Belkyra®

No matter how often some people exercise or eat right, the fullness under the chin (commonly referred to as double chin) just won’t go away. However, advances in medical aesthetics have developed a variety of ways for physicians to help treat this area to reduce fullness under the chin.

Fullness under the chin is normally associated with three factors: aging, genetics, and/or changes in weight. As people age, the reduction in muscle tone and thinning of the skin can contribute to sagging skin under the chin. Some younger people can inherit a predisposition to fullness under the chin, which can be further augmented with aging. Even moderate weight gains may result in more noticeable fullness in the area under the chin.

There are several options available to reduce the fullness under the chin, including injections of Belkyra®, laser cooling or heating devices, liposuction, and surgery. Belkyra® (deoxycholic acid) is a non-surgical injectable product customized by a physician to improve the appearance and profile of double chin. This naturally occurring molecule, when injected into the area under the chin, targets and eliminates fat cells, giving the chin profile a slimmer look. It can also result in improved skin laxity to the treated area.