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Belkyra and Chin Fat Toronto

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It’s a common misconception that having a double chin is a result of being overweight and or from poor life choices.

Studies have shown that double chins or chin fat can result from genetics, age, as well as other factors that are beyond our control. Whatever the case having chin fat can cause one to feel very self-conscious and uncomfortable.

Belkyra offers a permanent solution for removing chin fat without surgery.

Belkyra is the only non-surgical Health Canada approved product that is injected directly into the chin area to dissolve fat cells. Belkyra is comprised of deoxycholate, a synthetic non-animal chemical that is naturally found in our bodies to help in digestion and absorption of fats that we consume. When Belkyra is injected into chin fat, deoxycholic acid targets fat cells, destroying the cell membranes and effectively killing the cell. The dead cells are then absorbed by the body and removed through the body’s own waste system.

During a Belkyra treatment, the injection area is marked to target the anatomical landmarks for guidance and accuracy. 2-4 treatments of Belkyra are required to completely remove the submental fat in the chin. A Belkyra treatment can take between 20-30 minutes.

It is natural for the Belkyra treatment area to swell for a few days. This happens as the body’s defense mechanism is triggered.

Results are visible in two- four weeks, and follow up treatments are spaced four to six weeks apart.
Redefine your jawline with Belkyra and remove unwanted chin fat.

Visit Lasting Looks Clinic today to say goodbye to your double chin with Belkyra.

Skin Tightening Toronto – Belkyra or Neck Surgery?

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Skin Tightening

Sagging skin on the neck happens for a variety of reasons. Reasons can include losing a significant amount of weight, genetics or just natural aging.

Tightening skin and removing unwanted fat or fullness under the chin, can be addressed either surgically or non-surgically.

A surgical neck lift with liposuction is a permanent surgical procedure that removes excess skin, fat, and tightens underlying muscles. A cosmetic surgeon will discuss different surgical approaches for a patient who wants to reshape a full chin, versus a patient who wants to eliminate a sagging “turkey neck.

If the fat is removed and the elasticity of the skin is not good, then a neck lift is done in conjunction with the liposuction so that the excess skin can be removed.

A surgical neck lift requires the patient to be under anesthesia, and surgery can take up to three hours. Patients will require three incision points, around the ears, behind the ears and under the chin. This surgical procedure will cause bruising and swelling and may take up to 3 months to resolve.

A non-surgical improvement known as Belkyra is a non-surgical injectable treatment. Belkyra is the only Health Canada approved injection to specifically improve fullness found under the chin.  Belkyra has proven to be an excellent injectable for reduction of submental fat, as it destroys fat cells. Belkyra’s active ingredient is deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that helps to break down and absorb dietary fat.   After a Belkyra treatment, there is also an inflammatory response that occurs. This inflammation causes the area to swell for several days, and causes the skin in that area to tighten up. The amount of skin tightening can vary from patient to patient. Three to four treatments of Belkra are required for permanent results.

The only option for lifting a large amount of loose skin and muscle is surgery, such as a neck or facelift, since Belkyra will not address severely lax skin or underlying muscles.

To see if you are a candidate for Belkyra, visit Lasting Looks Clinic at www.lastinglooks.ca .

Belkyra Toronto, Does It Dissolve Fat Permanently?

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The answer is yes!

Belkyra is formulated from deoxycholic acid, a synthesized man-made form of bile acid that your body makes to absorb fats produced by the body. When Deoxycholic acid is injected, it works by destroying fat cells.

The effects of Belkyra are permanent since it ruptures the fat cell membrane, thus destroying fat cells under the chin. Those fat cells do not come back once they are destroyed.

Just like liposuction, the results are permanent as long as a healthy weight is maintained. Although Belkyra does permanently eliminate fat cells after a series of treatments; if you gain weight, your body will produce additional fat cells.

If too much weight is gained, a touchup treatment may be performed to regain results.

To sustain optimum results, patients should maintain a healthy diet and exercise.

Often the fullness in the chin area will diminish after 2 to 3 treatments leaving a more contoured profile.

