Ask the experts: how to get rid of a double chin?

Dr Anuya Deshpande: ‘Belkyra™ is a prescription-only injectable treatment to reduce ‘submental fullness’, or ‘double chin’. This is frequently exercise-resistant fat which stubbornly remains, even as we sweat at the gym and persevere with diets.

The active ingredient in Belkyra™ is a synthesised deoxycholic acid – a naturally occurring bile salt that breaks down dietary fat in our digestive system.

A doctor trained in its use can assess if a patient is suitable for Belkyra™. If appropriate, it is injected into the area, usually under local anaesthetic. Fat cells around the injection site then break down over the next six to eight weeks. Approximately 20-25 per cent reduction in fat volume is expected with each treatment.

Treatments take 15-20 mins, andpatients can return to work straight away, although some swelling isexpected in the first week. For bestresults, two to four treatments may be required four to six weeks apart. Once an individual’s course is completed, retreatment is not expected for at least four years.

With so many people asking about options to fix double chins, Belkyra™ is an exciting new tool to balance facial features and help patients look and feel better about themselves, non-surgically and with minimal downtime.’