises?
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  • missnewbody
    missnewbody Posts: 6
    As the weight goes, I'm sure it will too!
  • catwrangler
    catwrangler Posts: 918 Member
    That's not a double chin, it's a cowl neck scarf?

    but seriously, it could be genetic.
  • Saffyra
    Saffyra Posts: 607 Member
    No exercises. Just continued weight loss. I also have this issue although I think part of it is just that my smile is big and my cheeks are full. Its not the under chin that bothers me but the side chin. If that even makes sense. More like my jowls, LOL!

    I've lost 13lbs so far and I can REALLY tell in my face. Not nearly so much chin shows when I smile.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    To the original poster... people have different facial features... some people, no matter how thin, will always have a double chin and there is nothing you can really do short of cosmetic surgery.

    A college hall mate of mine died of anorexia... she weighed 74 pounds and had a double chin until the end. I have a co-worker who is absolutely tiny, and she has the biggest, roundest chipmunk cheeks ever. I think they're adorable, but she hates them.
  • amcswain01
    amcswain01 Posts: 26 Member
    When they take the pic stick your head forward a little. It works miracles.
  • 2012Kristin
    2012Kristin Posts: 222 Member
    When they take the pic stick your head forward a little. It works miracles.

    I'm always trying to play with angles! And I always have the photog take the pics at a downward angle!
  • 2012Kristin
    2012Kristin Posts: 222 Member


    To the original poster... people have different facial features... some people, no matter how thin, will always have a double chin and there is nothing you can really do short of cosmetic surgery.

    I know, right??

    Anyhow, I think it does have to do a little with how big my smile is. What bothers me is that I never had one before - it's sort of a recent thing and I've been losing weight!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,021 Member
    Unfortunately it could be due to genetics. Does your mother or grandmothers have it?





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  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
    I beleive it's genetics also.


    My face and arms are the first place my fat goes. :grumble:

    However, when i lose too much weight then my face looks old. :ohwell:
  • 2012Kristin
    2012Kristin Posts: 222 Member
    Unfortunately it could be due to genetics. Does your mother or grandmothers have it?

    Not that I know of. All my family is fairly petite.
  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
    even when I was 16 years old and weighed 110 pounds (I'm 5'7") I had a double chin, like I was part bullfrog or something. I finally had liposuction under my chin. miracle.
  • NewChristine1483
    NewChristine1483 Posts: 24 Member
    There actually is an exercise you can do for this.. tilt your head all the way back, like you're looking at the top of a skyscraper. Then open and close your mouth, tightening the muscles on your neck. You will look like a fish-out-of-water, literally, but it works! Also just brinigng your jaw forward while tilting your head back works too.

    And "fork putdowns and table pushbacks".. funny, but rude, and not the place when someone is asking a valid question.
  • Laura_Ivy
    Laura_Ivy Posts: 555 Member
    As you lose weight it will slowly disappear. For me it's a genetic thing since my Grandma had it and so did my Dad. :o/ But once I got to my goal weight it had all but disappeared.
  • NewChristine1483
    NewChristine1483 Posts: 24 Member
    Also, tilt your head upwards in pictures. Or, don't be "face foward" - stand a little off center and tilt your head to look at the camera.

    These are all tricks of the trade, though - biggest is def losing weight. the rest will come! :) good luck.
  • catshark209
    catshark209 Posts: 1,133 Member
    I have a fat face too..with those annoying fat cheeks. My partner said I remind him of those dancing hamsters in that car commercial..forget what it is.
    Unfortunately, in my case, its genetic. My father's family all have the same facial structure as me. I guess its "adorable":grumble:
  • yesiamaduck
    yesiamaduck Posts: 531 Member
    There actually is an exercise you can do for this.. tilt your head all the way back, like you're looking at the top of a skyscraper. Then open and close your mouth, tightening the muscles on your neck. You will look like a fish-out-of-water, literally, but it works! Also just brinigng your jaw forward while tilting your head back works too.

    And "fork putdowns and table pushbacks".. funny, but rude, and not the place when someone is asking a valid question.

    Just did this, it hurts man! How am I meant to excessively chatter if I'm too busy burning off chin fat (thanks for the tip :D I get quite the double chin)
  • carolijon
    carolijon Posts: 4
    maybe because you are self conscious about your ;double chin' you keep your head down. try looking up.........good luck:happy:
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
    Oh, it'll go........................here's a true life depiction of mine!

