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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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12 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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45 to 75 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 45 years and older. 2. Systemic health : systemically healthy individuals (without significant systemic diseases), in good general health (ASA SCORE I OR II). 3. Anatomical classification: participants classified as Type D according to Dedo Cervicomental angle classification (characterized by increased submental fat with platysma laxity and loss of angle definition due to both skin and fat). 4. weight stability : proposed addition. stable weight loss. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age: under 45 years 2. Systemic diseases: presence of uncontrolled or relevant systemic diseases affecting wound healing or outcomes * active autoimmune diseases * uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. * bleeding or coagulation disorders * advanced chronic liver or kidney disease. 3. anatomical classification: any Dedo classification other than type D (Type A,B,C). 4. Relevant medical history :proposed addition. * history of previous surgical or cosmetic interventions in the neck/chin area * active skin diseases or infections in the treatment area. .known history of hypertrophic or keloid scarring. 5. Medication and supplements: proposed addition. * use of anticoagulant medications (warfarin, clopidogrel) * use supplements or medications affecting bleeding (high-dose aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, garlic ,ginkgo biloba) within a specified period before the procedure. 6. Lifestyle factors: proposed addition. * heavy smoking ( negatively affects wound healing ). * significant alcohol consumption.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Latakia university
Latakia, Syria