Double Chin Treatment Via Deoxycholic Acid Injection
Millions of people are bothered by the presence of a double chin. As “selfies”, social media and Zoom calls become more pervasive, so do many of our aesthetic concerns. To treat this submental fat area we have a few excellent options. At our consultation we will assess the treatment zone and discuss the best method to treat your localized fat cells. Medi spa treatment therapies include either tiny injections to dissolve the fat deoxycholic acid to break down and dissolve treated fat. The safety of deoxycholic acid has been well established. In fact, it’s manufactured naturally by the liver to help us digest the fats we eat. When administered to unwanted fat for cosmetic purposes, the active ingredient goes to work by breaking down the fat and allowing it to be naturally filtered out of the body.
What to Expect
Your appointment begins with a thorough assessment and discussion of your expectations.
If you will start with deoxycholic acid injections, we will apply a grid pattern on the treatment area to guide the desired injection sites. Each injection lasts for only a moment, and the entire appointment typically lasts less than 1 hour.
We embrace swelling post treatment as this indicates the injections are working as they are supposed to. Usually swelling will last 1 week to 1 month. So take out those beautiful turtle necks and scarfs! The fall and winter season is a perfect time to have this treatment! You may also experience some redness, tenderness, or bruising, but these symptoms typically go away on their own within a few days.
For the best results, we recommend a minimum of 2 treatments spaced 8 weeks apart. Results gradually appear during the weeks and months following treatment. And the best news is, the results are permanent!