Belkyra® - Revolutionary double-chin fat reduction treatment

Belkyra® is an FDA-approved injectable treatment that destroys fat cells in the area under the chin to improve your profile. Belkyra® contains a synthetic version of deoxycholic acid which imitates naturally occurring deoxycholic acid. When injected under the chin, it works by bursting the fat cells like a balloon.

How many treatments are needed?

Many clients see a visible contouring of their under chin profile in 2-4 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart. Some may need 6 treatments.

Is there any down-time with Belkyra®?

For most clients, its minimal. Some experts recommend the wearing of a compressive neck band for one week after the procedure.

Some bruising, pain, numbness, redness and areas of hardness in the area may cause some social down time for the first two days and up to a week. These symptoms reduce in subsequent treatments because there is less fat left.


BELKYRA® injection (deoxycholic acid 10 mg/mL) is a Prescription Medicine used for the improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat in adults. It should be administered only

by trained medical professionals. BELKYRA® has risks and benefits. For more information, talk to your healthcare professional or read the Consumer Medicine Information available at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Ask your specialist if BELKYRA® is right for you. Always follow your specialist’s instructions. If you experience side effects and they concern you, see your healthcare professional. You will need to pay for BELKYRA®. Normal Doctors visit fees apply. BELKYRA® treatment should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Speak to your specialist about your own situation and about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine.. Note: Results from BELKYRA® treatment usually last up to four years.

BELKYRA® and its design are trademarks of Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., an Allergan affiliate. ™Trademark of Allergan, Inc. Allergan Australia Pty Ltd, 810 Pacific Highway, Gordon NSW 2072. ABN 85 000 612 831. Allergan New Zealand Limited, Auckland. © 2018 Allergan. 


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