Injection Lipolysis — Double Chin

Non-surgical fat reduction for the submental area (double chin) using deoxycholic acid injections to permanently destroy localised fat cells, producing a slimmer, more defined jaw and neck contour.

Injection lipolysis for the double chin at ALTOS Klinika uses deoxycholic acid (DCA), a synthetic version of a naturally occurring bile acid that the body uses to emulsify and absorb dietary fat. When injected into the submental fat pad, DCA disrupts the integrity of adipocyte (fat cell) membranes, causing them to rupture and release their lipid contents. The cellular debris is then cleared by the immune system over the following weeks, producing a permanent reduction in the fat cell population in the treated area. The treatment is particularly well-suited to the submental region — the discrete pad of fat beneath the chin that creates the appearance of a 'double chin'. This area is often resistant to weight loss, as it reflects both hereditary fat distribution and anatomical positioning rather than overall body fat percentage. Many patients in a healthy weight range still have a visible submental bulge that cannot be eliminated through diet and exercise alone. A session involves multiple small injections distributed across the submental fat pad, delivered by the physician using a fine-gauge needle. The 30-minute appointment includes pre-treatment marking of the injection grid, the injection procedure itself, and immediate post-treatment care. Patients typically require two to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart to achieve their desired degree of reduction, as each session progressively reduces the fat cell population further. At 4,900 CZK (approximately 195 EUR) per session, injection lipolysis at ALTOS offers a clinically effective alternative to surgical procedures like submentoplasty or liposuction for appropriate candidates — those with moderate submental fat and good skin elasticity. Post-treatment swelling and tenderness at the injection sites are normal and expected, typically peaking at two to three days and resolving within two weeks. The results are permanent, as destroyed fat cells do not regenerate.