Belkyra At drs skincare Hamilton, ON

Treatment
Belkyra
Indications

“Double chin” or submental fat.  

Other areas can treated including:  jowls, arms, axillae or “arm pit” fat, abdomen, flanks or “love handles”, outer thighs (saddle bags), Posterior upper thighs (banana roll), back fat and or “bra fat”, lipoma

 

Treatment Recovery
~ 1-2 weeks for swelling to reduce
# Of Treatments Required
Varies based on individual being treated ~ 2-5
Best Results Seen
3 months after last session
*estimate of sessions to be determined in consultation

Belkyra® (Kybella®) aka Injectable Deoxycholic acid aka “Lipodissolve” : Injectable treatment with a single focus … to eliminate your double chin!

At drs skincare in Hamilton, Ontario, we see patients of all ages and genders who are interested in body contouring treatments. In addition to addressing excess fat around the midsection, many patients ask about addressing a double chin.

The problem: Under-chin fat pads

Known as submental fullness, double chins are an aesthetic issue that can cause someone to look older and heavier. Weight gain or age accentuates submental fullness, or it can be genetic. In both cases, this area is stubborn to respond to diet and exercise. Ultimately, double chins are a concern for many patients.

Belkyra® (Kybella®)/Deoxycholic acid to the rescue!

The good news is there is a minimally invasive way to reduce submental fullness and improve facial contours. Also known as Kybella® in the United States and other parts of the world, Belkyra® is a Health Canada-approved injectable. In fact, it is the only injectable treatment available today that is specifically designed to minimize double chins. This process makes patients look slimmer, younger, and healthier without invasive surgical procedures or having to “go under the knife.”

The active ingredient in Kybella is deoxycholic acid and in many cases we use a version of the medication made by compounding pharmacies which is often referred to as lipodissolve. In addition to treating the submental or neck area we can treat other areas of accumulated in an off label manner including:

  • Jowls
  • Arms
  • Axillae or “arm pit” fat
  • Abdomen
  • Flanks or “love handles”
  • Outer thighs (saddle bags)
  • Posterior upper thighs (banana roll)
  • Back fat and or “bra fat”
  • Lipoma

The science behind Belkyra®/Kybella®

This treatment is formulated with deoxycholic acid. This unique active ingredient is associated with breaking down fat.

Simply put – Belkyra® or Kybella® destroys fat cells and eliminates fat. Injections are gently and strategically placed to avoid areas such as the lymph nodes, salivary glands, and marginal mandibular nerve when treating in the neck

The process

These injections are done from the comfort of our relaxing office in Hamilton, ON. Before treatment, pain relief or local anesthetic may be administered before injections are strategically placed in the skin . The number of injections will vary by individual based on need.

The procedure takes about 20 minutes, and patients are free to go about their day. Several sessions are usually needed for complete results and will vary from one individual to another.

After treatment one can expect swelling in the area of application which can for a few weeks. Pain is typically mild and usually quickly resolves after treatment. Typically, we space treatments every 6-8 weeks

Provided that there is no significant weight gain, results last long term as the fat targeted is destroyed.

FAQ

To learn more about Belkyra® or Kybella®, and to find out if it’s right for you, contact drs skincare today. Our team can be reached at (905) 524-1712.

Dr. Rahul Shukla

Why Choose
Dr. Rahul Shukla

Dr. Rahul Shukla is a modern dermatologist staying in line with the advancements in the field by being a member in numerous associations. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Brock University, and later attended medical school at McMaster University, and completed dermatology residency at University of Toronto. He is Board-certified in dermatology, in both Canada and in the United States.

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