Double chin
A double chin is not always about weight. Genetics, facial structure and a local build-up of fat under the chin all play a part, and that area can hold on despite training and healthy eating.
Belkyra is an injectable treatment designed specifically to reduce submental fat. Its active ingredient, deoxycholic acid, is similar to a substance the body produces naturally to break down fat. Injected into the fat under the chin, it destroys the fat cells it targets.
Unlike a treatment that temporarily moves fat or disguises the jawline, Belkyra aims at the fat cells themselves. Once destroyed, those cells generally do not come back, so the result lasts, provided your weight stays relatively stable.
What to expect
The treatment is given through several small injections under the chin. A consultation assesses how much fat is present, the elasticity of the skin, the definition of the jawline and the result you want.
- Expect 3 to 4 sessions for an optimal result.
- Sessions are at least four weeks apart.
- Depending on the size of the double chin and the response to treatment, some people need fewer or more sessions; the Canadian protocol allows up to six. Results appear gradually, over the weeks, as the body clears the treated fat cells.
- Temporary swelling is expected after a session; it is a normal part of the process.
- The final result takes shape progressively, often a few months after the last session.
Who is it for?
Belkyra suits people who want to reduce a double chin without surgery, particularly when the main cause is a local build-up of fat under the chin. It is indicated in adults to improve the appearance of moderate to severe fullness or convexity linked to submental fat.
When skin laxity is significant, or the issue is mainly anatomical, another treatment or a combination of approaches may be more appropriate. A personalised assessment is essential to determine whether Belkyra is the right choice for you.
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