Double Chin Lipolysis

Some people develop stubborn fat in certain areas even when they are not overweight. In women this is most common on the legs, hips, abdomen and flanks; in men, on the abdomen and waist. Fat that collects under the chin creates the appearance of a double chin.

Chin lipolysis is a treatment that helps clear localised fat without surgery. It uses phosphatidylcholine derived from soy. Phosphatidylcholine and lecithin occur naturally in bile, which is responsible for breaking down fats in the body. Lipolysis is not a weight-loss treatment; it aims to slim specific areas.

Using a technique similar to mesotherapy, the active ingredient is injected with a very fine needle directly into the fat tissue of the target area. It makes fat cell membranes more permeable, helping fat leave the cells so the body can clear it through its own natural processes. Lipolysis works through a slow but deep dissolving process.

Unlike liposuction, it is not surgical, so there is no corset, surgical scar or prolonged swelling. A balanced diet and exercise are important to maintain results, and localised fat treatments are best suited to people whose weight is fairly stable.

Lipolysis can be used on:

• Under the chin (double chin)
• Under-eye bags caused by fat
• Arms
• Abdomen and waist
• Hips and saddlebags
• Legs
• Post-pregnancy fat deposits
• Back fat in men