Submental fullness or Double chin is common yet undertreated facial aesthetic condition. This can lead to an older, heavier look. Both women and men are bothered by submental fulness with their best effort to control weight.

What are the causes?

Submental fullness can be multifactorial but can be mainly due to the following,

• Aging
• Genetics
• Weight gain

Often this is resistant to the diet and exercise alone, so treatment may be necessary to address patient concerns. 

Treatment options:

There are multiple treatment options available to treat submental fullness; This can be Surgical or non-surgical

Surgical treatment

• Neck lift
• Neck liposuction
• Ultrasound-assisted liposuction
• Laser-assisted liposuction

Non-surgical treatment

• Energy devices - Cryolopolysis, Focal Ultrasound treatment, Heat directed subdermal tissue remodelling
• Injectables – deoxycholic acid (Belkyra)

Belkyra

Belkyra is one of the safest and effective ways of treating Submental fullness with minimal complications. Deoxycholic acid is a natural bile acid that dissolves the dietary fats in our gut. Belkyra is an injectable form of deoxycholic acid that breaks down the fat cells permanently to improve the fulness from moderate to severe double chin or submental fulness. Re-treatment is not expected once the patient achieves their desired treatment goals, and it will be permanent.

Side effects are minimal, and swelling and mild pain is the most common side effect. Very rarely, temporary neuropraxia/nerve damage can happen, and most of the time, it comes back to normal.

This information is general and informative purposes only. Please see a trained Aesthetic physician to discuss your treatment options. Multiple factors, including patients anatomy and clinical conditions, need to be considered when selecting the ideal treatment option. You can book an Aesthetic consult with Dr Thilan Walgamage at Beach Road Surgery & Skin Clinic to discuss your concerns.