Target Stubborn Chin Fat Without Surgery
Belkyra is the first non-surgical treatment approved by Health Canada and the FDA for unwanted fullness in the area under the chin. Submental fullness, also known as a “double chin”, can occur as a result of aging, genetics or weight gain.
Belkyra has an active ingredient known as deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is a naturally-occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected in the fat beneath the chin Belkyra destroys the fat cells resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness.
A Belkyra treatment takes about 60 minutes. 30 minutes to numb the skin and 30 minutes for the injections. The area underneath the chin is marked with a grid containing small dots to target the specific area. You will then receive multiple small injections under your chin ensuring that the product is dispersed evenly resulting in uniform resorption of fat.
The number of treatments necessary to reach your desired result will vary from patient to patient. Each treatment is spaced at least 4 weeks apart until the desired result is achieved. Most patients require 3 treatments to a mx of 6 treatments.
You will have significant swelling and possible bruising under you chin. You may also experience redness in the area. Downtime is typically 1-3 days for symptoms to subside, but pain and numbness and continue for weeks.
Patients usually see improvement 4-6 weeks after their first treatment. Though to achieve optimal results 2 to 3 follow up treatments may be needed.
Once the fat cells have been destroyed with Belkyra these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat. The cells are gone permanently. It is possible for the remaining cells to grow with weight gain, so maintaining a stable weight following treatment will help to ensure long term results.
