Concerned about your profile? Start beneath the chin
Belkyra uses deoxycholic acid injections, with assessment focused on local fat beneath the chin. Your physician distinguishes fat thickness, skin laxity and chin proportions to discuss a targeted contour plan for concerns about a double chin.
- Focus on submental fat
- Deoxycholic acid injections
- Profile assessment at follow-up
Identify the cause before planning a change
A double chin may be influenced by fat, skin elasticity and skeletal proportions together. The consultation first determines whether fat is the main factor. If laxity or chin structure is the primary concern, other appropriate options are discussed.
How does deoxycholic acid work?
Deoxycholic acid disrupts the membranes of fat cells in the injected area. Treatment requires identification of submental anatomy and an appropriate treatment area. Belkyra is not a whole-body weight-loss treatment, and its use beneath the chin is not extended to other sites.
Reassess contour and response at each visit
Area, dose and intervals depend on fat thickness and recovery from the previous session. Front and profile views are compared at follow-up before deciding the next step. Short-term swelling does not represent the final contour.
Frequently asked questions
Can someone who is not overweight still have submental fat suitable for assessment?
Weight is not the only consideration. Your physician assesses fat distribution beneath the chin, skin condition and jaw proportions before determining suitability.
How does this compare with ultrasound or radiofrequency treatments?
Belkyra assessment focuses on submental fat, while ultrasound and radiofrequency treatments have different uses depending on the device and applicator. Fat and laxity can be discussed separately; combined treatment is not assumed to be necessary.
How many sessions will I need?
Planning depends on fat thickness, treatment area and response at each session, with reassessment before further treatment. The expected schedule is discussed during consultation, without guaranteeing results from a fixed number of sessions.
What if I take medication or have an important event coming up?
Share the event date and a full list of medications and supplements, especially anticoagulants or medicines affecting bleeding. Your physician assesses timing. Do not stop prescribed medication on your own.
Discuss your chin-contour plan →
Injections are medical procedures. Planning and responses vary. Contour remains influenced by weight, skin and age; full precautions are explained before treatment.
Medical content reviewed by Dr. Liu Wei-Chung (劉惟中醫師)｜Page updated: 2026-10-03
