Deoxycholic Acidin Calgary
A non-surgical option for fullness under the chin.
Book a consultationAn injectable treatment to reduce fullness under the chin without surgery.
- Sessions
- 2–3
- Spacing
- 1 month
- Provider
- Dr. Guo
What is Deoxycholic Acid?
Deoxycholic Acid is a Health Canada-approved non-surgical injectable for reducing moderate to severe fat deposits under the chin. It is commonly used to treat submental fat (double chin), which can be difficult to lose through diet and exercise alone.
Deoxycholic Acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. Upon injection in the subcutaneous fat, Deoxycholic Acid destroys the fat cells and prevents them from storing and accumulating fat in the future.
Who is the treatment for?
Deoxycholic Acid is a non-surgical option that can reduce a double chin caused by genetics and aging, for people who prefer to avoid surgery.
The treatment is not suitable for patients who:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Are younger than 18 years old
- Currently have an infection in the chin area
- Have trouble breathing and swallowing
A single treatment takes no more than 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Most people return to normal activities the same day, though swelling under the chin is common for several days. Dermatologists usually recommend 2 to 3 sessions spaced a month apart for optimal results. Treated fat cells do not return, so results are long-lasting, though significant weight gain can still affect the area.
What are the expected results of this treatment?
Deoxycholic Acid destroys fat cells in the treated area under the chin, and those cells do not return. The aim is a slimmer chin and a more defined jawline. The number of injections depends on the patient’s submental fat distribution; most patients need 2 to 3 treatments. Common side effects include swelling, tenderness, bruising and numbness under the chin, which usually settle within days to a few weeks; other side effects are possible.
Deoxycholic Acid is a convenient, non-surgical alternative to chin surgery. It can reduce submental fat that has not responded to diet and exercise. At Rejuvenation Calgary North, Dr. Danny Guo, a double board-certified dermatologist, personally performs every deoxycholic acid treatment and monitors your progress between sessions. To get your Deoxycholic Acid injection at our clinic, call 403-286-6888 or fill out the online contact form below.
Further reading: Double Chin Treatment Without Surgery: What to Expect From Deoxycholic Acid
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Book a consultationDeoxycholic Acid frequently asked questions
What is deoxycholic acid treatment?
Deoxycholic acid is an injectable treatment that reduces fat under the chin, known as submental fat or a double chin. It is a molecule that occurs naturally in the body and helps break down dietary fat. When injected into the fat under the chin, it destroys fat cells so they can no longer store fat.
Who performs deoxycholic acid injections at Rejuvenation Calgary North?
Every deoxycholic acid treatment at Rejuvenation Calgary North is performed personally by Dr. Danny Guo, a double board-certified dermatologist (Canada and the United States) and fellowship trained Mohs surgeon.
How many deoxycholic acid treatments will I need?
Most patients need 2 to 3 sessions spaced about a month apart. The number of sessions and injections depends on the amount and distribution of fat under your chin, which Dr. Guo assesses at your consultation.
Is there downtime after double chin injections?
Each session takes about 15 to 20 minutes and most people return to normal activities the same day. Swelling, tenderness, bruising or numbness under the chin are common afterwards and settle on their own, usually over days to a few weeks.
Are the results of deoxycholic acid permanent?
The fat cells destroyed by deoxycholic acid do not return, so results are long-lasting. Significant weight gain can still affect the appearance of the area over time.
Who is not a candidate for deoxycholic acid?
The treatment is not suitable for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, are under 18, have an infection in the chin area, or have trouble swallowing. Dr. Guo will review your medical history at your consultation to confirm whether it is right for you.