Getting a Botox injection or Juvederm treatment has become quite popular among mane and women alike. Those who wish to get better looking are not shying away from getting minor cosmetic procedures. For some a cosmetic enhancement is a confidence booster while for others it simply makes them feel other. A relatively new treatment called Belkyra, also known as Kybella is quickly becoming popular and gaining a lot of attention. It is a treatment for the excess fat that has deposited under your chin and creating that double chin that all of us hate.

For many of us it doesn’t matter how strictly we follow a diet pattern or how much we exercise, the double chin is difficult to reduce substantially, let alone eliminate. In multiple cases a double chin is genetically locked to your body and is not a result of either age or exercise. This new treatment destroys all the fat cells under your chin and gives it the shape that you have always desired. Khloe Kardashian has endorsed this injectable treatment on the internet who also was a spokesperson for this brand previously.

What is Belkyra?

The company that produces Juvederm and Botox, Allergan, is the one that has come up with this new formulation that has been branded as Belkyra. Once injected, this product target what the experts call as the submental fat under your chin and the adjoining neck area. The treatment consists of going through multiple sessions in which deoxycholic acid injections will be applied to the target areas under your chin. Sine this treatment is minimally invasive, it has huge benefits over the traditional treatments. Before the advent of injectable formulas like this, the only option people had was to go through liposuction. This not only had a huge downtime but was not that effective as well.

Who can go for Belkyra treatment?

Any adult who wishes to get rid of their double chin can opt for this treatment. There is no age bar preventing you to get this done however it is advisable that people above the age of 65 should be cautious and consult an expert before going for this treatment. Also, anyone below the age of 18 is strictly not allowed to undergo this treatment. This is because none of the clinical trials that have been done for this product included adolescents under 18 years of age. Another set of people who should not take Belkyra injections are pregnant women and those who are nursing at present. It might be prudent to let the cosmetologist know if you have had any other surgery or procedure in the targeted area in the past to avoid any complications from developing and to get the desired results.

When considering Belkyra treatment one should have a detailed discussion with an expert who is well qualified and trained. The targeted area will be marked to show precisely where the injections are to be applied and a numbing cream will be applied to kill the sensation during the procedure so that you do not feel the pain and discomfort.

Belkyra treatment is totally safe for everyone. The huge adoption rate by not only the general population as well as famous celebrities speaks volumes of the safety and efficacy of this product. Apart from mild pain or swelling there are no major side effect associated with this treatment however, there are chances that some side effects appear which might require medical treatment. If you experience any unprecedented discomfort, then immediately consult your doctor. You should expect to see the results immediately within a week of the treatment.