WHAT IS BELKYRA?
Belkyra® is a treatment for submental fullness, more commonly referred to as the double chin.
Belkyra® (also known by its American brand name Kybella®), is an injectable solution used to dissolve fat in this region.
Belkyra® is a Health Canada approved product injected directly into the chin to dissolve fat cells. Belkyra® can contour the shape of your lower face by eliminating fat and resulting in a more defined chin and jawline.
Belkyra’s main active ingredient, deoxycholic acid, is a similar synthetic version of a molecule your body produces naturally to break down fat. When injected, fat membranes are destroyed and the remaining is absorbed back into the body.
HOW LONG IS A BELKYRA TREATMENT?
Following an in-depth consultation with one of our physician specialists, a treatment usually takes about fifteen to thirty minutes. Depending on the severity of submental fullness, a client may need two to six treatments.
HOW DOES IT FEEL?
Treatment is relatively pain-free. There may be some temporary soreness or swelling following treatment.
HOW IS THE NUMBER OF TREATMENTS OF BELKYRA® REQUIRED DECIDED?
The number of treatments required is determined by the severity of submental fullness (or double chin) and the outcome for each client following treatment. Improvement should be seen between each session. Your doctor will estimate the number of treatments required at your initial consultation. Then, at each subsequent visit, you will review your progress together with before and after photos and discuss your treatment regimen.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIPOSUCTION OR SMARTLIPO OF A DOUBLE CHIN AND BELKYRA?
Liposuction involves a minimally invasive surgical procedure with local anesthesia. There is a special device such as a laser, in the case of SmartLipo, inserted into the fat of the double chin and where the fat is melted. The melted fat is aspirated out and removed. The advantage of liposuction for a double chin, triple chin or even quadruple chin is the immediate removal of fat in a single stage. However, it does require between 3 and 7 days of recovery and a modest degree of bruising and discomfort. Clients seeking a one-time treatment for the removal and improvement of their double chin with modern forms of liposuction, can discuss these options with one of our board certified plastic surgeons. Clients that want a noticeable improvement of a double chin, but performed subtly without any incision, sutures or recovery over time are good candidates for Belkyra Injectable .