    Pollydoublechins.jpg

    but it DOES help to stick your chin out a little bit :)
  • Laura_Ivy
    Laura_Ivy Posts: 555 Member
    Wow! What an awesome transformation Woggy3939! You look amazing. <3
  • 2012Kristin
    2012Kristin Posts: 222 Member
    Oh, it'll go........................here's a true life depiction of mine!

    Thank you so much for sharing woggy3939 - it is definitely inspirational to see that it can be done!
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    There actually is an exercise you can do for this.. tilt your head all the way back, like you're looking at the top of a skyscraper. Then open and close your mouth, tightening the muscles on your neck. You will look like a fish-out-of-water, literally, but it works! Also just brinigng your jaw forward while tilting your head back works too.

    And "fork putdowns and table pushbacks".. funny, but rude, and not the place when someone is asking a valid question.

    Exercising a particular area does not reduce the fat from that area.
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
    Oh, it'll go........................here's a true life depiction of mine!

    Thank you so much for sharing woggy3939 - it is definitely inspirational to see that it can be done!

    You're welcome, my dear :)

    Polly
  • yesiamaduck
    yesiamaduck Posts: 531 Member
    There actually is an exercise you can do for this.. tilt your head all the way back, like you're looking at the top of a skyscraper. Then open and close your mouth, tightening the muscles on your neck. You will look like a fish-out-of-water, literally, but it works! Also just brinigng your jaw forward while tilting your head back works too.

    And "fork putdowns and table pushbacks".. funny, but rude, and not the place when someone is asking a valid question.

    Exercising a particular area does not reduce the fat from that area.

    It tones it though, often when you loose weight you have some excess skin
  • Starlage
    Starlage Posts: 1,709 Member
    When they take the pic stick your head forward a little. It works miracles.

    Ditto! This is what I do. I've got a small one too no matter what I weigh- genetics. I make sure to push my chin forward a bit and tilt upwards a bit to stretch that extra skin out. Like others said not fixable if it's genetic without surgery. It's not that bad- very normal! Just request the picture taker hold the camera a little higher, this does amazing things too :o)
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    There actually is an exercise you can do for this.. tilt your head all the way back, like you're looking at the top of a skyscraper. Then open and close your mouth, tightening the muscles on your neck. You will look like a fish-out-of-water, literally, but it works! Also just brinigng your jaw forward while tilting your head back works too.

    And "fork putdowns and table pushbacks".. funny, but rude, and not the place when someone is asking a valid question.

    Exercising a particular area does not reduce the fat from that area.

    It tones it though, often when you loose weight you have some excess skin

    There is no such thing as "toning"
  • ADTeachTX
    ADTeachTX Posts: 204 Member
    Oh, it'll go........................here's a true life depiction of mine!

    Pollydoublechins.jpg

    but it DOES help to stick your chin out a little bit :)

    That;s a great photo. Thanks for the uplift. I too suffer from double chin and it is most genetic with a little fat face. I have a naturally thin face but still have the double chin. Weight loss helps but will likely not get rid of it entirely. The rest of my face is long an thin. That means when I lose all the weight that I want I might look sick as my face will be so thin but the rest of my body is not quite matching.
  • Forme4real2
    Forme4real2 Posts: 24
    Seated fork put-downs. Table pushbacks.

    Way too funny! I'm def doing that exercise more often. LOL
  • kapeluza
    kapeluza Posts: 3,434 Member
    Here is a trick I learned a long time ago, stand tall, hold your shoulders back, and stick your chin up just slightly. "Simply touch the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth and smile. This action helps muscles tighten around the neck area. That, and, it instantly makes you more aware of any inadvertent slouching. Say cheese — hold the extra chin."
  • leslie0422
    leslie0422 Posts: 108 Member
    When they take the pic stick your head forward a little. It works miracles.

    I'm always trying to play with angles! And I always have the photog take the pics at a downward angle!

    A photographer friend of mine says to poke your head forward alittle and then drop you chin. Sounds weird but it has worked for me in pics.
  • krist3ng
    krist3ng Posts: 259 Member
    eh, who cares! It's because you're smiling happily, not doing the strained "no double chin, soulless eyes" smile.
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