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Non-surgical methods of getting rid of the second chin
Last reviewed: 13.06.2024
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Choosing the best procedure from the second chin, you need to choose a doctor: cosmetologist, plastic surgeon. A full consultation is necessary, justification of the advantages and disadvantages of each method in this or that case. Most often, the choice of procedure is based on what kind of spruce is to be achieved.
Taping
The procedure of chin taping is an alternative to lifting using various surgical techniques. The essence of the procedure is that special tightening tapes, or tapes, are applied to the face. They resemble a tightening patch. There is a special scheme and technology of their application.
The process of taping can be done as follows:
- Clean and prepare the skin of the chin to remove oil and dirt to ensure better adhesion of the medical tape.
- Use a special medical tape, which is usually elastic and adheres well to the skin.
- Apply the chin tape so that it provides additional support and weight to the skin in the area of the second chin. It is important to ensure that the tape is tight enough against the skin but does not cause discomfort or restriction of movement.
- Make sure the tape is securely attached to the skin and does not slip or fold during movement.
- Depending on individual preferences and needs, taping can be temporary or performed regularly over a period of time.
The lifting effect is achieved due to the fact that tapes have three main effects: lymphatic drainage, myofascial, lifting. Thus, due to the lymphatic drainage effect, blood and lymph circulation is significantly improved, hemostasis indicators are improved, lymph stagnation is eliminated, and, consequently, tissue edema is eliminated. Myofascial action is aimed at strengthening and tightening the weakened muscles of the face and chin. Lifting function implies tightening of the skin, subcutaneous structures. In more severe cases, with a pronounced second chin, it is necessary to use the kinesiotape procedure.
It is important to remember that taping can be a temporary solution and is not a treatment for a second chin. Before using taping or other methods, it is recommended that you consult a qualified professional for guidance and advice on the appropriate approach.
Bandage and bandage for the second chin
A bandage and dressing can be used for the second chin. This is a great alternative to surgical techniques and a great complement to traditional chin removal methods such as exercise, massage, masks and compresses.
There are different types of bandages and dressings. The mechanism of their action is to tighten the skin, strengthen muscles, activate blood circulation, improve nutritional processes, oxygenate the blood. An elastic bandage, compression bandage, elastic mask are used. They are attached differently (according to the instruction), but perform approximately the same functions. Due to moderate pressure on the muscles, they improve blood circulation, nutrition, normalize metabolic processes, increase the rate of lipolysis. All this contributes to the fact that the skin and muscles become even and smooth, tightened. Bandages and masks have special cutouts for eyes, mouth, nose and ears. They are worn for a certain period of time.
A face bandage is used. There are three main types of bandages: rubber, breathable, cooling. As a rule, the rubber bandage has the most intensive effect, however, it can have side effects. The skin may not receive enough oxygen, may experience excessive pressure. A breathable bandage is created from a fabric that allows oxygen to pass through easily. Thanks to this, the skin easily gets access to oxygen, it intensifies the processes of metabolism, lipolysis. Cooling bandage due to compression and moderate pressure has a cooling effect on the face and chin. Intensively tightens the skin, makes the muscles more elastic. A tightening belt is also used, which allows you to tighten the skin of the face, chin, cheeks. In general, there are practically no contraindications to the use of bandages and bandages. But it can not be put on with excess body weight, when the face is round, swollen, cheeks are large. You should not wear a bandage if there are lesions and irritations in the chin area, if there are growths and moles in this area, which can be damaged mechanically.
Chin towel.
Few people guess that from the second chin is applied towel. You can perform certain manipulations with an ordinary towel. There are several options for its use.
Option 1: The towel can be soaked in hot water. The water should be well hot, but not boiling water. This towel is used for intensive facial rubbing. It is better to use standard massage techniques: first make light stroking. The face should be blotted with a towel, slightly pressing the problem areas. Then more intense wringing, then kneading, circular movements are made. After that, again it is necessary to apply light stroking techniques. All movements should be applied along the course of massage lines, which can be found on the Internet, or anatomical atlases, or clarify the masseur, beautician. After the procedure is recommended to perform hands vibration movements, such as tapping with fingertips. Under the influence of heat, pores expand, there is an intensification of processes, fatty deposits are broken down faster, toxins and metabolites are removed. Vibration activates cells and muscles after intensive treatment.
Option 2. You can use a contrasting effect. To do this, you need to prepare two basins of water. In one should be hot water, in the other - cold water. You will need two towels. They are moistened in water. On the face put sequentially cold, then hot towel. A contrast is created, which tones the muscles, positively affects the nerve endings, skin. You can conduct contrast massage, alternating cold and hot effects. The methodology is written above.
Option 3. The towel is soaked in a salt solution. It is better to use sea salt: at the rate of 1-2 tablespoons per 1.5-2 liters of water. It is better to use cold water. The towel is soaked in water, then it is applied to the face for 5 minutes. After that it is re-wetted in the salt solution, after which the towel is carried out intensive massage. After the massage is over, re-moisten the towel in the solution and place it on the face for 5 minutes to soothe and tone the skin.
