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Fat Dissolving Treatments Sydney NSW

Fat Dissolving Treatments help achieve chin fat removal.

Dr Jeremy Hunt is proud to be one of the first doctors chosen in Sydney, Australia to be trained in, and offer Fat Dissolving Treatments. This treatment offers a non-surgical solution to excess chin fat and is an in-office day-only procedure.

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The treatment guide below shows a grading scale for double chin fat, also known as ‘submental fat’. It ranges from 0 (no localised submental fat) to 4 (extreme submental convexity). A suitable patient for Fat Dissolving Treatments would be a ‘2’ or ‘3’ on a submental scale, so someone with moderate to severe submental fullness.

Which Patients Are Best Suited for Fat Dissolving Treatment?

To treat submental fat with Fat Dissolving Treatments we place a non-permanent template on the skin (see photo above) and apply water. This leaves small dots on the skin as a guide for where to administer the treatment. We then clean the skin with chlorhexidine before making a small series of approximately 20 applications into the dots provided above.

How Do Fat Dissolving Treatments Work?

Fat Dissolving Treatments contain deoxycholic acid, which helps absorb fat in food. The product is administered into the fat in the chin area and permanently destroys the fat cells by a process known as adipocytolysis. Once the fat cells have been destroyed they cannot store fat again. Imagine your fat cells are balloons, and Fat Dissolving Treatments are the darts. Once they have been popped they cannot be blown up again.

How Is the Chin Treatment Treatment Done?

After a consultation and assessment, the treatment is performed in rooms with a series of applications in the area of fat to be treated.

Ice packs are all that is needed for pain killers and the treatment takes about 20 minutes

What Are the Side Effects of Fat Dissolving Treatments

The vast majority of side effects from treatment with Fat Dissolving Treatments are typically mild and not permanent. Studies show that with each treatment side effects occur less frequently and to a lesser degree (though they may still be present). The commonest side effects we see after treatment are as follows:

  • Swelling around the treated area – We expect to see swelling. It means the treatment is working! In fact, we say please call us if it does not swell. We recommend not going back to work on the day of treatment and using ice on the neck intermittently in the hours after treatment.
  • Temporary numbness under the chin. Approximately 50% of patients will feel this slight numbness after treatment, with symptoms wearing off after 30 days on average.
  • Warmth and redness – 40% of patients will feel warmth or redness under the chin on the day of treatment.
  • Firmness under the chin – Studies show that 16% of patients feel firmness or ‘induration’ under the skin after treatment. This is not typically a worrying symptom and should resolve, on average, after 51 days according to studies.

Rarer side effects, such as temporary problems with a weak smile, facial muscles and trouble swallowing (2%) have been reported.

The risk of affecting the smile is due to the small chance of temporarily affecting the marginal branch of the facial nerve. The anatomy of the nerves in the face differs from person to person and in 2% of treatments a small branch of the facial nerve can be affected. This would present as a temporary problem with the smile muscle (see image below). The affected side would find it more difficult to perform a full smile. The problem is temporary and the average time to resolve is 44 days.

Fat Dissolving Treatment Cost in Sydney NSW – Prices & Fees

The fee you’ll pay for your Fat Dissolving Treatments can vary. After your first consultation, you will get a breakdown of your Fat Dissolving Treatments price. Dr Hunt will give you a clear estimate of the costs of Fat Dissolving Treatments.

The likely cost of treatment is from $1200 each session, and with 3 treatments recommended the total cost would be around $3600.

See the non-surgical procedure price list for more details.

Are Fat Dissolving Treatments Covered by Medicare or Private Health Insurance?

The Fat Dissolving Treatments are an aesthetic treatment and therefore NOT covered by medical health insurance.

You can also learn more about a possible Fat Dissolving Treatment Payment Plan, or the cost of Fat-Dissolving Treatments on our Surgical Costs page.


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Fat Dissolving Treatments Frequently Asked Questions

Do These Treatments Permanently Remove Chin Fat?

The treatment permanently destroys chin fat. Once the fat cells have been destroyed they will never return.

Is the Treatment Painful?

We ice the neck before treatment to numb the skin. After treatment, the area can feel warm, like the feeling of sunburn. This is a temporary side effect that should settle over the next hour.

What Are the Main Side Effects of Treatments to Dissolve Chin Fat?

We expect swelling around the treatment area on the day that will likely peak at 48 hours and settle over 1 week

Can I Go to Work After Chin Treatment?

We recommend icing the skin and resting at home after treatment rather than going back to work.

How Many Fat-Dissolving Treatments Do I Need to Treat My Chin?

The amount needed will of course depend on the amount of fat that needs to be dissolved average patient needs at least 20 small applications of the treatment to dissolve chin fat (2 vails) 1 cm apart.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

We recommend at least 2 treatments of at least 2 vials. However, most patients require 3 treatments at 6-week intervals.

Are Treatments to Dissolve Chin Fat Safe?

It is a non-surgical treatment with an acceptable side effect profile. However, you should be aware of the risks before proceeding.

Will I See Results Straight Away After Chin Treatment?

No, it takes up to 6 weeks for you to notice the effects.

Are Fat Dissolving Treatments Safe in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?

We do not recommend Fat Dissolving Treatments in pregnancy or when breastfeeding.

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