Belkyra Woodbridge, Vaughan, Brampton

Facial Aesthetics and Double Chin

In this age of smartphones and selfies, people are becoming more conscious of facial aesthetics, especially the area below the chin. Fullness under the chin, commonly referred to as “double chin”, is a frequent yet under-treated facial aesthetic condition known as sub-mental fullness.

Fullness under the chin can impact both women and men equally. Fat stored under the chin is often resistant to diet and exercise alone and is generally caused by several factors such as aging, genetics and weight gain. Simply put, a fullness under the chin may be part of a person’s DNA.

Regardless of age and overall fat distribution, fullness under the chin can make a person look heavier and older than he or she is. The shape of the face and chin profile can influence how a person is viewed and more importantly impact how a person feels about themselves. For both men and women, a double chin can lead to a negative self-impression – even among younger adults.

About Belkyra

Deoxycholic acid is a naturally-occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. BELKYRA™ is a proprietary deoxycholic acid that has been approved by Health Canada for non-surgical treatment of unwanted fat under the chin. It helps improve chin contour and profile.

Until now, people had to choose between liposuction, the surgical removal of excess fat; handheld devices that freeze fat cells; or an aggressive weight-loss regimen with potentially limited improvement.

When injected into fat under the skin, BELKYRA™ causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat.

Belkyra Treatment

Each in-office treatment session is typically 15-20 minutes. Many people experience visible results in two to four treatment sessions spaced at least one month apart. On average, 2-4 treatments are required to achieve optimal results.

Our medical director, Dr. Matta will help you determine how many treatment sessions you need based on the amount and distribution of your submental fat and your personal treatment goals.

To enhance results even further, you can combine Belkyra™ with Coolsculpting and/or Forma™ radio frequency skin tightening treatment.

Contact us for more information.