Let’s Talk About Injections For Double Chin
A defined jawline and elegant neck contour can make a noticeable difference to your overall facial profile and it’s an area that many of our patients request help on fixing. While some are complaining of the fullness that has come about from weight gain and age, some are predisposed to this due to genetics and family history with their anatomy.
If you’re looking for a non-surgical way to reduce the appearance of a double chin, Belkyra®/Deoxycholic Acid may be an option worth exploring.
Designed specifically to target submental fullness — the fat beneath the chin — Belkyra/Deoxycholic Acid is a popular injectable treatment for adults who want to achieve a more sculpted, refined lower-face profile without surgery and with minimal downtime.
How Does Belkyra/Deoxycholic Acid Work?
Belkyra contains deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps break down dietary fat. When carefully injected into the fat beneath the chin, Belkyra/Deoxycholic Acid works by destroying targeted fat cells. The body then naturally processes and eliminates the cellular debris over time.
Unlike treatments that simply shrink fat cells temporarily, Belkyra/Deoxycholic Acid is designed to permanently destroy the treated fat cells. However, maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle is important for preserving your overall results.
What Happens During a Belkyra/Deoxycholic Treatment?
Your treatment begins with a personalized consultation and assessment of your chin and neck area. Your practitioner will determine whether Belkyra/Deoxycholic Acid is appropriate for you and create a treatment plan based on your anatomy, the amount of submental fullness and your desired outcome.
During treatment, the area is carefully mapped before a series of small injections are placed into the targeted fat beneath the chin.
Treatment time is generally relatively short, allowing Belkyra/Deoxycholic Acid to fit conveniently into many busy schedules. Depending on your individual needs, a series of treatments may be recommended to gradually achieve your desired level of contouring.
Is There Downtime?
Belkyra/Deoxycholic Acid is a non-surgical treatment, so there are no surgical incisions or general anaesthesia involved. However, temporary swelling is a normal and expected part of the treatment process.
You may also experience redness, tenderness, bruising, numbness or firmness in the treated area. The amount and duration of swelling varies between individuals and the numbness can last a few weeks post procedure.
For this reason, we recommend planning your treatment around your schedule and allowing yourself some downtime for the initial swelling to settle. Your practitioner will provide detailed aftercare instructions and discuss what you can expect throughout the recovery process.
Who Is Belkyra/Deoxycholic Acid Suitable For?
Belkyra/Deoxycholic Acid may be suitable for adults of different ages who are concerned about fullness beneath the chin and would like to explore a non-surgical approach to facial contouring.
It is important to remember that everyone’s anatomy is different. A consultation is essential to determine whether Belkyra/Deoxycholic Acid is the right treatment for you and whether your concerns are primarily related to submental fat, skin laxity, jaw structure or a combination of factors.
Maintaining and Enhancing Your Results
Once the targeted fat cells have been destroyed, the results can be long-lasting. Maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle can help support your overall facial contour.
For those wanting a more comprehensive lower-face transformation, Belkyra/Deoxycholic Acid can also be combined with other aesthetic treatments.
Jawline filler can enhance definition and structure along the jawline, helping to create a sharper transition between the face and neck. EMFACE lower-face skin tightening can complement fat reduction by addressing the appearance of skin laxity and supporting a firmer, more refined lower-face contour.
By combining treatments strategically, we can address multiple aspects of facial ageing and contouring — including submental fullness, jawline definition and skin laxity — for a beautifully balanced result.
Ready to Redefine Your Profile?
If a double chin or lack of jawline definition is something you’ve been wanting to address, Belkyra/Deoxycholic Acid offers a non-surgical approach to creating a more sculpted and defined profile.
At Cosmedica Aesthetics, we have lots of success with Belkyra/Deoxycholic Acid, both individual and as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Let us help you achieve your goals.
Call 905-631-6288 for a complimentary consultation.