Option 4. The towel is soaked in a decoction of healing herbs. Various herbs can be used, but it is better to use tonic herbs. For example, plaunus, chamomile, sage, lavender, mint, melissa, linden, raspberry. You can use one or more herbs. The towel can be wetted in a cold broth, in a hot broth, or to conduct contrasting effects can be applied to the towel on the face as a compress, you can use it to massage.
Option 5. Water or salt solution enrich with essential oil: add 1-3 drops of one of the oils: lilac, lavender, rosemary, cypress, juniper, thuja, fir, sage, neroli, jasmine, damask rose. Then a towel is soaked in this solution (hot or cold), applied as compresses or for massage.
The second chin patch
Many women use from the second chin patch. You will need a transdermal anti-cellulite patch. It is applied to the skin of the chin. It has a tightening effect, makes more intense metabolic processes in the skin, stimulates lipolysis. It is enough to simply stick the patch on the chin, use it regularly for several weeks. Many experts recommend using such a patch for 28 days, which will allow you to achieve a tangible and visible effect, fix it.
Second chin roll
A special roller can be used for the second chin. The method is called the Fukutsuze method, which is a Japanese method of slimming and skin tightening. You can buy a ready-made roller in a store (cosmetic, massage store or salon). You can create a roll from a towel. So, the roller is placed under the chin, so that the angle between the rib cage and the chin is about 90 degrees. The roll can be dry, or pre-moistened in cold or hot water. The roll should be placed in such a way that it is not possible to bend the neck and press it against the rib cage. This not only contributes to mechanical pressure, massage of the chin, but also aligns the back, posture.
Lyapko applicator
To eliminate the second chin, you can use a special Lyapko applicator, which is a kind of roller, or a mat on which needles of different sizes and shapes are threaded. Silver, golden, copper, iron needles are used. It is they that have an effect on the body. Thus, due to the mechanical impact of needles on the human body, there is an activation of receptors, nerve endings. This improves metabolic processes, normalizes blood circulation. Applicator is widely used to increase the sensitivity of the skin, to increase muscle tone, to relieve pain syndrome, if any. With the help of needles, the activity of tissues and the intensity of cellular metabolism is increased.
Compresses for the second chin
You can use compresses quite effectively for the second chin. You can use hot compresses, cold compresses, or contrast compresses. The most pronounced tightening effect is observed with the use of contrast compresses, which alternate exposure to hot compresses and cold compresses. Carry out compresses is quite simple: you need to take a towel or cotton cloth, prepare the active solution (base), in which you will dip the towel. The towel is placed in the prepared solution (hot or cold). Then apply it to the face for 5-10 minutes. After that, rinse the towel again in the solution, and again apply to the face. When carrying out contrast compresses, first you need to make a compress of hot broth, hold it for 2-3 minutes, then - from cold. Also hold 2-3 minutes, then change it. Also keep 2-3 minutes, then change it again hot. We alternate compresses about 5-6 times. Compresses from the second chin is better to end with a cold compress.
As a basis, you can use various plant decoctions. Let's consider the main recipes.
Recipe #1.
We prepare a decoction of the following plants: elecampane high, lure high, common calamus, althea root in a ratio of 1:2:1:1:1.
Recipe #2.
We take as a base honey, melt it on low heat, add a teaspoon of the following herbs: Siberian bush, Siberian fir, sage, sage medicinal, mountain ephedra.
Recipe #3.
Take wheat germ oil, heat to about 70 degrees, add the following herbal components: blueberries, beans, eleutherococcus, rose hips, horsetail, St. John's wort and chamomile in equal parts. Boil on low heat for 1-2 minutes. Use as a compress.
Recipe #4.
We prepare a decoction of the following herbs: marsh aire, aloe tree, common anise, birch mushroom in a ratio of 1:1:2:1.
Recipe #5.
Under the compress we use the following herbal decoction: elecampane high, nettle dicotyledonous, common juniper in equal parts.
Recipe #6.
Prepare a decoction of herbs: goldenseal small, oak bark, bark, bark cruschina, grass lure, levzea safflower, Chinese lemongrass in a ratio of 1:1:2:3:1:1:1.
Prescription #7.
We use a decoction of the following herbs: common anise, fresh sea buckthorn, blackthorn, common bird cherry in a ratio of 1:3:1:2.
Recipe #8.
We use a decoction of herbs: chokeberry, hay threshed, raspberries, red pepper in a ratio of 2:2:1:1:1.
Prescription #9.
Recommended decoction of herbs: hawthorn prickly, common cowberry in equal parts.
Prescription #10.
Decoction of herbs: common oregano, common kalina, Caucasian nettle in a ratio of 1:1:2.
