During each treatment session, the skin is first cleansed and numbed to prepare it for injections. The injector then administers several quick injections beneath your chin. Treatment sessions usually take 20 minutes or less. After your treatment, you may return to your normal activities immediately.

Although you may experience some bleeding, swelling, bruising, tenderness or numbness at or near the treatment area, these side effects are typically short-lived and mild.

The fat dissolving injections are administered as a series of sessions spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart for the best results. Most patients will need between 2 to 4 treatments (some up to 6), depending on how much fat is in the under chin area to start with.

Over time, you’ll notice your double chin gradually receding, revealing a slimmer, natural-looking neckline.

The final results are expected to last at least 5 years.

Fat dissolving injections have not been approved for patients under 18 years of age.

You should also not receive fat dissolving injections if you have an infection in the treatment area, if you have had or plan to have surgery on your face, neck, or chin; have had cosmetic treatments on your face, neck, or chin; have had or have medical conditions in or near the neck area; have had or have trouble swallowing; have bleeding problems; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if this fat dissolving injections can harm your unborn baby); or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed (it is not known if the fat dissolving injections passes into your breast milk.