Reducing fullness under the chin with a fat-dissolving injectable course, or a surgical discussion when skin and volume demand it — not a one-vial miracle.
Fullness under the chin can come from fat, loose skin, the neck muscles, the position of the jaw or the glands under the jaw. Identifying the cause comes first, because each needs a different approach.
When fat is the main cause and the skin is reasonably firm, an injectable containing deoxycholic acid can break down fat cells over a course of treatments. When loose skin or a larger amount of fat is the issue, the clinician may recommend a surgical option such as liposuction or a neck lift instead.
These are general points only. Whether a treatment is suitable for you is decided by the treating clinician after examining you in person and reviewing your medical history and current medication.
You share photos and a short description of what bothers you. The clinician gives a first view of which options may help and which are unlikely to.
The clinician examines your face and skin, goes through your medical history and explains the expected effect, its limits and the risks before you consent.
A grid is marked under the chin and small injections are placed into the fat. Sessions are usually repeated about a month apart until the agreed result is reached.
You receive written aftercare instructions and a contact for questions. A review is arranged in person or by photos, depending on how long you stay.
Significant swelling, bruising, numbness and tenderness under the chin are expected and can last from several days to a couple of weeks.
Swelling settles and the area may feel firm for a while. The next session is planned once it has settled.
Fat cells that have been destroyed do not return, but weight gain can enlarge the remaining fat cells.
Timelines vary between people. Always follow the aftercare instructions from your treating clinic.
Most people need between two and four sessions about a month apart. The number depends on how much fat there is and how you respond.
Yes, the area under the chin is usually visibly swollen for several days after each session, so plan treatment around events and travel.
When there is a lot of fat or loose skin, liposuction or a neck lift may give a more predictable result. The clinician explains which option fits your case.
It depends on the treatment plan the clinician recommends after examining you, for example the areas treated, the amount of product and the number of sessions. You receive a written quote before anything is booked, with no obligation to proceed.
Share your details and a coordinator will reply with clear next steps. There is no obligation to proceed.
This page is general information, not medical advice; a treating clinician confirms your plan after assessment. ELAVIA Global coordinates care; clinical evaluation and treatment are delivered by independent, licensed partner facilities and their specialists.