A Belkyra treatment in the double chin area can take as little as five minutes. A Belkyra treatment consists of a series of injections that are placed in a pattern on the areas under the chin needing treatment.

Unlike dermal fillers or Botox injections which must be repeated, Belkyra offers a permanent solution for submental fat (double chin). After reaching your desired aesthetic goal, further treatment is not expected.

For more information on Belkyra treatments visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/belkyra-toronto/ and Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto

Belkyra Toronto-Side Effects

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Belkyra Side Effects Belkyra is a prescription drug used to improve submental fat also known as “double chin”.

So what exactly are the side effects of Belkyra?

Common side effects include: swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness and hardness of areas in the treatment zone.  More serious side effects of Belkyra treatments may include problems swallowing and nerve injury in the jaw that can cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness.

One week prior to BELKYRA™ , it is suggested that one limit their alcohol intake as well as  refrain from using   anti-inflammatory medications.  This is to avoid excessive bruising. Once Belkyra is administered, patients may experience mild to moderate swelling, bruising, numbness or pain in the treated area. After treatment ice packs may be applied to the area for 15 minutes at a time if needed.

Some patients may want to schedule these treatments near the end of the week or on the weekend due to the downtime that is associated with this procedure.

Generally swelling is the most common side effect that patients will experience. This will occur after the injection and can last up to three days or more.  Bruising, some discomfort, itchiness, and redness usually accompanies the swelling.   Numbness or tenderness, or  a mixture of both under the chin, can last up to 2 months.

A majority of patients require between 2-4 treatments with Belkyra. Studies have also shown that side effects are lessened during subsequent treatments.

For more information on Belkyra treatments in Toronto visit

https://www.lastinglooks.ca/belkyra-toronto/ 

Belkyra Toronto- Cost & Treatments Needed

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Belkyra Cost & Treatments Needed

In July 2015, Belkyra™ was approved by Health Canada as a safe, non-surgical medical treatment for stubborn, persistent fat that accumulates under the chin.  Lasting Looks Anti-Aging and Laser Clinic in Toronto has been using Belkyra since it was first introduced to Canada.

Belkyra is the only treatment that reduces fullness of the chin area non-surgically, and permanently. Belkyra uses Deoxycholic acid in injection form to achieve this.

Dosing is based on a standard grading system. This type of grading system will also determine the type of fat, the quantity of fat,  as well as the size of the area being treated. Depending on the patient and the severity of their double chin, 2-4 treatments up to a maximum of 6 may be required to achieve maximum results.

Treatments are spaced 4 to 5 weeks apart. This allows for the full effect to be achieved before the next visit. Patients will see an improvement even after their very first treatment.  Once results have been successfully achieved, no further treatments are expected.

The cost of Belkyra is dependent on the amount needed to treat the area.  The cost of Belkyra can range anywhere from $900-1300 per treatment. For more information on the Belkyra treatment visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/belkyra

Belkyra Toronto-Contraindications

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Contraindications of Belkyra

Anyone unhappy with the appearance of a double chin may benefit from Belkyra.  Belkyra is a very safe injectable treatment that has been approved by Health Canada to target the “double chin”. Belkyra works by dissolving the fat found in the double chin.

For a successful treatment, patients will be in good health and fully understand the non-invasive treatment plan. Any ethnicity and skin type can see effective results from Belkyra.

Contraindications to Belkyra include patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, those who have a bleeding disorder, as well as those who have an active infection or allergy to deoxycholic acid. In these cases, Belkyra should not be administered.

In addition, patients with excess skin or scar tissue under the chin may not be suited for the injectable fat elimination treatment. Caution as well, should be taken in patients who have had prior surgical or aesthetic treatment of the submental area as well.

Changes in anatomy/landmarks or the presence of scar tissue may impact the ability to safely administer Belkyra and obtain a desired aesthetic result.

It is imperative to let your medical practitioner know what medications, vitamins or herbal supplements you are taking and any medical conditions you have.

For more information visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/belkyra at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto