Belkyra
Belkyra is a fat-dissolving treatment for use under the chin and on the body.
Belkyra uses synthetic deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that helps break down and absorb dietary fat. When it is injected into the fat below the chin, it destroys fat cells. The treatment results in a reduction in fullness and a slimmer profile underneath the chin.
| Price range | £750-£1,000 per session. The number of sessions needed varies, although it’s usually between 1 and 6, spaced one month apart |
| Benefits | Once the fat cells are destroyed, they can no longer accumulate or store fat, so further treatment shouldn’t be necessary |
| Lasts for | Treated fat cells will be gone forever, but remaining cells could could bigger if weight is gained |
| Treatment time | 5-10 minutes |
| Any anaesthesia | Local anaesthetic can be applied |
| Downtime | Swelling will occur. There may also be bruising, pain, numbness and redness afterwards |
| FDA Approved? | The US version of the product, Kybella, is FDA-approved |
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