The double chin
rescue.

It's a non-surgical, injectable treatment for small, stubborn pockets of fat — like the area under the chin. The solution is based on deoxycholic acid, a substance your body already uses to break down dietary fat. Once injected, it breaks down the fat cells in that area, and your body clears them away naturally over the following weeks. It's made for contouring and definition, not weight loss.

The solution is mixed with a local anaesthetic, so most people feel only a brief sting and a little pressure during the injections. The session takes around 30 minutes, and you can head straight back to your day afterwards.

For the under-chin area, most people need between one and three sessions, spaced roughly four to six weeks apart. Your practitioner will map out a plan tailored to you at your consultation, based on how much you'd like to reduce.

Results appear gradually as your body clears the treated fat cells — usually over a few weeks, with the fullest effect once you've completed your recommended course. Some people notice a difference after their very first session.

Yes. The fat cells that are dissolved are gone for good and don't come back. The remaining cells can still grow, though, so keeping a stable weight with a balanced diet and regular exercise is what keeps your results looking their best.

Downtime is minimal. It's normal to have some swelling, redness or tenderness under the chin for a few days — a sign the treatment is doing its job. We'll ask you to avoid strenuous exercise, sunbeds and applying makeup to the area for a short while afterwards.

Aqualyx works best if you're at or near a stable, healthy weight with good skin elasticity, and simply have a stubborn pocket of fat that won't shift. It isn't suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with certain medical conditions. A qualified practitioner always confirms your suitability at your consultation before any treatment.