Belkyra Injections in Toronto & Markham

Belkyra is a medical injection, so results depend entirely on accurate mapping of the fat pad and the nerves around it. Your plan is led by Dr. Dan Xu (M.D., CCFP), an Allergan/Juvéderm North-American trainer with 80,000 injection procedures. Dr. Dan Xu and our team perform each treatment. We plan each session to your anatomy for a smooth, natural contour — never an over-dissolved or uneven result.

Many people read Belkyra reviews before they book. You can read what our clients say in our Google reviews near the end of this page.

Why mapping and dosing matter

Deoxycholic acid is standardized, so the product itself is the same. Your outcome depends on accurate injection mapping, the correct dose, and protecting the marginal mandibular nerve. This small nerve moves your lower lip and smile. Poor technique risks asymmetry or nerve weakness.

Dr. Xu trains other physicians in injectables. That mapping and dosing experience is your safeguard for a smooth, natural result.

Our experience and certifications

• 5,000 clients · 80,000 treatment areas
• Submental (double-chin) & facial fat dissolving
• Thousands of Asian patients treated
• Complete photographic record for every patient
• M.D. full medical-school training
• CCFP family-medicine certification
• Facial anatomy & muscle-dynamics expertise
• Evidence-based, device-agnostic protocols
• Allergan / Juvéderm North American trainer
• Cynosure / Sofwave / Candela KOL
• McMaster University clinical preceptor
• IMCAS international speaker
• CPSO-registered physician (publicly verifiable)
• Google 4.9★ · 283 reviews
• Informed consent at every session

Belkyra injections work by placing deoxycholic acid into the fat, where it destroys fat cells that your body then clears away. Treatment is a series of small injections across the target area, about 15–20 minutes per visit. Mild swelling, tenderness or bruising for a few days is normal and is part of the fat-clearing process.

• Topical numbing + ice for comfort
• Injection points mapped to your anatomy to protect nerves
• Results build gradually as cells are cleared over weeks

After the injections, your immune system, which is the body’s natural clean-up system, removes the broken fat cells. This takes several weeks. It is why some swelling is expected, and why your results build slowly instead of showing right away.

Most people need 2 to 4 Belkyra sessions, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. The exact number depends on how much fat you have and the result you want. Dr. Xu confirms your plan at your consultation.

Your Belkyra journey has four steps: 1) a free 30-minute consultation and assessment with Dr. Xu, 2) a personalized injection map and session count, 3) quick in-clinic sessions every 4–6 weeks, and 4) a gradual, long-lasting contour as fat cells clear. Most patients see meaningful change within 2–4 sessions.

When will you see Belkyra results?

Most people start to see a change four to six weeks after each session. By then, the swelling has gone down and your body has cleared the treated fat cells.

Your result builds with each session. Your final result is usually judged one to two months after your last session, at a follow-up visit with Dr. Xu.

A few simple steps before and after your visit help reduce bruising and swelling.

• Before — avoid fish oil and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours to reduce bruising, and avoid blood thinners only if your prescriber agrees; arrive with clean skin. Do not stop a prescribed medication without your prescriber’s advice.
• During — topical numbing, then a grid of small injections in a short session.
• After — minimal downtime, though swelling, tenderness, bruising, numbness or firmness is common and can last several days, up to about two weeks; ice helps, and most people return to normal activities the same day. Avoid heavy exercise for 24 h. Contact us if you have trouble swallowing, an uneven smile or weak facial muscles, or dizziness or fainting right after treatment.

Belkyra injections usually cost about CAD $800–2,200 per session, or about CAD $1,600–4,800 for a full course (usually 2 to 4 sessions).Prices are for reference only and reflect general Toronto pricing. Please contact us for your exact price. The price depends on the area and the number of vials needed. Your exact plan and quote are confirmed at consultation. Book a free 30-minute consultation with Dr. Xu for a personalized assessment and transparent pricing.

Belkyra is a cosmetic treatment, so OHIP does not cover it. For a full breakdown of what affects your price, read our Belkyra cost guide.