For some people having a double chin can be very embarrassing. It's a fairly common issue and it can be difficult to lose. The two main reasons that we develop double chins are genetics and increased weight. If you want to get rid of your double chin, you first need to figure out why you have it.

If you have a weight problem, getting rid of your double chin may be as easy as improving your overall health by following a regular exercise plan. You might want to take up swimming, jogging, dancing or go to the gym, for instance.

You could also try modifying your eating habits. That could help you lose weight, get rid of your double chin and have more energy. Eating healthy can also prevent a lot of other health issues, such as diabetes and heart trouble, so you can't lose by exercising.

While we're discussing exercise, whether your double chin comes from a weight problem or from genetics, you can do facial exercises to get rid of your double chin.

One popular face exercise is known as the shovel and it's used to work a muscle in your jaw called the platysma. Basically, it involves opening your mouth as wide as you can and placing your bottom lip over your bottom teeth. Then simply move your jaw up and down.

You can also practice several different facial expressions to exercise the muscles in your face. Try smiling, frowning, making a surprised look and more. All of that can help you control your double chin problem.

An additional exercise you can try is holding an object under your chin while opening your mouth as wide as you can. You could try using a tennis ball or baseball or, if you don't have one of those around, maybe an orange or an apple. Having something under your chin will give you some additional resistance for the exercise.

The muscles you should be concerned with are the same ones you use for chewing. Now, since gaining weight can only add to your double chin health issues, that doesn't mean you should constantly eat. Rather, try chewing some sugarless gum. Chewing gum gives your jaw plenty of exercise.

Even though you could turn to an expensive and invasive cosmetic treatment to lose your double chin, facial exercises allow you to save money and improve your looks at the same time. You'll not only find yourself with a single chin again, you just might get rid of some wrinkles along the way too!