Fat Dissolve / Belkyra

PREPARE:

CLEAR SCHEDULE

14 DAYS BEFORE – No special events for 2 weeks after your procedure

7 DAYS BEFORE – Avoid blood thinning medications like ASA/aspirin, ibuprofen (e.g. Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve), herbal supplements (e.g. garlic, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, St. John’s Wort, omega-3) and vitamin E

24 HOURS BEFORE – Do not drink alcohol

WHAT TO EXPECT: Belkyra & Fat Dissolve contain deoxycholic acid, which our bodies already produce to digest fat

1. You will receive about 10-20 small needle pricks to the area of fullness under the chin.
2. Once fully treated, no further treatment is expected unless a patient experiences significant weight-gain
3. Common side effects include (but are not limited to): pain, redness, swelling, temporary bumps, firmness, itching, bruising, tenderness, warmth, tingling
4. The injected area will become jiggly, will peak on day 3-4 and will resolve as your body clears away the fat cells
5. Rare but more serious side effects include: nodules, itchy skin, tight skin, warm skin, headache, throat pain, skin ulceration, high blood pressure, nausea, difficulty swallowing, bleeding, discolouration at the injection site, swollen lymph nodes, and temporary nerve injury resulting in an altered smile
6. Most patients require three treatments to be satisfied with results