Fat Dissolving Injections
What is it?
Belkyra is an injectable prescription medicine used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe amounts of fat under the chin. Belkyra is only for use in a specific area under the chin and not for anywhere else on your body.
Downtime is minimal and occurs most commonly after the first treatment session. Remember, once your goals are achieved, retreatment with Belkyra is not expected. Many people treated with Belkyra experienced visible improvement in the appearance of their chin profile in just 2 to 4 treatments. Up to 6 may be administered.
Treatment Details
14 Days Prior
• AVOID: chemical peels, micro-dermabrasion, or laser treatments
• Inform your injector if you are prone to Cole sores and they will recommend for you to see your family doctor to receive advice on antiviral therapy before your cosmetic treatment, as they can’t treat an inflamed area.
• Tell Your injector if you have a history of excessive scarring (hypertrophic scarring and keloid formations) or pigmentation disorders as the use of Belkyra may result in additional scars or changes in pigmentation in some cases.
• Inform your injector of any immunosuppressive therapy used to decrease the body’s immune response, as the use of these products may result in an increased risk of infection.
• Do not use Belkyra if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of the ingredients (Hyaluronic Acid/Lidocaine) or suffer from any neurological disorders.
10 Days Prior
• AVOID blood-thinning over-the-counter medications such as ASA/Aspirin, Motrin, Advil/Ibuprofen and Naproxen/Aleve.
• AVOID herbal supplements, such as Garlic, Ginseng, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort and Omega-3 capsules.
3 Days Prior
• AVOID topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, or other anti aging products.
• AVOID waxing, bleaching, tweezing or the use of hair removal creams on the area to be treated.
24 Hours Prior
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages (to avoid extra bruising).
• Purchase a gel ice pack or cold pack.
Day of Treatment
• Take Panadol an hour before your appointment and have some on hand to take every 4 hours afterwards for the remainder of the day.
• Please arrive to the clinic with a clean face or arrive early and be prepared to wash your face at the office. You may apply makeup the next day.
• You will be asked to read a consent form before treatment takes place, you may opt out at any time.
• Your injector will make multiple injections spaced either 1⁄2 cm to 1 cm apart across your chin treatment area with a very fine needle.
• You may experience a mild amount of discomfort or a stinging sensation following an injection.
• Redness and swelling are normal.
• There may be some tenderness at the treatment site(s) that can last for a few hours or several days. You may develop bruises in the areas treated.
