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Benefits of Belkyra Injections
The treatment can transform your looks and give you an incredible boost of confidence. Some of the other major benefits include:
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• Eliminating fat under the chin
• Getting rid of your double chin with no incisions
• No scars
• Minimal downtime
What is
Deoxycholic acid
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Kybella, as it’s known in some countries, is an injectable treatment which uses deoxycholic acid to eliminate fat cells in a completely natural and safe process.
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Before deoxycholic acid treatments were available, liposuction and neck lifts were the only option for eliminating a double chin. While effective, both of these options are invasive and require a considerable amount of recovery time. This is the first injectable treatment that has ever received the government’s stamp of approval as an effective means to reduce the submental fat underneath the chin.
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Clinical trials have proven that patients were found to have a significant improvement in the contour of their chin and to successfully target fat without damaging the surrounding tissue. After effectively destroying the targeted fat cells, this excess fat is naturally and safely eliminated from the body. For you, this means getting your dream results with no nasty side effects.
Am I an ideal candidate
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If you are in you are in your 20s, 30s, or 40s and good general health, a treatment can change the way that you see yourself. If you are in your late 40s or older, a neck lift may be a better option for you. It’s important to remember that while it is an effective treatment for excess fat, Belkyra can’t eliminate loose skin. Only a neck lift is able to remove excess or loose skin.
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Double chin injections can target stubborn fat that won’t budge with traditional weight loss methods. In fact, a treatment can work with even moderate to severe submental fat (under the chin fat).
What to expect
from Belkyra Injections
During your visit, our Cosmetic Physician will give you a detailed assessment to create a customised treatment plan for you and your unique needs. They will determine how many treatments you will need to achieve your goals.
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A treatment takes under an hour. During your treatment, several injections will be made in a targeted area underneath your chin. There is no incision with the treatments, which means no scarring or stitches. Before beginning your treatment, we numb the area with a local anaesthesia or alternatively we cool the skin with ice packs. Once the area is numbed, you will experience minimal pain during the injections.
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Depending on the amount of fat you want to remove, you may be given around 20 small injections of over the course of 10 minutes. Each injection will contain 0.2 mL deoxycholic acid and will be spaced out over 1cm intervals across your skin. The treatment site is created with exact symmetry to ensure that an even amount of fat cells are targeted throughout the treatment area to create a smooth and uniform look.
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The majority of people find that two to four treatments give them their ideal results. These treatments need to be scheduled at least two month apart to allow each treatment to become effective and for any swelling to go away. After each treatment, you will notice that your double chin gets smaller over time.
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Following the treatment, it’s common to experience some level of swelling, redness, minor bruising, mild pain and numbness. These side effects will only last a few days. Simple treatments of ice packs and an over-the-counter pain relief medication will be enough to keep you feeling comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Belkyra® Injection is used for?
BELKYRA® is an injectable prescription medicine that contains deoxycholic acid as the active ingredient.
BELKYRA® injection non-surgically reduces fat under the chin, resulting in a more contoured neck profile and jawline.
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Ask our physicians if you have any questions about the benefits and risks of this medicine. This medicine is available only with a doctor’s prescription.
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BELKYRA® injection is not indicated for use in children or adolescents, younger than 18 years.
When you must not be given Belkyra injection?
This medicine must not be administered if you have an allergy to:
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The active ingredient deoxycholic acid, or to any of the other ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet under Product Description
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any other similar medicines
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
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shortness of breath
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wheezing or difficulty breathing
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swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
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rash, itching or hives on the skin
This medicine must not be administered if you have an infection in your chin or neck area where the product will be injected.
If you are not sure whether this medicine is right for you, talk to your doctor.
Before you begin the treatment
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Tell your doctor if you have allergies to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes.
Tell your doctor if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions:
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have had or plan to have, plastic surgery on your face, neck or chin or if you have had other aesthetic treatments such as liposuction or neurotoxins (eg, BOTOX®) (drugs sometimes used in the neck for cosmetic purposes such as to reduce wrinkling or for other medical reasons) in these areas
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have or have had, medical conditions in, on or near the neck, a bleeding disorder or difficulty swallowing.
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Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if BELKYRA® injection can harm your unborn baby.
Use in pregnancy is not recommended.
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Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. The active ingredient in BELKYRA® injection may pass into breast milk. Use while breast feeding is not recommended.
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If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell him/her before BELKYRA® injection is administered.
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Taking other medication?
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you get without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines may interfere with each other. Your doctor and pharmacist have more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while being given this medicine.
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How Belkyra® Injection is given for
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A doctor will administer BELKYRA® injection by injecting small amounts of this medicine in several locations in your treatment area approximately every 4 weeks for up to 6 treatments or until the desired result is achieved.
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Follow all directions given by your doctor carefully. They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
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How much is given
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Your doctor will determine how many injections you need based on the amount of excess fat you have under your chin. You may need up to 50 injections per treatment session.
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How long will Belkyra® injection be given
The total number of treatment sessions needed to achieve a satisfactory response depends upon the individual. Your doctor will determine how many treatments you need.
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No more than 6 treatments can be given. They should be no closer than a minimum of 4 weeks apart.
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While you are being given Belkyra® injection
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Things you must do
If you are about to be started on any new medicine, remind your doctor and pharmacist that you are being given BELKYRA® injection.
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Tell any other doctors, dentists and pharmacists who treat you that you are being given this medicine.
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If you become pregnant while being given this medicine, tell your doctor immediately.
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Keep all your doctor’s appointments so that your progress can be checked.
Things to be careful of
This medicine is not expected to affect your ability to drive a car or operate machinery.
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Side effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while BELKYRA® injection is being administered.
All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical attention if you get some of the side effects.
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Do not be alarmed by the following lists of side effects. You may not experience any of them. Most patients experience mild or moderate pain or discomfort at the time BELKYRA® injection is injected.
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Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have.
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Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you:
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bruising
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pain
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numbness
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swelling
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redness
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tingling
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formation of small areas of hardness
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itching around the treatment area
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high blood pressure
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These are mild or moderate side effects of the medicine and are short-lived. Your doctor may ask you to use ice/cold packs, paracetamol, ibuprofen or other ways to reduce side effects.
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Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following:
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trouble swallowing
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an uneven smile
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discolouration at the site of injection
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ulcer (open sore) at the site of injection
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unusual hair loss at the site of injection
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taste disturbances
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decreased skin sensation
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damage and tissue cell-death (necrosis) around the injection site
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The above list includes uncommon side effects that may require medical attention.
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If any of the following happen, tell your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital:
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shortness of breath
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wheezing or difficulty breathing
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swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
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rash, itching or hives on the skin
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The above list includes very serious side effects which may be the sign of an allergic reaction. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. These side effects are very rare.
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Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell.
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Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some people.
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* Images above are examples only.
** Individual results may vary.
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