Double Chin Injection (Fat Dissolving)
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Estimated Price Range (per vial)
PKR 25,000–80,000
Prices vary by clinic, technique, and case. Always request a written quote.
What Is It?
Double chin injections (deoxycholic acid, brand name Kybella in some markets) dissolve submental fat non-surgically. The medication permanently destroys fat cells under the chin, reducing the appearance of a double chin without liposuction. Multiple sessions are typically required for optimal results.
How It Works
Deoxycholic acid — a naturally occurring molecule that disrupts fat cell membranes — is injected in a grid pattern into the submental fat layer beneath the chin. The fat cells are permanently destroyed and cleared by the body over 4–8 weeks. Most patients need 2–4 treatment sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart.
Realistic Results
Progressive reduction in submental fullness over 3–4 months per session. Results are permanent as the destroyed fat cells do not regenerate. Patients with significant skin laxity may need additional skin tightening treatment for the best profile improvement.
Recovery
Significant swelling, numbness, and firmness under the chin for 1–3 weeks after each session. This is a normal inflammatory response to the destroyed fat. The area may appear worse before it looks better. Most patients take 2–3 days of social downtime per session.
Risks & Complications
- !Temporary swelling, bruising, and numbness under the chin (expected)
- !Risk of injury to the marginal mandibular nerve causing an uneven smile (usually temporary)
- !Hardness or nodules that can persist for several weeks
- !Incomplete fat reduction requiring additional sessions
- !Skin irregularity if injected too close to the skin surface
Red Flags — Choose a Clinic Safely
- ⚑Provider does not mention marginal mandibular nerve risk
- ⚑Injections performed outside the safe submental treatment zone
- ⚑Product is an unverified brand or sourced without medical supply traceability
- ⚑Patient not assessed for skin laxity (lax skin does not benefit from fat reduction alone)
- ⚑No spacing plan for multiple sessions
Questions to Ask Before Booking
- Is the deoxycholic acid product you use verified for cosmetic fat reduction?
- How many sessions do you estimate I will need based on my amount of submental fat?
- What is the risk to the nerve that controls my smile, and how do you mitigate it?
- How do you address skin laxity alongside fat reduction?
- What does over-treatment look like, and how is it managed?
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