How to Choose Medical Treatments for Double Chin in South Korea? At NEWYOUNG in Cheongdam, Seoul – First, determine whether it’s caused by fat, loose skin, or retracted chin, then explore lower jaw line treatment options and costs.
A noticeable Double Chin isn’t necessarily caused by excess fat alone. Some people only see it when looking down, with it barely visible from the front; others may not be overweight but still feel like their chin and neck merge together when viewed from the side. Still, there are those who are truly concerned about a loose jawline. It’s important to identify which type it is first, so as not to simply say “I want to get rid of my Double Chin” during a consultation.
When it comes to Double Chin, check these 4 things first: fat, loose skin, chin proportion, and neck movement
| What you see | The most common reasons | Key questions to ask during a in-person consultation |
|---|---|---|
| It has a noticeable thickness under the chin on both the front and side views. | Thickness of fat and soft tissue under the chin | Which layer does the thickness mainly lie in? How do you define the scope of contour management? |
| It feels soft when pinched, and the jawline appears even more blurred when turning the head. | Skin elasticity and sagging in the lower face | Should it be evaluated based on firming and lifting effects, or should we also consider the skin around the mouth? |
| I’m not overweight, but from the side, my neck seems really short. | Weaker projection in front of the chin, facial-to-neck ratio | Does the shape of the chin make the Double Chin more noticeable? |
| A pulling or stringy sensation only appears when lifting the head or exerting force | Movement in the neck and below the chin | What are the differences between a static and expressive face, and when looking up? |
The appearance under the chin is influenced by factors such as fat distribution, skin quality, and the proportion of muscles and bones. Even though it’s referred to as a Double Chin, its causes can vary.Review of Chin and Neck Area Assessment
30-Second Self-Reflection: Which type are you more like?
1. Judge from side views—don’t rely solely on selfies taken with your head down.
Everyone may develop lines when looking down. Please take a side view in a natural standing position with the camera at chin level; if you still find the jawline unclear from both front and side angles, move on to the next step.
2. Are you pinching the thickness or the loose skin?
There’s a noticeable thickness below the chin, while the skin is relatively thin but loose—when stretched, the contours become temporarily clearer, which provides different insights. Be sure to mention this sensation during your consultation; you don’t need to decide on a treatment plan on your own first.
3. Check if the front of the chin is prominent enough
For some people whose chins are naturally short or retracted, the neck contour tends to appear crowded. Focusing solely on the area below the chin may not yield the desired proportion to the sides of the face.
4. Take one photo while relaxing and one while looking up
The contours when relaxed and the tension felt when lifting the head help distinguish between static tissues and dynamic neck movements. The deep structures beneath the chin cannot always be accurately assessed just by looking at the exterior, which is why a in-person consultation requires examining the entire neck-face junction.Ultrasound Assessment Study of the Tissues Below the Chin
If you want to refine your jawline, the consultation process is more important than specifying treatments upfront.
When the goal is to achieve “cleaner contours,” the clinic director typically examines several factors in sequence: the thickness under the chin, skin laxity, whether the flesh around the mouth sagging as well, the proportion of the chin, and the pace of treatment you’re comfortable with. These elements determine whether to focus on contour shaping, tightening and lifting, thread lifting, or addressing the overall proportions first.
You can simply pass on the following paragraph to your consultant:
What bothers me is ＿＿（a prominent Double Chin / the chin and neck merging together from the side / a loose jawline）。My weight is ＿＿, and it’s more noticeable when I’m relaxed; it becomes even more apparent when I lower or raise my head. I want my profile and jawline to look neater, and I’d like to know first whether it’s mainly due to fat, loose skin, or an issue with the shape of my chin.
NEWYOUNG Prices for Double Chin and Jaw Line Treatments
Below are the lower-face treatment options available in NEWYOUNG Clinic’s current price list, with prices listed in Korean won and excluding VAT:
| Project | Price |
|---|---|
| Short Coil Sculpting: Double Chin | ₩500,000 |
| PDO Thread: Jaw Line + Double Chin | ₩1,000,000 |
| ONDA Lifting: 60,000 pulses per session for the face | ₩600,000 |
| ONDA Lifting: 80,000 pulses per session for the face | ₩800,000 |
The price can serve as a starting point for planning your budget. What’s truly important is to clarify during the in-person consultation which specific areas you want to improve, so as to avoid treating the jawline, Double Chin, and excess flesh around the mouth as the same issue.
To get a Double Chin assessment in Cheongdam, Seoul, make sure to prepare your photos first.
Before heading to Korea from Taiwan, taking 4 photos with natural light is sufficient: a front view showing a relaxed expression, a 45-degree angle shot, a side view, and one with the head slightly tilted up. Avoid using filters, and there’s no need to deliberately pull in the chin. Pairing these photos with the accompanying description helps NEWYOUNG Clinic focus more quickly on contour issues during the in-person consultation.
Located in Cheongdam, Seoul, NEWYOUNG Clinic offers one-on-one consultations led by Director Oh Su-jun. The clinic specializes in non-surgical anti-aging treatments, lifting procedures, collagen regeneration, skin condition management, and safe injection assessments. Professional Mandarin translation is available throughout the consultation, making it ideal for Taiwanese patients traveling to Korea for cosmetic procedures who wish to discuss both their jawline and overall facial proportions.
Common Issues with Double Chin
If your weight isn’t high, why do you still have a Double Chin?
Beyond fat thickness, factors such as the proportion at the front of the chin, skin laxity, and the tissue at the junction of the neck and face can all make a Double Chin more noticeable.
Do you need treatment if you only develop a Double Chin when you look down?
Wrinkles appearing when looking down are quite common. The key to judging is whether the contour still looks good in a natural standing position, from the front and side views—there’s no need to rely solely on selfies taken while looking down.
Should the Double Chin and excess fat around the mouth be treated together?
These two issues may appear together or each one can be a major concern on its own. The flesh around the mouth is located from outside the corners of the mouth down to the jawline, while the Double Chin appears mainly below the chin. It’s important to assess them separately during a in-person consultation.
Does a retracted chin make the Double Chin more noticeable?
When the projection at the front of the chin is weak, the transition between the face and neck may appear shorter, which in turn makes the Double Chin more noticeable. Whether this is due to such proportion issues needs to be determined by examining the side view along with the overall facial contour.
How much does double chin thread lifting cost?
According to NEWYOUNG’s current price list, the Short Loop Procedure for Double Chin costs ₩500,000, while the Lower Jaw Line + Double Chin PDO Thread Procedure costs ₩1,000,000 — both prices are exclusive of VAT.
What photos should I send before going to Seoul?
Take photos of a relaxed front view in natural light, one at 45 degrees, one from the side, and one with the head slightly raised. Then explain which part you care most about—whether it’s the front view, the side view, or the jawline.