New surgical fix for double chin shows promise in small trial
NCT ID NCT07391176
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a surgical procedure to correct double chin in 12 women aged 45 and older. The surgery involved removing some neck muscle and fat, tightening the area, and removing extra skin. Participants were followed for 3 months. The main goal was to measure changes in the chin-neck angle and check for complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- submentoplasty surgery (platysma muscle resection and plication with skin excision)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this procedure could offer a more effective surgical option for people bothered by a double chin who want lasting improvement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (12 people) with no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and surgery carries risks like scarring, infection, or nerve damage.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Latakia university
Latakia, Syria