Belkyra is made with a patented version of deoxycholic acid. This acid breaks down the walls of fat cells in the submental region (that’s the medical term for the area under our chin). This causes the contents inside the fats cells to be released. When that happens, the body removes them as waste. The fat cells that are destroyed this way can not come back - their contents are permanently removed from the body. It’s possible that if you gain weight back, your double chin can return. So this treatment is best suited for those who are at the end of their weight-loss journey, and who need help with the remnants of ‘stubborn fat.’ Or, it can be ideal for those whose chin fat is due to genetics and age, rather than shifting weight. During a treatment session, the area under your chin will be marked with dots in a grid pattern, spaced about 1 cm apart. These marks will guide the injections of Belkyra into your submental region. A needle will be repeatedly inserted, in a quick ‘in and out’ motion, until the entire area contains an even distribution of deoxycholic acid. The needle depth will go in between ¼ inch to ½ inch each time. The whole process takes about 1 hour. This procedure is repeated about once a month, for up to 6 treatments. Sessions are required until the chin fat is finally removed, and the area is sculpted to a desirable shape. No anaesthetic is used during this procedure. It is not that painful for most people. Please note that Belkyra is not for deep fat (the kind that can only be removed by surgery or weight loss). It also does not treat neck fat nor ‘leftover’ sagging skin. The latter issue may require a separate series of treatments. We do offer skin tightening treatments at our clinic. We’ll let you know about these options, and what to expect, during your initial consultation with us. Please see more on our website.