Fullness under the chin, or a double chin, is a common concern for many men and women, usually caused by ageing, genetics, or weight gain.
BELKYRA® (deoxycholic acid), when injected below the chin, reduces fat, resulting in a more contoured neck and enhancing the overall profile and jawline.
Is this treatment right for me ?
The ideal candidate will have minimal excess skin around the neck and chin area. The first step is a pre-procedure consultation with one of our doctors to assess suitability for the treatment and discuss possible outcomes and risks.
How many treatments are needed ?
Many people will see visible improvements in the appearance of their chin profile after 2-4 treatments. Sessions are usually about eight weeks apart and a maximum of six treatments can be given. Fat dissolving takes time, it’s a marathon, not a sprint, and it’s important to understand that it’s not a one-off treatment. But once desired results are achieved, re-treatment is not expected as results are maintained long-term.
What is the cost of treatment ?
- Initial consultation: $120
- Treatment: $1,500 (minimum of 2 treatments required)
Treatments take around 45 minutes with a local anaesthetic being administered to help reduce discomfort.
Possible side effects may include headaches, difficult swallowing, nausea, skin tightness, and hypertension. It’s also completely normal to have a loose or jiggly feeling underneath the chin. Possible side effects to the injection site include bruising pain, swelling, numbness, redness, tingling, itching, discolouration, formation of small areas of hardness/warmth, and temporary injection site nerve injury.
It is likely you will feel pressure or stinging, and your chin will swell. To minimise pain and swelling after receiving injections, some patients find placing an ice pack on the area helpful. Avoid strenuous exercise for the first five days or so following treatment. Mild-to-moderate exercise may be safe after 48 hours, depending on the degree of swelling.
To find out more about any of the treatments available at Clinic 42 visit our website at clinic42.co.nz, or contact reception on 09 638 4242 or reception@clinic42.co.nz
BELKYRA® injection is a prescription medicine containing 10 mg/mL deoxycholic acid. It is used for the improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat in adults. Do not use in people allergic to this medicine, with infection at site of injection, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include headaches, difficulty swallowing, nausea, skin tightness, hypertension, injection site bruising/ pain/ swelling/ numbness/ redness/ tingling/ hardness/ itching/ discolouration/ formation of small areas of hardness/ warmth and injection site nerve injury. BELKYRA® treatment is not funded on the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule. You will need to pay for this medicine. Normal Doctors visit fees apply. BELKYRA® treatment should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Speak to your specialist about your own situation and about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. For further information, the Data Sheet and Consumer Medicines Information can be accessed at www.medsafe.govt.nz or ask your doctor. If you have any side effects or concerns speak to your doctor. Note: Results from BELKYRA® treatment usually last up to four years. Allergan, Auckland.
