Double chin, also known as submental fullness, is a common problem and can be very difficult to get rid of. Some people, whether due to genetics or weight gain, cannot lose fat in this area no matter how generally fit they are. A combination of fat deposits and loose skin can cause a bulge and a crease which gives the appearance of a second, lower chin. Excess skin and lax muscles in the neck area are generally best treated with a neck lift which allows for surgically tightening muscles and removing excess skin. This can be done in conjunction with […]
Stubborn double chin fat, also known as submental fullness. Is a common problem and tricky to get rid of. Some people, whether due to genetics or weight gain, cannot lose fat in this area no matter how generally fit they are. For men who wear a shirt and tie every day, it can be particularly frustrating as certain collars accentuate the double chin. When Toronto patients decide to pursue a cosmetic procedure for reduction of the fat under their chin, they will generally have two, effective options from which to choose: liposuction or Belkyra injections.
The two procedures differ in a […]
There is an amazing new solution for stubborn, “double chin” fat. Not only is it non-surgical and safe but it provides dramatic results with just a few in-office treatments.
Belkyra (deoxycholic acid) is also known as Kybella in the United States. Kybella is the trade name for ATX-101, a patented synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring bile salt which is found naturally in the body and helps to emulsify fats among other functions. Used for injectable cosmetic treatment, Belkyra destroys fat cells where it is injected. Belkyra has been approved for the treatment of moderate to severe submental or, […]
News about the cosmetic industry’s newest fat-melting miracle product is spreading everywhere in 2017. Belkyra, known as Kybella in the United States, has been marketed heavily by Allergan who purchased the product’s maker, Kythera in 2015 for $2.1 billion. According to Carly Helfand of www.fiercepharma.com.
In the first three quarters of 2016, Kybella earned $38.2 million, but trends show that sales are on the rise because they recorded more than a third of that amount in the third quarter with $14.2 million and the earnings have been increasing since. With the explosion of patient testimonials and advertising finally reaching the average […]
Belkyra is the latest, innovative, non-surgical treatment available to shrink fat and its benefits are amazing. Belkyra is also known as Kybella in the United States. Deoxycholic acid is a bile salt found naturally in the body which helps to emulsify fats as well as other functions. Kybella, or Belkyra, is a synthetic form of this, used for injectable cosmetic treatment. Belkyra destroys fat cells where it is injected. Belkyra has been approved for the treatment of moderate to severe submental or, “double chin” fat in Canada and the US.
Stubborn fat deposits under the chin can be a frustration for […]
Extra fat below the jaw – or the dreaded “double chin” – can make even the most youthful adult appear older and overweight. For patients wishing to rid themselves of this extra bulk, it used to be that the only option was surgery. Today however, there is an effective non-surgical treatment available called Belkyra.
What is Belkyra?
Belkyra is an injectable prescription medication that works by destroying the fat cells that cause submental (“under the chin”) fat. The treatment is recommended for adults who have moderate to severe cases of submental fat (or a double chin).
The active ingredient is deoxycholic acid which […]
