EMFACE Submentum: A New Approach to Non-Surgical Double Chin Reduction
The latest applicator in the EMFACE family targets the submental region with simultaneous radiofrequency and HIFES energy, offering a needle-free route to a sharper, more defined jawline.
The chin and neck have long been one of the most requested areas in aesthetic consultations. Submental fullness, commonly referred to as a double chin, is caused by a combination of factors: weakened muscle tone, excess submental fat, and a loss of skin laxity that changes the cervicomental angle over time. Until recently, meaningful improvement has largely required either injectable treatments or surgical intervention. EMFACE Submentum changes that.
The Science Behind the Treatment
EMFACE Submentum uses the same synchronised radiofrequency (RF) and HIFES technology (High-Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation) that underpins the original EMFACE system, but with a dedicated applicator designed specifically for the submental region. The RF energy heats the dermis, triggering heat shock proteins that stimulate collagen and elastin remodelling. Simultaneously, HIFES contractions target the platysma and digastric muscles, which are central to the structural integrity of the lower face.
The digastric muscle, which runs beneath the jaw in two fleshy sections joined by a central tendon, plays a surprisingly important role in the appearance of the lower face. When it weakens, it contributes to sagging and the loss of definition that many patients associate with ageing in this area. EMFACE Submentum works to rehabilitate that tone non-invasively.
“Its noninvasive technology uniquely targets layers from skin to muscle, enhancing the aesthetic appearance with unprecedented precision and ease.” — Miss Sherina Balaratnam, Medical Director, S-Thetics Clinic
Clinical Results
Based on manufacturer clinical data, EMFACE Submentum delivers measurable outcomes across multiple parameters:
• 35% submentum volume reduction: A clinically significant reduction in the appearance of submental fullness.
• 37% reduction in wrinkles: Improvement in skin texture and laxity in the neck and chin region.
• 30% increase in muscle tone: Restoration of underlying muscular support for the lower face.
• 23% improvement in lift: A visible improvement in the cervicomental angle and jawline contour.
Results are achieved across a course of four treatments, each lasting approximately 20 minutes, with sessions recommended weekly over one month. Peak results are typically seen 6 to 12 weeks after completing the course, as collagen remodelling and muscle conditioning continue to develop.
Miss Balaratnam as a Global KOL for EMFACE
Miss Sherina Balaratnam, Medical Director and Surgeon at S-Thetics Clinic, is a Global Key Opinion Leader for BTL Aesthetics, the manufacturer behind EMFACE. She is the first non-US Doctor in over 30 years to be appointed to this role, reflecting both her clinical expertise and her contribution to the global conversation around facial muscle science.
She has presented on EMFACE Submentum at the AMWC-Asia conference in Taipei, Taiwan, and at the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) Brunch, sharing her knowledge of anatomy, the role of the digastric and platysma muscles, and how HIFES energy activates them. Her presentations cover the cervicomental angle as a measurable marker of ageing in the neck, and how non-surgical approaches can now produce results once reserved for surgical intervention.
What This Means for Our Patients
S-Thetics Clinic is among the first practices globally to introduce both EMFACE and EMFACE Submentum, and our protocols are delivered under full doctor supervision using VISIA imaging to guide and monitor outcomes.
EMFACE Submentum is particularly suited to patients who are concerned about fullness under the chin, a loss of jawline definition, or early to moderate neck laxity, and who want a non-surgical, needle-free option. It also pairs well with the original EMFACE treatment for full-face lifting, or can be combined with EXION RF or carefully considered injectable treatments depending on individual anatomy.
There is no downtime. Most patients describe the sensation as a warm, rhythmic tapping. Treatments take 20 minutes and can be scheduled into a lunch break.
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About Miss Sherina Balaratnam
Miss (Dr) Sherina Balaratnam MBBS MRCS(Edin) MSc(UCL) is the founder and Medical Director of S-Thetics Clinic in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. With 26 years as a qualified doctor, a 7-year background in NHS reconstructive plastic surgery, and 14 years specialising in aesthetic medicine, she is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in her field. She holds the role of Global Key Opinion Leader for BTL Aesthetics and lectures internationally on topics including facial anatomy, muscle physiology, and the science of non-surgical rejuvenation.