Chin diet
From the second chin there is a diet. More precisely, it is necessary to follow a balanced diet, which will contain a sufficient amount of substances necessary for normal metabolic processes. The diet should contain a limited amount of fat to avoid excessive deposition of spare nutrients in the area of subcutaneous fatty tissue. After all, the main deposition of fat occurs precisely in those areas where there is a lot of subcutaneous fatty tissue. This is, above all, the chin, waist, thighs. Adherence to diet is a prerequisite for an effective fight against the second chin. No treatment or remedy will be effective without diet.
Complex and specific diets are not required. However, the patient who wants to get rid of the second chin, should completely exclude from the diet all spicy, fatty, fried dishes, smoked meats, marinades. Spices, spices, sauces, seasonings are excluded. A lot of sweets and flour should also not be consumed. Confectionery should be in limited quantities. It is recommended to eat hot, mostly first courses, soups, broths. Frying is better to replace steamed or boiled dishes, baking, stewing, blanching. In dishes is recommended to add fresh spinach, marjoram, sorrel, basil, or celery, which have a normalizing effect on metabolic processes, improve digestion. Instead of tea and coffee, vegetable decoctions are recommended. If you drink tea, it is better that it was green tea. You need to drink more clean water (at least 2 liters a day). Carbonated water and drinks are not recommended, as they cause moisture retention in the body.
Second chin haircuts
Women with a second chin need to choose haircuts that will help hide the defect. To do this, you need to choose haircuts that will help to highlight and emphasize the oval face. Let's consider the main haircuts recommended for women with a second chin.
Graduated layered haircut. It's done on short hair. It gives the hair an additional volume. Due to this there is a visual reduction of fullness, hiding defects, fat deposits, sagging neck. Suitable for businesswomen.
Bob haircut (symmetrical). This is a classic, universal haircut for short hair. Suitable for almost any occasion, for all types and temperaments. Gives volume to the hair. Even sparse hair acquires a thick, lush look. It helps to hide fullness, second chin.
Bob" haircut (asymmetrical). Allows you to visually lengthen the face, make the shape of the face more correct, even. The main emphasis is on the eyes, so the second chin goes to the second plan. Such haircuts are preferred by creative women, creative individuals.
Symmetrical pixie cut. Creates additional volume on the top of the head, so all other parts of the body visually become less noticeable. Significantly reduces the neck and the second chin. Suitable for full-figured women.
An asymmetrical version of the pixie. Effectively hides all the flaws characteristic of a full face Suitable for mature ladies. Significantly rejuvenates. Suitable for purposeful and optimistic natures.
Classic bob. Suitable for full women, hides round cheeks, second chin. Ideal for all ages.
A bob with round bangs. Good for women with an oval or round face. Suitable for active, confident, goal-oriented women. Suitable for all ages.
For medium-length hair is suitable scaffolding with bangs, which allows you to hide all the shortcomings of the neck, chin, neckline.
For long hair, such hairstyles as curls, curls, perms, chemo, high ponytails, ponytails with side or back combing are suitable. Cascading styles, backcombing, long braids, braids, braids, Greek braids are perfect for all ages. Under long hair to hide any imperfections of the face and neck is as easy as possible. Also for long hair, the variety of hairstyles is almost inexhaustible.
How to hide the second chin with makeup?
Every woman should know how to hide the second chin with makeup. Of course, this will not solve the problem, but it will help you look much more attractive and confident. With the help of decorative cosmetics you can favorably emphasize the desired areas and hide the shortcomings. With the help of contouring techniques, you can give the face a certain shape, contour, correct oval. The second chin can also be favorably disguised.
In the case of the second chin, the lower face is contoured. It is important to create a clear line of the lower jaw. The second chin in this case appears as if immersed in the shadow, therefore less noticeable. For contouring (contouring), you need to use cosmetics a few tones darker. This creates a visual effect. Those sides that are darkened, have a less voluminous appearance. More volume appears in those areas where a light tone is applied. From cosmetics you will need: foundation cream, rouge or bronzer, highlighter, powder. Tonal cream should not differ from the color of the skin. If there is no highlighter, it can be replaced with a very light foundation. Powder will be needed for final coverage after all the products have been applied.
Step-by-step, the procedure looks like this.
- The first stage is preparatory. The skin should be cleaned, moisturized. Then it is recommended to wait 10 minutes until the moisturizer is absorbed.
- The second stage is tinting. At this stage it is necessary to achieve an even tone for the face, neck, décolleté zone.
- The third stage is the contouring stage. At this stage, the chin area and the lower part of the face are darkened. The rest of the face is lightened.
- The fourth step is leveling. The applied contouring agent is evenly spread. There should not be a pronounced border.
- The fifth stage is the light correction stage. Brightening cosmetics are applied to the part of the face that needs to be volumized.
- The sixth step is the final stage. Makeup is fixed with powder of natural color.
Face contouring is a useful method that allows you to hide not only the second chin, but also other skin problems and defects.