How do fat reducing treatments under chin work?
Cosmetic treatments for under-chin fullness generally aim to reduce the appearance of the area beneath the chin by targeting subcutaneous fat. Certain non-surgical cosmetic options are specifically designed to dissolve or reduce small amounts of fat beneath the skin over time.
Your Contour Clinics Cosmetic Doctor will discuss how under-chin fat reduction treatments work in your complimentary consultation.
Are fat reduction treatments safe?
All medical procedures carry risk. The risks as they relate to you will be discussed during your complimentary consultation with one of our experienced cosmetic doctors or nurses.
Do fat reduction treatments hurt?
At Contour Clinics, we ensure your comfort at each step of the process. Using a combination of numbing cream and local anaesthetic, we ensure discomfort is kept to an absolute minimum.
Fat dissolving treatments can be incredibly painful if a local anaesthetic is not used. We believe a local anaesthetic is mandatory when injecting this area.
Once the local anaesthetic wears off in 1-2 hours, you may feel a slight discomfort or ache. This is uncommon and can be helped with paracetamol and icing to the treatment area.
Do fat dissolving treatments get rid of cellulite?
No. Unfortunately, cellulite does not respond to targeted fat reduction treatments. There are many other cellulite treatment options our team can discuss with you at a complimentary consultation. You can read more on our cellulite treatment page.
What areas of the body can you get a consultation for fat reduction?
Our cosmetic doctors perform complimentary consultations regarding the reduction of fat pockets in areas of the body, including:
- Under chin
- Jowl fat
- Bra fat
- Above-knee fat
- Small pockets around the abdomen
Currently, consultations are limited to small areas of fat accumulation. We don’t recommend treating large areas with non-surgical methods.
Who is not a candidate for non-surgical fat reduction treatments?
You are unable to have non-surgical fat reduction treatments if you are:
- pregnant
- breastfeeding
- have a hypersensitivity/allergy to fat-dissolving injections
- have an active infection/skin condition over the area to be treated
How fast do fat dissolving injections work?
The cosmetic procedure works by dissolving fat cell membranes using deoxycholic acid. This is a substance present naturally in our digestive tract.
Once fat cell membranes are destroyed, your body’s immune system clears them away over 6-12 weeks.
Full results are seen 3 months after your treatments.
Are non-surgical fat reduction treatments permanent?
Any fat cells dissolved as a result of treatment are likely to be removed permanently. There are no guarantees, and your doctor will provide advice around expectations as they may relate to your unique circumstances.
Are non-surgical fat reducing treatment results instant?
No. It takes several months before results can be seen. Results vary person to person. Consult with your cosmetic doctor to understand time frames as they relate to your unique circumstances.
