double chin dissolve
deoxycholic acid
submental fat injections
(BELKYRA® AND KYBELLA®)
Deoxycholic acid injections are a synthetic form of a natural bile acid produced by the body to destroy fat cells. Belkyra® has been approved in Canada for treating submental fat a.k.a. Double Chin fat.
This non-surgical treatment results in a reduction of fullness and a more contoured jawline for a more youthful appearance in both women and men.
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DOSING
The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes. Clients may experience bruising, numbness, and swelling afterwards. Swelling may last a few weeks. For this reason, it's ideal to start during winter season to camouflage with collared coats and scarves!
Mechanism
TIME COMMITMENT
Deoxycholic acid destroys the fat cell membrane allowing for the fat inside to be released and naturally eliminated from the body. The procedure involves multiple injections to the target area under the chin.
The number of vials needed depends on a few factors such as the client’s facial structure, age, the amount of accumulated fat we are trying to dissolve. 2-3 treatments are required, up to 6 treatments may be needed in more difficult cases. Treatments are done at least one month apart.
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Lipo Dissolve or lipolysis is a fancy term for dissolving fat using deoxycholic acid. This acid is a synthetic version of a naturally occurring bile acid your gut produces to process dietary fat.
The deoxycholic acid breaks down the excess fat cells found under the chin. Once destroyed, those unwanted fat cells die off over a few weeks and are painlessly flushed out of the body via the lymphatic system.
This treatment improves your chin profile through a series of treatment sessions customized to you.
Those struggling with stubborn chin fat pockets cells that will not respond to diet and exercise due to genetics and weight gain, deoxycholic acid injections may be of benefit.
During your consultation your injector will assess if you deoxycholic acid injections are an option for you.
Clients with good skin tone, are at or close to their ideal body weight, and are in good overall health may be candidates. This is not a weight loss treatment.
A light topical anesthesia cream or injectable may be used at the injection sites to minimize pain, as well as distraction massager tool if needed.
A series of injections will be performed under the chin.
You may experience a stinging or burning sensation that arises then quickly dissipates.
Most patients are able to resume their normal daily activities immediately following treatment.
Common side effects may include numbness, hardening, bruising, pain, and swelling of the treated area.
Precautions and post care instructions are provided to mitigate these types of reactions.
Try to drink lots of water in the days before your treatment, as well as for two weeks afterwards as it will help your lymphatic drainage system to clear the fat from the broken-down cells
Treatments take about 45 minutes. Treatment times vary depending on the number of injections that are required for the results you want.
Once the deoxycholic acid has been administered into the area of concern, it starts working immediately.
Patients often see results after the first treatment, but each subsequent treatment will continue to improve outcomes. 2-3 treatment sessions are commonly required.
With spacing treatments about one month apart, it will be several weeks before you can enjoy your desired final result.
The price varies depending on number of vials/sessions required. First treatment session starts at $300.
Your injector will create a customized treatment plan based on your anatomy and your aesthetic goals and budget.
- Ice, Ice, Ice baby... use a small ice pack wrapped in fabric to gently ice the area 20 minutes on and off for 48 hours
- Minimize strenuous exercise for 48 hours
- Avoid facials, chemical peels, laser treatments, shaving the treated area for 14 days
- You can use makeup, moisturizers and sunscreen the next day after your injections to cover up any bruising.
- Consider Arnica supplements or apply arnica cream
- Sleep with head propped up on 2-3 pillows for first 48 hours to help drainage and minimize swelling
- Massaging the area gently & increase in strength as the swelling subsides
- Tylenol for pain
Lipo Dissolve or lipolysis is a fancy term for dissolving fat using deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is a synthetic version of the bile acid your gut produces naturally to process dietary fat.
The deoxycholic acid breaks down the excess fat cells found under the chin. Once destroyed, those unwanted fat cells die off and are painlessly flushed out of the body via the lymphatic system.
This treatment improves your chin profile through a series of treatment sessions customized to you.
For those struggling with stubborn chin fat pockets cells that will not respond to diet and exercise due to genetics and weight gain, and if surgery is not an option.
Clients with good skin tone, are at or close to their ideal body weight, and are in good overall health may be candidates understanding this is not a weight loss treatment.
A light topical anesthesia cream or injectable may be used at the injection sites to minimize pain, as well as distraction massager if needed. A series of injections will be performed under the chin.
You may experience a stinging or burning sensation that arises then quickly dissipates.
Most patients are able to resume their normal daily activities immediately following treatment.
Immediately following your treatment, you may experience some mild soreness, numbness, bruising and swelling.
Common side effects should subside after a few hours, but you can expect some swelling—which should not interfere with your daily routine—to last for 10-14 days. A numb sensation may last about 4 weeks.
Treatments take about 45 minutes. Treatment times vary depending on the number of injections that are required for the results you want.
Once the deoxycholic acid has been administered into the area of concern, it starts working immediately.
Patients often see results after the first treatment, but each subsequent treatment will continue to improve outcomes. 2-3 treatment sessions are commonly required.
With spacing treatments about one month apart, it will be several weeks before you can enjoy your desired final result.
The price varies depending on number of vials/sessions required. Starting price is $300.
Your injector will create a customized treatment plan based on your anatomy and your aesthetic goals and budget.
- Ice, Ice, Ice baby... use a small ice pack wrapped in fabric to gently ice the area 20 minutes on and off for 48 hours
- Minimize strenuous exercise for 48 hours
- Avoid facials, chemical peels, laser treatments, shaving the treated area for 14 days
- You can use makeup, moisturizers and sunscreen the next day after your injections to cover up any bruising.
- Consider Arnica supplements or apply arnica cream
- Sleep with head propped up on 2-3 pillows for first 48 hours to help drainage and minimize swelling
- Massaging the area gently & increase in strength as the swelling subsides
