I have a double chin which I want rid of, I am only slim however it will not budge! Nowhere in my area offers 'cool mini' and kybella is yet to be approved for use in the UK so aqualyx and or lipo are my only options! I have asked about lipo and have been told the area is too small - any reccomendations are welcome
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They work by the same mechanism, as both are forms of the same active ingredient. Deoxycolic Acid is a molecule that occurs naturally in the body and helps us to breakdown and absorb fat in our diet. When injected into the fat cell, it causes it to breakdown and be absorbed...
There is a reason that board-certified plastic surgeons all made similar recommendations. Now you have met a "cosmetic doctor" (sounds like a Dermatologist or perhaps Family Medicine physician who decided he or she wanted to be a plastic surgeon but did not complete appropriate training and full...
Personally, I don’t recommend this treatment.
The chemicals that are strong enough to destroy fat cells can cause some damage to other surrounding tissues as well.
I suggest you follow up with your provider.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD